Arenac County Animal Control

05/10/2026

🐾 Some things in life are simple… like dogs just wanting to have fun. 🐾

05/05/2026

- Support the shelter today for !
- Give Local Bay is a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds.
- https://www.givelocalbay.org/organizations/jenning-family-arenac-county-animal-control-desig-fund

For the next 11 hours, you have an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of local animals like Brownie.

Every dollar donated today helps ensure that we can continue to provide long-term support for the animals in our care, shelter repairs, a safer facility, and upgraded equipment.

Every dollar donated today will help provide a safe, clean, and well-equipped environment for animals who depend on us. Your generous donations made a difference in Brownie’s life.

Together, we can build a stronger future for the animals who need us most,

05/04/2026

🐾FOUND DOGS🐾

This sweet pair of dogs were found near 400 Diane Ct.

If these are your dogs—or if you recognize them - please contact us as soon as possible so we can help reunite them with their family. Proof of ownership will be required.

Please share to help get them home! 💙🐶

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

‼️FOUND ‼️

🐾LOST DOG 🐾

This sweet girl, Nirvana is lost. Nirvana lives in the Melita Rd and East City Limits Rd area. Nirvana was last seen traveling North. She may be shy with people she does not know.

Please share to help Nirvana get back home! 💙🐶

04/08/2026

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04/02/2026

🐾FOUND DOG 🐾

This sweet dog was found on Ellison Rd near 9 Mile Rd.

If this is your dog—or if you recognize him—please contact us as soon as possible so we can help reunite him with his family. Proof of ownership will be required.

Please share to help get him home! 💙🐶

03/29/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗨𝗣𝗦 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲, building relationships not just with customers but with their four-legged family members too. She always kept dog treats in her truck, making time to say hello, scratch ears, and brighten a pup’s day. Over time, one dog stood out among the rest, a sweet, affectionate Pit Bull named Leo.

Leo belonged to Tina Rummel, and whenever Katie’s brown truck pulled up, he would come bounding out to greet her. Tail wagging, eyes shining, he waited patiently for his treat and a few moments of attention. What started as a simple delivery stop turned into a meaningful friendship. Katie adored Leo’s gentle personality, and Tina loved seeing how happy their visits made him.

Then everything changed.

Katie learned that Tina had suddenly passed away. The news was devastating. Leo was left behind, confused and grieving. Tina’s son, Canon, was serving in the Marines and couldn’t return home right away. Leo had lost the person who meant the most to him, and Katie couldn’t stop thinking about how alone he must feel.

One day, while driving her route, Katie saw Leo sitting quietly outside. He looked different. Not excited. Not wagging. Just waiting. When she stopped, Leo ran straight to her and jumped into her car, refusing to get out. It was as if he knew she was someone safe.

In that moment, Katie made a decision. She would take Leo home and care for him until Canon could return.

Leo adjusted quickly to Katie’s household and blended in with her other dogs. His easygoing nature made the transition smoother, but grief doesn’t disappear overnight. Some evenings, Leo would curl up and softly whimper, clearly missing Tina. The sadness in his eyes was unmistakable.

Katie and her dogs surrounded him with comfort. Slowly, the heaviness began to lift. Leo started playing again. His smile returned. The spark that had once lit up Katie’s delivery stops was back.

As time passed, Katie realized something she hadn’t expected. Leo wasn’t just staying temporarily. He belonged there. He had become part of her family in every way that mattered.

Today, Leo is thriving. The dog who once mourned alone now rests peacefully in a home filled with love. Katie’s compassion gave him a second chance, and in return, Leo filled her life with the same loyalty and joy he had always shown along her route.

Sometimes the smallest daily connections turn into life-changing bonds. And for Leo, a UPS driver with a pocket full of treats became his forever hero.

03/19/2026

Meet these adorable pups, Prince and Princess. For more information click on the link below.

👉🏼 https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/AnimalControl/Pet-Adoption.aspx

03/14/2026