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We have adoption counselors, certified trainers and animal care specialists on staff to help you find the right pet for your family.

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Support from the community makes a big difference for our animal shelter, including donations of money, supplies, time, and expertise.

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Interested in Helping Homeless Dogs and Cats?

Our shelter has frequent opportunities to volunteer for animal lovers ages 10 and up, from onsite support to fundraising organization and more.

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Recent News and Updates

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September 1, 2024

What to do if you’ve lost your pet

August 9, 2024

MT PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER JOINS NBCUNIVERSAL LOCAL’S 10th ANNUAL ‘CLEAR THE SHELTERS’ PET ADOPTION & DONATION AUG. 10 TO SEPT. 10

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August 2, 2024

Catio 101: Benefits and What to Consider When Getting a Catio

Upcoming Events

14Nov

An Evening with Hannah Shaw

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
07Dec

Holiday Pet Portraits

12:00 pm - 3:00 pmTom Rinaldi Recreation Center
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We envision a community of people and organizations committed to working together to eliminate the occurrence of abused, neglected and homeless animals.

Our mission is to build a community of people and organizations working together to save today’s and prevent tomorrow’s, abused, neglected, and homeless animals.

How we do this …….

  1. Deliver the highest level of animal care to prepare today’s animals in need for their future homes.
  2. Bring together the cats and dogs who need a loving family with the people who want them.
  3. Provide community services and resources to ensure every animal has a safe and healthy life.

Hear from our Volunteers and Recent Adopters

Success Stories

  • Thanks to Mt Pleasant I was able to find the perfect dog for me. Every time I went there the staff and volunteers were always great to deal and genuinely cared about the animals. I would highly recommend Mt Pleasant to anyone considering rescuing.

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    Jake Thraen
    Recent Dog Adopter

  • Awesome experience! Well run! Well worth the fee! Worry free adoption! We are in love with our little girl, Oreo!

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    Love M Gaillard, MSW
    New Cat Onwer

  • I’ve been a supporter of MPAS since the 90’s. It has grown since those early days. They have helped me countless times. The shelter gives great care to its animals. They all have their space, clean and cozy. The staff was always helpful and supportive.

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    Sylvie Acoulon
    Shelter Supporter

  • The best Shelter Around! I have adopted 2 pets from them. The facility is very clean. The staff is very knowledgeable and caring! They know all the animals by name and you can tell the are well cared for. After your adoption is complete, you receive a folder with all their info. They neuter and spay and give their starter shots which is in their folder.

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    Jenette Lindahl
    Two Time Adopter