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First and foremost among the two operations of the Michigan Animal Adoption Network is our Animal Care Network (ACN), a dedicated group of volunteers spending time each weekend in low income areas in suburban Wayne and Oakland counties providing relief to strictly outdoor pets.

Animal Care Network Goals and Services

The ultimate goals of the Animal Care Network (ACN) are simple:

To alleviate the suffering of animals
To reduce the pet overpopulation
To rescue and assist outdoor animals in need
To provide resources to communities throughout Metro Detroit
To give dogs and cats a new chance at life

The difference that the ACN has made in the many neighborhoods they visit is phenomenal. Volunteers are not only dedicated to rescuing the animals but are also committed to rehabilitating. The ACN could not be prouder of the hard work of our volunteers and the results of this program.

The ACN has been active for over 12 years. The program consists of staff and volunteers that team up to venture into neighborhoods in search of animals in need. The ACN has become a well-known source of assistance and advice for thousands of citizens in the area and is considered a place for many pet workers to come to for help. In fact, our low cost spay neuter program always has a waiting list.

Every weekend and many evenings, the teams load up with supplies, including doghouses, straw, food and water to take to the neighborhoods. The ACN will act on complaints but the real objective is to rescue, assist, spay or neuter and educate.

The program has a few stipulations. If pet owners insist on keeping their animals outdoors, the ACN will provide new dog houses if owners are willing to spay/neuter their dogs or cats (at low cost!). The response to this has been overwhelming. Over 2,835 cats and dogs have been sterilized within the Metro area alone. This has resulted in a huge decrease in the number of unwanted litters and strays.

If the ACN comes across a littler of puppies or kittens we will offer to spay the mother for free if the litter is surrendered to the ACN. This has been a very successful part of the program.

If the conditions are severe, ACN will attempt to rescue the animal(s) in need. A bad situation will not be forgotten of unresolved.

Some of the Services Provided:

• Low cost shot clinics to Metro Detroit communities
• Proper and adequate shelter (free doghouses)
• Free delivery of straw
• Assistance with dog and cat food
• Assistance with bowls and collars
• Untangling and lengthening of chains
• Checking condemned and vacant houses for abandoned animals
• Immediate response to emergency calls
• Cleanliness of the animals living conditions
• Care of fly bites (summer time)
• Water patrol runs (hot summer months)
• Rescue of animals in servicing areas free of charge
• Disaster animal rescue relief
• Transportation for spay and neuter services
• Pet care education
• Assistance to seniors

Animal Care Network Statistics:

• The Animal Care Network has been active since 1994
• Over 12,039 dogs and cats have been vaccinated at shot clinics
• Over 3,120 dogs and cats spayed and neutered in the Detroit Metro area
• Over 9,410 dogs, cats and various wildlife rescued
• Over 51,042 visits and wellness checks
• Over 14,200 bales of straw delivered
• Over 3,150 doghouses delivered

Animal Care Network Annual Costs:

Shot clinics: 6 per year at $3000.00 Low cost spay/neuter program Doghouses: 250 per year Straw: 1200 bales per year Collars: 520 Leashes: 300 per year Chain and links: Biscuits, treats: Dog and cat food: Medical supplies: Miscellaneous: Truck rental: Storage rental: Total annual cost:

$18000.00 $13000.00 $7500.00 $6000.00 $4080.00 $4000.00 $600.00 $5000.00 $500.00 $1500.00 $4000.00 $2400.00 $66580.00

updated 9/10/06

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