Rescue Dog Training

06/01/2026

Some conversations in the animal world are difficult, emotional, and often misunderstood.

Join us for a free community education class on Behavioral Euthanasia: Ethical Decision-Making in Behavior Cases.

This class will explore what behavioral euthanasia is, why it may be considered in some cases, quality-of-life concerns for both pets and caregivers, common myths and misconceptions, rehoming considerations, and the ethical questions that can arise when managing serious behavioral challenges.

Our goal is not to tell anyone what decision to make. Instead, we hope to provide education, context, and a compassionate, judgment-free space to discuss a topic that many people struggle to talk about openly.

This seminar is ideal for trainers, veterinary professionals, shelter and rescue staff, fosters, volunteers, pet owners facing difficult behavioral decisions, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of behavioral euthanasia.

📅 Friday, June 12th
⏰ 6:00 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early)
📍 Community Room at ICACS (600 Buhl St., Mason, MI)

⚠️ This class is intended for adults and includes discussion of aggression, safety concerns, caregiver burnout, grief, and end-of-life decisions.

Spots are limited and registration is required.
You do not need to have adopted from our shelter to attend.

👉 Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/hMuZkjT

12/15/2025

06/28/2025

The dogs found out about our $10 cat adoption special and they had some feelings. 👀

So, in the name of fairness (and floppy ears), we’ve updated our adoption special!

Now through Thursday, July 3:
🐱 All cats are just $10 to adopt
🐶 All dogs are just $25 to adopt

Whether you’re looking for a biscuit-making cat or a tail-wagging goofball, now’s the perfect time to find your new best friend. 💙

05/26/2025

It's hard to believe but fireworks (and Thunder storm) season is just around the corner in North America! Help you dog, or other small animal, be better equipped to cope with this potentially stressful event with some practical TTouch applications!

Start giving your animal the tools to self-regulate and feel safer NOW so this years, fireworks or thunder storm season is a TTouch easier!

https://www.ttouch.ca/2020/07/02/4th-of-july-blues-helping-dogs-cats-with-firework-phobia/

We also have a wide selection of "Applied TTouch" self-paced online courses that will give you ways to use Tellington TTouch techniques to help solve common concerns.

From Fear of Fireworks to Toenail Trimming, Travel Anxiety to Vet Visits, we have you and your canine friend covered! For a limited time, save 15% with the code: help15

https://learn.ttouch.ca/product-category/online/dogs-online/

05/20/2025

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave… and the Adopted!

This Memorial Day, we’re honoring not only the brave humans who serve our country—but also the brave animals who are patiently waiting for a second chance.

From shy souls to long-time residents, these resilient pets have shown incredible strength—and now they’re ready to show you their hearts. ❤️🐾

🎖️ Adoption Special (now through Friday, May 23):
• FREE adoptions for veterans and active-duty military (with ID)
• $25 adoptions for all others

🐶🐱 Every animal is spayed/neutered, vaccinated with age-appropriate vaccines, and microchipped. Ingham County residents will need to purchase a dog license at the time of adoption for $18.

04/30/2025

Exciting news incoming...

BISSELL Pet Foundation's Spring National event is back May 1-15, bringing reduced-fee adoptions to a shelter near you! You can bring home a spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped pet for $70 or less at 380+ participating organizations across 43 states.

Our shelters are in crisis. Overcrowding means pets are at risk, and they need loving homes now more than ever. Will you open your heart and home to a pet in need?

Click the link below to find a participating shelter near you! 💙https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/empty-the-shelters/

12/16/2024