History

Adopt-A-Pet is a non-profit corporation founded in 1978 by Judy Neuwirth and Sue Lucas to place homeless animals.  They held an open house every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Schaefer Realty in Fenton to facilitate their goal.  At that time, the Humane Society put animals to death on a certain day, even if the animal arrived the day before.  Sue and Judy were given permission to take some of these animals to Fenton to find homes for them.  Later, they became a foster-home-based organization.

Today Adopt-A-Pet’s center is located at 13575 Fenton Road in Fenton.  We have a Board of Directors, Members, Volunteers, and we still have Foster Homes for the care of our animals in addition to the center.  (If you’re interested in fostering a pet, let us know!)

We have rescued many animals and have prevented countless numbers of unwanted animals from being born through our spay and neuter program.  We’ve provided numerous families with boundless joy and a “new best friend”.  We have a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program that’s one of the best in the State. 

Last year Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. found homes for over 677 cats and dogs. We also presented to area schools and kids groups on proper animal care and the importance of spaying and neutering pets.

We hope that someday our existence will no longer be necessary; that there will be no unwanted animals, and that the animals will no longer need our advocacy.

Mission Statement

Adopt-A-Pet is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to assist the community by providing a means to place unwanted healthy, adoptable pets in good family environments and to make the public aware of such animal issues as care, welfare, and the hazards of overpopulation.

We pledge:

  • To elevate the status of animals in society by changing the way people acquire them and how they commit to those pets who become a part of their family
  • To relieve the plight of homeless pets
  • To reduce overpopulation of cats and dogs
  • To offer an alternative to euthanasia.

 Our open cat room allows the animals to roam free and socialize.  Large windows allow for fresh air and outdoor stimulation.