Adoption Procedure

The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is open by appointment only. In order to adopt you must have a pre-approved application which can be printed by clicking this link https://www.charlevoixhumane.org/images/documents/dogquestionnairenov2020.pdf  Or you can go online through Petango  https://www.petango.com

Once your application is approved, we will contact you to set an appointment for you to visit the shelter. Appointments are for adopters and their immediate family only and set for one-hour visits at a time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.  Our objective is to accomplish our mission and keep you and staff safe and healthy at the same time!

Hand Sanitizer Fundraiser

Through our special relationship with Online Industries LLC in Boyne City, The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is blessed with a mutually beneficial fundraising opportunity.

The Shelter is selling (at below wholesale prices) 1oz bottles of liquid hand sanitizer by the 24-count box, or by the 92-count case. These are sold retail from $2.25- $2.50 a bottle! You can purchase your discount personal supply or for your business at only $1.00 per bottle at $24.00 a box, or $192.00 a case plus shipping.

Contact the Shelter at 231-582-6774 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  To avoid shipping costs, you can pickup at the shelter by appointment 614 Beardsley St. Boyne City.

New Cat Condos

Our new Cat Condos helping us to better serve our community.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation.
CAHS cat condos 2020May01

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About Us

Dedicated to the protection and care of all animals, the Charlevoix Area Humane Society is an independent non-profit 501(c)3 no-kill animal shelter that has been serving pets and their humans in Charlevoix County since 1974. We rely almost exclusively on donations and fundraisers to help the lost, neglected, abused, and abandoned animals of Charlevoix County.

In 2019 our Save Rate was 95%. Click here to view our 2019 Animal Statistics.

Upcoming Events

No events scheduled

Shelter Hours

ADOPTION HOURS
Monday–Friday: 12:00–6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00–6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Or by appointment.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00–6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

During any holiday season please contact the shelter for changes in hours.

Shelter Location

614 Beardsley Street
Boyne City, Michigan 49712
Phone (231) 582-6774
Fax (231) 582-6776
Pets@charlevoixhumane.org

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