Description:
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance will revolutionize the status and wellbeing of homeless companion animals in Michigan using the nationally-recognized model of “no more homeless pets” to achieve the goal that no healthy or treatable animal is euthanized due to lack of shelter space or permanent home.

Michigan Pet Fund Alliance is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that works with shelters to institute 21st century humane practices and funds and supports humane services, programs and collaborations that seek to find permanent homes for and end the suffering, abuse and death of homeless companion animals.  The organization collaborates through a county committee process with local animal control organizations, shelters, rescue groups, the veterinary community, governments, the business community and concerned citizens.

Oakland Pet Fund supports programs that provide:

1. Pet sterilization;
2. Pet training;
3. Medical treatment;
4. Assistance to needy individuals in keeping and caring for their companion animals;
5. High-visibility pet adoption events; and
6. Community education.

Service area:
The State of Michigan with 10.1 million residents.

Governance:
A board of directors.  Chairperson is Deborah Schutt.

Funding:
Funds are generated by private contributions, corporate and foundation support and grants.

History and Purpose:
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance was originally established as Oakland Pet Fund in November of 2003.  The organization operated for five years with the goal of eliminating euthanasia of adoptable and treatable homeless companion animals in Oakland County by 2010.  The approach follows a nationally recognized movement to create a humane response to the problem of companion animal over-population, solutions to employ business strategies and models, and collaboration and cooperation among the business, government, nonprofit communities and concerned citizens.  As successful programs were advanced in Oakland County, the Pet Fund was approached for their expertise and resources by organizations outside Oakland County for assistance.  In 2008, Oakland Pet Fund became the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance to represent its expansion efforts throughout the state.

Support:
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance welcomes contributions.  Please make checks payable to Michigan Pet Fund Alliance and send to Michigan Pet Fund Alliance, 2210 Lancaster, Bloomfield Hills, MI  48302   

Contact information:
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance, 2210 Lancaster, Bloomfield Hills, MI  48302

1-877-FUR-PALS (1-877-387-7257)