It may be quiet now -- but one building in Mecosta County is turning into a top-notch, temporary stay for man's best friend.
The old animal shelter in Big Rapids is closing its doors for good.
But it doesn't mean cats and dogs in Mecosta County won't have a place to stay.
The Animal Rescue Coalition is taking over -- and putting the finishing touches on a brand new shelter.
By mid-fall, the old county shelter will close, and a new, non-profit, no-kill shelter will start housing animals.
It's spacious, and will even have an area outside for animals to exercise.
The coalition hopes it will be a nice, temporary home for the animals.
"All I want, is for the animals' lives to be as good as possible when we have them -- and then, to find them a great home," said Cate Arroe, director of the Animal Rescue Coalition of Mecosta County.
The coalition is getting money from the county to operate the shelter -- but are trying to fundraiser the cost of the building.
They're hosting a fundraising event this Saturday in Canadian Lakes.
For more information on that, or to volunteer -- you can visit their website at www.arcofmecostacounty.com.
9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Jake Johnson stopped by the shelter-to-be today and have the story.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:30 AM EDT2013-06-17 09:30:51 GMT
A downstate man is dead after rolling his car in Wexford County. The accident happened on E. 16 Road in Manton around 11 Sunday night. Deputies say Glenn Miller, of St. Clair, lost control of his, veered
A downstate man is dead after rolling his car in Wexford County. The accident happened on E. 16 Road in Manton around 11 Sunday night. Deputies say Glenn Miller, of St. Clair, lost control of his, veered
Monday, June 17 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:30:45 GMT
Police in Mason county are trying to track down 3 people who haven't been seen since Sunday morning. 92 year old William Brunson and his 78 year old wife Shirley left Detroit just before 8:00 yesterday
Police in Mason county are trying to track down 3 people who haven't been seen since Sunday morning. 92 year old William Brunson and his 78 year old wife Shirley left Detroit just before 8:00 yesterday
The revelation that a top former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who knew 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors...
The revelation that a former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who know 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors in both the...
Monday, June 17 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:53:19 GMT
9 and 10 News was on the scene as a car accident created some chaos in Cadillac tonight. It happened on South Mitchell Street just after 5:30, and the crash sent one woman to the hospital. Police say
9 and 10 News was on the scene as a car accident created some chaos in Cadillac tonight. It happened on South Mitchell Street just after 5:30, and the crash sent one woman to the hospital. Police say
Monday, June 17 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:24:18 GMT
Work starts tomorrow on the demolition of several buildings along Grand Traverse Bay where a waterfront park is being built. Officials from Grand Traverse County's Acme Township completed the purchase
Work starts tomorrow on the demolition of several buildings along Grand Traverse Bay where a waterfront park is being built. Officials from Grand Traverse County's Acme Township completed the purchase
Federal agents appeared to be reviving the hunt for the remains of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa on Monday as they searched a field in suburban Detroit.
Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamsters boss' body was buried.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has come to Connecticut in search of gun manufacturing and other jobs while talking up the importance of competition.
The governors of Texas and South Dakota visited Connecticut on Monday to court gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave since the state passed tough new gun-control laws this year in response to the massacre at Sandy...
Monday, June 17 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:08:36 GMT
The director of the Downtown Development Authority in Traverse City passed away on Sunday night. His office says they were told the cause of Bryan Crough's death was a heart attack. Crough had been serving
The director of the Downtown Development Authority in Traverse City passed away on Sunday night. His office says they were told the cause of Bryan Crough's death was a heart attack. Crough had been serving
Monday, June 17 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:34:17 GMT
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
Monday, June 17 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:19:23 GMT
A 12 year old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Mason county pool. It happened in the 5300 block of US-10 near Ludington. Deputies say a group of kids were in a pool and Seth Pompa
A 12 year old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Mason county pool. It happened in the 5300 block of US-10 near Ludington. Deputies say a group of kids were in a pool and Seth Pompa
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