Al-Van Humane Society
Our Mission
The Al-Van Humane Society is dedicated to compassionately serving the companion animals in our community by providing the best shelter, adoptive homes, education, and resources available. We believe that every pet deserves love, care, and above all, a home.
Our History and Community
Founded in 1968, Al-Van Humane Society has spent decades serving as a non-profit animal welfare organization. We are deeply committed to our community, providing essential shelter and support for over 600 animals annually from Allegan and Van Buren counties.
How We Care for Animals
Since 2012, we have proudly operated as a no-kill shelter. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care, which includes spaying and neutering every animal prior to adoption to help reduce the number of unwanted pets. From our dedicated Adoption & Community Education Center in South Haven, we strive to offer the most professional and compassionate environment possible for every animal in our care.
Building Lifelong Bonds
We believe that finding your perfect match is a joyful experience, and our adoption process is designed to ensure a successful, lasting partnership. By using adoption surveys and offering personalized consultations, our staff works closely with you to understand your lifestyle and find a companion that fits perfectly into your home. We even offer a Foster-to-Adopt program for eligible pets, giving you and your potential new friend the time to ensure it is the right fit.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or support our resale shop, Rescued Treasures, there are many ways to make a difference. We invite you to visit our website to view our currently adoptable dogs and cats, or stop by to meet our team. Together, we can provide the loving futures our animals deserve.
- Warm and friendly staff
- Efficient adoption process
- Vague negative feedback
9/15 - Reduced Pet Adoptions Return to Michigan This Month
Over 15 Michigan shelters are joining a major adoption push September 2026 with reduced fees and pets going home already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
6/23 - Reduced Pet Adoptions Return to Michigan This July
Over 15 Michigan shelters are joining a major adoption push with reduced fees and pets going home already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
10/8 - Our kittens have their costumes picked out and are so excited for our upcoming Halloween movie night! Join us next Friday, October 16th at 4pm, for our first Kittens & Pajamas Movie Night featuring these adorable kittens. Kids are encouraged to come in their favorite pajamas, Halloween costumes, or both! And don't forget to bring your blankets, pillows, and sleeping bags so you can get comfy for the movie.
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9/29 - Our team giving our available cats a little pep talk… because we love their quirks, their personalities, and all the little things that make them them. 🐾💛 Being a little weird? A little sassy? Extra chatty? Perfectly shy? We wouldn’t change a thing. Those are the things that make each cat special. If you’re looking for a cat who is perfectly, wonderfully themselves, come meet the cats at Al-Van and find your match. Adopt your next best friend at al-van.org/adopt.
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9/24 - Christof is giving off major #boycateneergy. If you are looking for a little gentleman who will give you gentle headbutts for attention, Christof is your guy! Learn more at al-van.org/adopt.
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9/19 - We are in need of some help! We are in serious need of Purina Puppy Chow to help keep these cuties fed and growing strong. Donations can be dropped off during open hours or shipped directly from our Amazon or Chewy wishlists at al-van.org/wishlist. We truly appreciate our community's continued support!
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