Paws, Claws & Corks is Humane Society of West Michigan's biggest event of the year and we need your help! This fundraising gala provides HSWM with the much-needed funds to help care for over 4,000 animals each year.

Please join HSWM in celebrating our 136th birthday! We're planning a fun day filled with games, music, cake & ice cream on June 23rd from 11am-3pm at our facility and we need your help to make it a success!

Donations Raised: $17,073

Every month, at Humane Society of West Michigan, hundreds of animals go home to their forever families. This is because of you. Your support provides food, shelter, medical, and behavioral support that is critical to animals in our care until they step out of our doors to their next adventure.This time of year, we need your support more than ever. We hope you will consider making a gift for Giving Tuesday. With generous matching donations from Chow Hound Pet Supplies and an anonymous donor, your gift has double the impact! These generous donors will match your donation dollar for dollar up ...

Volunteers: 68

Paws, Claws & Corks is Humane Society of West Michigan's biggest event of the year and we need your help! This fundraising gala provides HSWM with the much needed funds to help care for over 4,000 animals each year. Please consider signing up to volunteer at this fun event featuring the best restaurants, breweries, wineries, and auction in town!

We are celebrating the seventh annual Bark in the Dark and we need your help! This family and dog friendly glow-in-the-dark 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk is always a blast for participants and volunteers alike! All proceeds from this event benefit animals in need at Humane Society of West Michigan as a 100% donor funded 501(c)3 non-profit that promotes the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement, and protection.

We are celebrating the ninth annual Bark in the Dark and we need your help!This family and dog friendly glow-in-the-dark 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk is always a blast for participants and volunteers alike! All proceeds from this event benefit animals in need at Humane Society of West Michigan as a 100% donor funded 501(c)3 non-profit that promotes the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement, and protection.

Sponsor a shelter animal's holiday! With each sponsorship, an animal at HSWM will receive a stocking or wreath full of goodies and treats. Plus, available dogs will have the opportunity to go on a car ride to check out all of the local Christmas light displays! Sponsorship is $50 for a dog and $30 for a cat and you will receive a photo of the animal you sponsor with their gifts. They will get to take their gifts home with them when they get adopted too!

Ticket Sales Are Now Closed! If you have questions or would like to still be involved, please contact Megan Ellinger, HSWM Events Coordinator, at mellinger@hswestmi.org or 616-791-8089. Thank you for your support! We are excited to invite you to join us for Humane Society of West Michigan’s ninth annual Paws, Claws & Corks. As we continue to prioritize safety surrounding the COVID-19 virus, we are making the necessary changes to the event format while still having our robust silent and live auctions, featuring favorite local restaurants, and celebrating the life-saving work of HSWM over...

Donations Raised: $1,627

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED - TICKETS MAY STILL BE PURCHASED ONSITE AT THE EVENT!Please join HSWM in celebrating our 138th birthday! We're planning a fun day filled with games, music, cake & ice cream on June 27th from 11am-3pm at our facility. Help us reach our birthday goal by donating today! *Event will be held in person, rain or shine, pending state-mandated restrictions that are subject to change.

Please join HSWM in celebrating our 138th birthday! We're planning a fun day filled with games, music, cake & ice cream on June 27th from 11am-3pm at our facility and we need your help to make it a success!