H.E.A.R.T.
Helping Eaton Animals Resource Team
P O Box 206
Charlotte  MI  48813

E-mail:  HelpingEatonAnimalsRT@gmail.com
H.E.A.R.T. is organized exclusively for tax exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code for charitable and animal welfare purposes.

H.E.A.R.T. does not operate a shelter or animal care facility, nor do we have plans to do so. Our committment is to promote animal welfare in our community through special programs and to improve conditions for shelter animals.

 H.E.A.R.T. is an all-volunteer organization. With no paid staff, every dollar that is donated goes directly to animal welfare resources.

H.E.A.R.T. is not a political organization, but as individuals with a common interest, its leaders sincerely believe that attending public meetings and interfacing with public officials regarding animal welfare is responsible citizenship. As citizens of Eaton County and the State of Michigan we do keep track of government deliberations, decisions, policies and operations that affect animal welfare. However, H.E.A.R.T. will not contribute funds to any politician, political candidate, political campaign, political party or other political entity.


Please see the AVAILABLE PETS on the Eaton County Animal Control website.

SAVE A LIFE -- ADOPT !!!

Please SPAY or NEUTER your pets !
H.E.A.R.T. Background

In March 2008, three of us attended a Public Safety meeting and asked what we could do as Eaton County residents to help Eaton County Animal Control. A task force was set up. Numerous hours were spent gathering information, touring the Eaton County Animal Control Facility and several other animal control shelters, and reviewing the current operations at Eaton County Animal Control.

Some Task Force Outcomes

♥  The Eaton County Sheriff issued an order in May 2008 to stop selling animals to research institutions.

♥  The task force recognized that, in order to find good homes for the animals at the facility, the public and
     rescue groups need to see what animals are available for adoption. Photos of adoptable animals are
     being posted on the Eaton County Animal Control website.

♥  Eaton County Animal Control held a "Home for the Holidays" adoption initiative during the month of
    December, with extended hours.

♥  Friends of Ingham County Animals did fundraising and donated Kuranda beds for every dog kennel.
    Cats now have litter boxes and enough litter to last the rest of the year.

The Future

To keep moving forward with improvements in animal welfare in Eaton County, we decided to establish a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. H.E.A.R.T, the Helping Eaton Animals Resource Team, was organized with officers and a board of directors. H.E.A.R.T has received approval from the State of Michigan, and is awaiting approval from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

We invite all interested parties to join us in this cause. You can contact us by E-mail or by regular mail; the information appears at the top of each of our webpages. As an all-volunteer group, we do not maintain an office with a phone or FAX.