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Volunteer

The Gift of Time & Talent

Al-Van relies on volunteers to assist our small, hard working staff with the day-to-day care and enrichment of our shelter animals, as they await their forever homes. Volunteers are critical to assisting us with meet & greets in the community (adoption fairs), hosting successful fundraising events, transporting animals to medical appointments, and helping take in donated goods at our resale store, Rescued Treasures. If you have time to give, please complete the volunteer application or contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@al-van.org or call 269-637-5062

Volunteer Application
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Foster a Pet

Fostering a shelter pet can be a very rewarding experience. You can help give these pets love and care in a home environment until they find their forever home. If you want to foster a pet, please fill out the application below or call us at 269-637-5062.

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Wish List

Taking care of over a hundred animals a day takes a lot of resources. Cleanliness and animal health is our number one focus. You can see our full Wish List on Amazon. Here are our top needs on a daily basis:

  • Bleach
  • Clorox Wipes
  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper towels
  • Non-clumping cat litter
  • Adaptil (for dogs) & Feliway (for cats)
  • Kongs
  • Grain Free dog and cat food

Al-Van Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID# 38-2072192.

Ways to Give

  • Remember to drop your change in any number of Al-Van donation boxes in stores and restaurants around Van Buren and Allegan counties. It adds up!
  • Donations can be made here via PayPal, whether you have a PayPal account or not. You can even set up automatic monthly donations.
  • Mail checks to Al-Van at PO Box 421, South Haven, MI 49090 or call us at 269-637-5062 to use your Visa or MasterCard.
  • Stop in and visit Al-Van Humane Society's shelter at 07591 Blue Star Highway in South Haven.
  • Consider a donation to Al-Van Humane Society when reviewing charitable tax deductions and estate planning. You now have the opportunity to invest in our endowment fund through the South Haven Community Foundation (see below).
  • Shop AmazonSmile and a donation will be made to Al-Van.
  • Purchase a personalized Paw Print in honor or memory of a beloved person or pet.

Membership

As a member of the Al-Van Humane Society, your dues go directly to the compassionate day-to-day care of our shelter animals. To show our appreciation we will send you a membership card that offers you a 10% discount for purchases at Rescued Treasures resale shop, a $5 coupon for Decadent Dogs in South Haven & Holland, and an “I Love Al-Van” window cling for your car! Sign up here or stop by the shelter to become a member.
Annual Membership Dues:
$15 Senior Membership (65 or older) Provides for 1 animal to be fully vaccinated.
$20 Individual Provides for one low-income neuter procedure.
$30 Family Provides for 6 animals to be microchipped.
$1,000 Lifetime Covers the cost of compassionate care for 3 animals while at the shelter-based on average length of stay.

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A New Way to Give

Al-Van Humane Society started an endowment fund with the South Haven Community Foundation (SHCF) at the start of 2018. Al-Van was the recipient of an anonymous $4,000 matching donation to start our endowment fund in January. We hope our supporters recognize our efforts for planned long-term stability, fiscal responsibility, and financial viability for the next 50 years. Please consider an endowment gift, which will be invested, and serve as a permanent tribute to your dedication to care for our community’s homeless animals for future generations.

Donating to our endowment fund is simple. Checks should be made out to the South Haven Community Foundation, with the notation “Al-Van Endowment” in the memo section on the bottom of your check. Mailing address is: South Haven Community Foundation, P.O. Box 507, South Haven, MI 49090. You can also drop off your check at the shelter.

The South Haven Community Foundation was established in 2005 as a non-profit organization, to enrich the community, particularly in the areas of education, economic development, and arts & culture. This mission is accomplished by growing endowments that will be large enough to sustain the many worthy non-profit initiatives in the South Haven area.