January 24 , 2011

Lansing – Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced the recipients of the 2010 Companion Animal Welfare tax check-off funds, which generated $118,372.58. Under the competitive grant cycle, the 13 state registered animal shelters will receive between $3,000 and $10,000 in reimbursement for the purchase of supplies, services, and materials for spay and neuter activities.

The Animal Welfare Fund was established under Public Act 132 of 2007. The fund supports efforts relating to the spaying and neutering of animals, and helps finance the costs for protecting and caring for animals that have been subjected to cruelty or neglect. Taxpayers may elect to contribute $5, $10, or any other amount to the fund.

“Michigan citizens’ tax check-off funds are helping local shelters struggling with increased animal populations with the sterilization of pre-adoption pets in 2011,” said State Veterinarian Steven Halstead. “MDA received 34 proposals requesting a total of $316,192.58 in funding, indicating there is great need out there. Pet adopters appreciate the convenience of having the sterilization completed before the pets are taken home.”

MDA is planning the next round of requests for proposals in October 2011, based on the tax check-off contributions from tax payers this year.

The grantees include:

APPLICANT NAME

County

AMOUNT REQUESTED

Eaton County Humane Society

Eaton

$9,855.00

Allen Park Police Department

Wayne

$6,000.00

Missaukee Humane Society

Missaukee

$3,000.00

Humane Society of Genesee County

Genesee

$10,000.00

Allegan County Animal Shelter

Allegan

$10,000.00

Isabella County Animal Control

Isabella

$10,000.00

Benzie County Animal Control

Benzie

$10,000.00

Manistee County Humane Society (Homeward Bound Animal Shelter)

Manistee

$9,472.58

Newaygo County

Newaygo

$10,000.00

Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan

Berrien

$10,000.00

Ingham County Animal Control

Ingham

$10,000.00

Volunteers for Muskegon County Animal Control

Muskegon

$10,000.00

Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue

Wayne

$10,000.00

Total

$118,327.58

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