Pets and Wildlife
Pet and livestock rules and rescue; activities, pet emergencies, rescue, adoption and advocacy
Animal Control
Emergency: 911
Humane Society: (734) 662–5585
The City of Ann Arbor Police Department partners with the HSHV to respond to animal nuisance complaints, pick up healthy stray animals, and investigate animal bites.
Animals & Society Institute
2512 Carpenter, ste. 202A
(734) 677–9240
A nonprofit human-animal relationship think tank devoted to advancing human knowledge to improve the lives of animals and people that leads to more humane and compassionate communities. animalsandsociety.org V
Ann Arbor Animal Hospital
2150 W. Liberty
(734) 662–4474
Specializes in small animal care and offers services by appointment Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. for cats, dogs, and some small mammals. Emergency and urgent care is available during office hours and Sat. & Sun. 2-6 p.m. clientinfo@annarboranimalhospital.com, annarboranimalhospital.com
Ann Arbor Cat Clinic
3690 Packard
(734) 973–9090
Feline veterinary hospital with an adoption program that places stray cats into permanent homes. Does not accept cats surrendered by their owners. aacc@annarborcatclinic.com, annarborcatclinic.com
Ann Arbor Companion Bird Club
Mary, (313) 492–0826
Education about companion birds and information on nutrition, care, behavior, and rescue. Public may adopt their rescue birds, such as macaws, cockatiels, African grays, and others. Email to meet a bird. Meets 2nd Sun. 2 p.m. at Hollywood Feed (3330 Washtenaw). mdw0123@aol.com, aacbc.org
Ann Arbor Pet Laws
Dog owners must have their pets under “reasonable control”—that is, leashed or confined—at all times; they also are required to clean up after their dogs on both public and private property. Licenses are mandatory for dogs over 6 months. 1-year license $6 neutered/$12 unaltered; 3-year license $15/$30. No charge for service dogs. Licenses expire on the date of expiration of the rabies vaccination certificate. Search Dog License at a2gov.org
Owners of all pets must provide proper food, drink, and shelter from the weather for their animals, as well as the medical attention necessary to prevent the animals from suffering. Animals may not be left confined without adequate ventilation. For more information about city requirements, search Animal Control at a2gov.org
Bird Center of Michigan
7800 Platt, Saline
(734) 761–9640
Emergency care for orphaned and injured wild songbirds with the intent of returning them to their habitats. Provides referrals for injured waterfowl and raptors such as hawks and owls. 8 a.m.–8 p.m., May–Oct.; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov.–Apr. clinic@birdcentermi.org, birdcentermi.org V
Birding Sites
For descriptions and directions to major birding sites in Ann Arbor and beyond, see www-personal.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/se_mich/locations
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital
4126 Packard
(734) 971–8774
Emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats, and specialty services by appointment only. ER services Wed.–Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Closed Sun.–Tues. info.annarbor@bluepearlvet.com, bluepearlvet.com/hospital/ann-arbor-mi
The Creature Conservancy
4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd., Saline
(734) 929–9324
Strives to create personal connections among people, animals, and their shared environment. Visitors may meet an alligator, warthog, cougar, and many other animals. Host events at their location or yours or visit 30+ species of animals on weekend afternoons. Outdoor animals can be seen daily year-round, 9 a.m.–6 p.m./dusk (donations appreciated). Indoor exhibits open Sat. & Sun. 1–5 p.m., $12 online in advance for age 13+, $13 at the door; ages 2–12 in advance $10, at the door $13; under 2, free. Check website for information about private tours, field trips, special events, First Friday adult (18+) events, elementary school kid camps, and birthday parties. info@thecreatureconservancy.org, thecreatureconservancy.org V