Animal Shelter
Mackinac County Animal Shelter
Donna DesJardins, Administrator
980 Cheeseman Road
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Ph: 906-643-7646
Pet Adoptions
If you would like to make an appointment, please call us at 906-643-7646 and leave a message and return number. Someone will call you back.
Adoption Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Seven days a week excluding county holidays.
For Animal Control Emergencies – Call 911 – non-emergency dispatch
(906) 495-2142 or (906) 495-3312.
Dog Licenses
According to an Animal Control Ordinance established by the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners in June of 1997, all dogs old enough to receive a rabies shot must be licensed yearly. A license can be obtained at the Mackinac County Treasurer’s Office, in the Courthouse, 100 S. Marley St., 2nd floor, or by mail with the proper form. DOG LICENSE FORM The cost if purchased between November and the end of February is $5.00 for unsexed and $7.00 for sexed. After March 1st the amounts double to $10.00 and $14.00 respectively. Proof of rabies or a rabies certificate is required. If you have any questions, please call the Treasurer’s office at 906-643-7318.