West MI Spay and Neuter, a true gift in our community

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. ~Pablo Picasso

West MI Spay and Neuter wonderful staff

To do what you love by helping others at the same time is a true gift.

Recently, a good friend's sweet dog, my dog Odin's good buddy, Roxy, came to stay with me for a week. I took her to the West Michigan Spay and Neuter Clinic. They are a non-profit, low-cost spay and neuter clinic. When I visited the clinic I observed a group of individuals who have huge hearts. I found that meaning of life by giving back with all that they are.

 West MI Spay and Neuter's mission statement is to: "significantly reduce the number of unwanted and homeless dogs and cats by providing the public with high-quality, low-cost spay and neuter services in a non-profit setting."

 They also state the admirable message: WE ARE JUST CRAZY ABOUT CATS AND DOGS! SPENDING EVEN A SHORT TIME WITH YOUR PET GIVES US A LOT OF SATISFACTION. OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU TO LEAVE OUR CLINIC WITH THE SATISFACTION OF KNOWING THAT YOUR PET RECEIVED THE VERY BEST CARE, AND WILL NOT ADD TO THE LARGE POPULATION OF UNWANTED CATS AND DOGS IN OUR COMMUNITY".

 I felt compelled to share with my readers a little more about this group. I was so impressed with how extremely kind they were to the pets, how efficiently that have things set up so everyone gets ALL the information, instructions and care they need.  I was also impressed with the cleanliness, and all around care.

 Everything was run so smoothly. You were checked in and given the option of paying for a rabies vaccine at a low cost price also to be given to your pet if they needed it. We were then sent to our vehicles to wait to be called, one at a time, to bring in your pet. It was a very good way to allow you to sit with your pet, waiting comfortably without a zoo of dogs in one waiting room.

 It was very quick and efficient.  They were very kind to Roxy when it was her turn, she went with them, tail a wagging, as they talked very sweetly to her. We were given an exact pick up time to get after care instructions. At pick up time, everyone congregated in a room where you were given very specific after care instructions all at once. I thought to myself, "What a great way to give the best care and serve the most people in a time effective way." You were given an opportunity to purchase a cone (of shame) in your pet's size at a discounted price, to prevent the pet from licking open the wound. They had a size to fit every animal perfectly.  We had the opportunity to ask any questions and were given a 24 hour, after care emergency number just in case.

Odin keeping an eye on his buddy Roxy after surgery

This was not a cold clinic, quite the contrary.  This is a caring place with a wonderful staff. They really care. Roxy wasn't even mad at me when I picked her up, and the staff was very kind when they brought her out to me also. Roxy and I say, "4 PAWS UP", except Roxy says, "The cone of shame is not her favorite." She kept grabbing a toy and it would just sit on the edge of the cone, putting a very confused look on her face. She healed up nicely with no complications at all.

Thank you West MI Spay and Neuter for being such a wonderful asset to this community! 


To see how you can help or donate please go to http://www.wmspayandneuter.org/donate/ or you may also donate by sending a check to:

West Michigan Spay and Neuter Clinic Inc.
6130 Airline Rd.
Fruitport, MI 49415