Chairperson's Fall & Winter 2011 Message...
Another year is over and it has been a busy one, with all the animals that came into the shelter. From stray ones to can’t keep ones, to puppies. The way to solve this problem is to have your pet spayed or neutered. We have four local veterinarians that do a wonderful job. The Michigan law states that any animal adopted from any shelter has to be altered within 30 days of adoption. You are also responsible for keeping all immunizations up to date.
We have had a lot of events going on…. the “Stuff a Truck”, the Art Show at Oscoda HS, Oscoda Art on the Beach, and the Pictures with Santa. We adopted out many animals. I want to thank all of the “animal lovers” who donated their funds. And thank you to all of the people who donated their time. If anyone would like to become a volunteer just come in and see us at the shelter. The events we do are very
rewarding, because we find homes for the animals and get donations to help feed them. We also want to thank all of the people that donated supplies.
Just a reminder, membership dues are due January 1, 2012. There are two board positions that will be open in January. If you are interested in giving your time and effort to help make the decisions in running the Humane Society we welcome you to come and help out. The two positions opening are President and one Trustee.
The Annual Meeting will be January 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the shelter. PLEASE BE THERE
If anyone can lend a helping hand and advice, YOU are the people we are looking for. This volunteering is not for any human gain, it is for the animals gain in the shelter. These are NOT paid jobs, they are the caring and giving of the “animal lovers”. I know that some people think that the shelter is not being run right, if anyone has anything to say or add to our cause, you are more than welcome to come to the meetings.
+ Donation Challenge to Help the Shelter!
It all started with a challenge from the Tawas Bay Eagles No. 2588, challenging everyone to triple their $100 donation. Well, it didn't take long before that challenge was met by the GFWC Woman's Club of East Tawas, Inc., who then challenged any other club or individual to meet or exceed their donation. Well that was just met by Michael & Anita Holland of East Tawas, who is now challenging all residents of Iosco County to give what they can.
These Donations are now more important then ever. Due to budgetary constraints, the Iosco County Commissioners have been forced to eliminate the Animal Shelter's funding. The Iosco County funding covers a major portion of the Shelter's annual costs, so 2012 will be a real struggle for us to keep the shelter operating.
Lets see how far we can make this challenge go, see how you too can help the shelter, and donate today (Click her to find out how)posted on 12/29/11
Shelter Info
Iosco Animal Shelter
3881 W. M-55Tawas City, MI 48763
Located just east of Sand Lake Rd.
Main Telephone:
(989) 362-3170Fax:
(989) 362-3170Adoption/Shelter Hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 5:00pmSaturdays: 10:00am - Noon
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Executive Director:
Mary Kuron(989) 362-7741
ICHS New Fee Structure
Effective 01/02/2012
Adoption Fees:
$35 - Adoption
$50 - Adoption Deposit (Refundable)
Surrender Fees:
$10 - 1 Animal
$25 - 2 or More Animals
Impound Fees:
$15 - Fee 1st Offense
$25 - 2nd Offense
$35 - 3rd Offense
$10 - Boarding per day
Iosco County Humane Society
2012 Meeting Dates
The Iosco County Human Society meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, at the animal shelterMeeting Dates
- January 18th - Election of Officers
- February 15th
- March 21st
- April 18th
- May 16th
- June 20th
- July 18th
- August 15th
- September 19th
- October 17th
- November 21st
- December 19th
2012 Calendar of Events 