Ellie is a 5-year-old female mixed breed. She is spayed and ready to go home. Ellie is the most lovable girl, and just wants affection! She does well with other dogs and kids! She is available with our "Senior to Senior" adoptions.  Contact the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan at 269-927-3303 to schedule an appointment to meet Ellie and learn more about her.

Also, don't miss:

Volunteer Orientation is October 17th at 10am here in the shelter

Join us for the Subaru Love at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo on Oct. 25th, 11am-3pm

Ellie is a 5-year-old female mixed breed. She is spayed and ready to go home. Ellie is the most lovable girl, and just wants affection! She does well with other dogs and kids! She is available with our "Senior to Senior" adoptions. &nbsp;Contact the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan at 269-927-3303 to schedule an appointment to meet Ellie and learn more about her.
Also, don't miss:
Volunteer Orientation is October 17th at 10am here in the shelter
Join us for the Subaru Love at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo on Oct. 25th, 11am-3pm

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The Mason Jar Cafe Furry Friend of the Week - Ellie 

We invite you to take a moment and get to know Chunk. This hunk o' love shows his love complete with drool! Chunk is approximately 4-5 years old and comes with all of his 'bits' attached. But, no worries, we provide you with a spay/neuter certificate to help offset the cost of having those pesky danglies removed! Chunk hasn't been tested with cats or kids, but he has shown he is a friendly gent with our staff and the vet he got to meet for his vaccinations. He knows some basic commands such as 'sit' and 'paw' which he was kind enough to demonstrate without even being asked. (We thought that was pretty cool!) Chunk is a pretty laid-back guy who enjoys naps, but he tends to prefer the floor over his bed. Maybe in time, when he realizes that beds are comfy he will use them, but we aren't forcing him to rush into a decision on that as of yet. He loves pig-ears and chews. He enjoys treats of all kinds and accepts them gently from your hands. We haven't had a lot of time to fully get to know him yet, but so far, we are enjoying our time with him. We think that you will as well if you meet him. He does have a large growth hanging from his back leg, but the vet assures us that a surgery for its removal would be pretty simple. He has such gentle eyes that show a soul looking to be loved. Are you looking for someone to love you as well? Maybe a movie partner? Chunk would love to share late-night movie marathons with you. However, we do suggest that you make him his own bowl of popcorn for movie nights for drool reasons. Chunk  is waiting to meet all potential adopters at Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter at 58040 County Road 681 in Hartford. Our phone number is 269-621-4624.    

Also, don't miss:
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 - 9am to 4pm:  Free Vaccine Clinic by Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter!
MUST be a resident of Van Buren County. 
Free for all Van Buren County residents regardless of income. 
The free vaccinations are provided by our sponsors PetCo Love, BISSELL Pet Foundation, and the Dave and Cherly Duffield Foundation. 
Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter is located at 58040 County Road 681, Hartford, MI 49057 
For further details, follow us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Vanburencountyac

We invite you to take a moment and get to know Chunk. This hunk o' love shows his love complete with drool! Chunk is approximately 4-5 years old and comes with all of his 'bits' attached. But, no worries, we provide you with a spay/neuter certificate to help offset the cost of having those pesky danglies removed! Chunk hasn't been tested with cats or kids, but he has shown he is a friendly gent with our staff and the vet he got to meet for his vaccinations. He knows some basic commands such as 'sit' and 'paw' which he was kind enough to demonstrate without even being asked. (We thought that was pretty cool!)&nbsp;Chunk is a pretty laid-back guy who enjoys naps, but he tends to prefer the floor over his bed. Maybe in time, when he realizes that beds are comfy he will use them, but we aren't forcing him to rush into a decision on that as of yet. He loves pig-ears and chews. He enjoys treats of all kinds&nbsp;and accepts them gently from your hands. We haven't had a lot of time to fully get to know him yet, but so far, we are enjoying our time with him. We think that you will as well if you meet him. He does have a large growth hanging from his back leg, but the vet assures us that a surgery for its removal would be pretty simple. He has such gentle eyes that show a soul looking to be loved. Are you looking for someone to love you as well? Maybe a movie partner? Chunk would love to share late-night movie marathons with you. However, we do suggest that you make him his own bowl of popcorn for movie nights for drool reasons. Chunk&nbsp; is waiting to meet all potential adopters at Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter at 58040 County Road 681 in Hartford.&nbsp;Our phone number is&nbsp;<a href="tel:(269)%20621-4624">269-621-4624</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also, don't miss:
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<li>Saturday, October 17th, 2026 - 9am to 4pm:&nbsp; Free Vaccine Clinic by Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter!</li>
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<li>MUST be a resident of Van Buren County.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free for all Van Buren County residents regardless of income.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The free vaccinations are provided by our sponsors PetCo Love, BISSELL Pet Foundation, and the Dave and Cherly Duffield Foundation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter is located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/58040+County+Road+681,+Hartford,+MI?entry=gmail&amp;source=g">58040 County Road 681, Hartford, MI</a>&nbsp;49057&nbsp;</li>
<li>For further details, follow us on our Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Vanburencountyac">https://www.facebook.com/Vanburencountyac</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>

