Macomb County Animal Control

June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and we’re off to a great start! 🎉

This week, 10 cats found their purr-fect forever homes! (Not pictured: Riley, Goblin, and Lady Ember.) When you add in our 5 dog adoptions, that’s 15 pets who started new chapters with loving families this week. ❤️🐾

A huge thank you to all of our amazing adopters for opening your hearts and homes. Congratulations to our new pet families, and Happy Tails to all of our friends!

While we’re celebrating these adoptions, we still have many wonderful cats and dogs waiting for their chance to find a forever family. If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your home, now is the perfect time to take a look at who is available. https://www.macombgov.org/departments/animal-control/adoptions

📢 Last call for our Vaccine Clinic!
Registration is filling up and will be closing soon for our clinic on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The registration link is in the comments.

For just $20 per pet, your pet can receive any or all available vaccines, and microchips are FREE!

Thank you for supporting MCAC, sharing our posts, cheering on our adoptable pets, and helping us make a difference every day. We hope you had a wonderful weekend and wish you a great week ahead! 🩷

It’s Feel Good Friday! 🐱🩷

This week, we had the opportunity to witness firsthand what teamwork between first responders is all about. ❤️🐾🚒

The Macomb Township Fire Department and Macomb County Animal Control worked together on a lifesaving mission to rescue a frightened kitten that found itself in quite the predicament.

Firefighters initially responded to a call for a kitten trapped inside a vehicle engine bay. Once the tiny kitten was finally freed, fear took over and it darted for the closest place it could find to hide and feel safe—unfortunately, straight into a downspout where it became stuck once again.

What happened next truly showcased the compassion and dedication of everyone involved. A Macomb Township Fire Captain quickly transported the kitten to Macomb County Animal Control, where our teams worked side-by-side with patience, care, and determination to safely free this scared little soul.

Thankfully, despite being terrified and confused after its ordeal, the kitten was unharmed and is now safe.

We are incredibly grateful for the quick actions, kindness, and teamwork shown throughout this rescue. It is always an honor working alongside our fellow first responders who continually go above and beyond, not only for people, but for the animals that depend on us too. 🐱❤️

Sometimes the smallest rescues leave the biggest impact. Way to go team! ❤️