The Mason Jar Cafe Furry Friend of the Week - Chunk

Meet Pickles! Pickles is a medium sized ball of love and playfulness! She is a very chill dog who is always down for some outside time. She loves to explore, smell the outside smells, and take long strolls - she really loves everything! She is snack driven and will sit pretty for them. Her absolute favorite thing is people; she is made to be a lap dog whether invited or not!  If she fits, she sits! She is 50lbs, around 1 years old and up to date on her vaccines. She recently spent the day at Tractor Supply for an adoption event and she did great! She is not afraid of crates and looks at them as her safe space. Her adoption fee is waived, but there still is a $25 spay deposit since she is not yet fixed. She is eagerly waiting to find her forever people to spend her life with! Contact Cass County Animal Control at 269-445-3701 or visit the shelter at 323 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 to learn more about sweet little fuzzy Pickles!

Meet Pickles!&nbsp;Pickles is a medium sized ball of love and playfulness! She is a very chill dog who is always down for some outside time. She loves to explore, smell the outside smells, and take long strolls - she really loves everything! She is snack driven and will sit pretty for them. Her absolute favorite thing is people; she is made to be a lap dog whether invited or not!&nbsp; If she fits, she sits! She is 50lbs, around 1 years old and up to date on her vaccines. She recently spent the day at Tractor Supply for an adoption event and she did great! She is not afraid of crates and looks at them as her safe space. Her adoption fee is waived, but there still is a $25 spay deposit since she is not yet fixed. She is eagerly waiting to find her forever people to spend her life with!&nbsp;Contact Cass County Animal Control at <a href="tel:(269)%20445-3701">269-445-3701</a> or visit the shelter at 323 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 to learn more about sweet little fuzzy Pickles!

The Mason Jar Cafe Furry Friend of the Week - Pickles

Meet Bruno! He is a super lovable Belgian Malinois about 5 years old neutered male. He would love an active family as his new forever home. He is on daily medication for seizures but is very manageable. He loves to explore and meet other furry friends, all while watching the counter for snacks and curling up for a good cuddle. Bruno and all of Animal Aid of Southwestern Michigan's 200+ dogs and cats are available for adoption at animalaidswmi.org, or call 269-934-7729 for more information.  

Also, don't miss:

-9/20 we are joining the humane society for Pups and Pinot at the Boardwalk in St Joseph

-10/3 we are also joining the Humane Society for Doggie Hayrides at Stovers farm in Berrien Springs. 

-10/17 we will be at the Hidden Acres Artisan Market in Dowagiac

-10/24 we will be part of the Berrien Animal Services Trunk-or-Treat

-12/12 we will be hosting our Annual Open House and Silent Auction at the Lincoln Township Library in Stevensville. PS Santa will be here!!!!!

-12/19 Signature Dealer Group in Benton Harbor will be hosting our Christmas Adoption Blowout with as many cats and dogs as possible up for adoption. 

-FuzzyButz Pet Bakery in downtown St Joe every Sunday 1-3pm

Meet Bruno! He is a super lovable Belgian Malinois about 5 years old neutered male. He would love an active family as his new forever home. He is on daily medication for seizures but is very manageable. He loves to explore and meet other furry friends, all while watching the counter for snacks and curling up for a good cuddle.&nbsp;Bruno and all of Animal Aid of Southwestern Michigan's 200+ dogs and cats are available for adoption at&nbsp;<a href="http://animalaidswmi.org/">animalaidswmi.org</a>,&nbsp;or call&nbsp;<a href="tel:(269)%20934-7729">269-934-7729</a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also, don't miss:
-9/20 we are joining the humane society for Pups and Pinot at the Boardwalk in St Joseph
-10/3 we are also joining the Humane Society for Doggie Hayrides at Stovers farm in Berrien Springs.&nbsp;
-10/17 we will be at the Hidden Acres Artisan Market in Dowagiac
-10/24 we will be part of the Berrien Animal Services Trunk-or-Treat
-12/12 we will be hosting our Annual Open House and Silent Auction at the Lincoln Township Library in Stevensville. PS Santa will be here!!!!!
-12/19 Signature Dealer Group in Benton Harbor will be hosting our Christmas Adoption Blowout with as many cats and dogs as possible up for adoption.&nbsp;
-FuzzyButz Pet Bakery in downtown St Joe every Sunday 1-3pm

The Mason Jar Cafe Furry Friend of the Week - Ellie

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