Our Un-Shelter Values

Compassion. 

At The Un-Shelter, we believe compassion is for both pets and people—because how we treat animals and each other reveals the heart of our mission. 

Community.

It takes a village to ensure that companion animals are safe and thrive.  Community is build with our Michigan shelter partners, helping to enliven the stays of shelter animals, and connecting those animals to new homes.

Education.

The knowledge base behind animal sheltering and pet ownership is constantly changing.  Evidence-based best practices must drive the care of animals in shelters, adoption processes, and support services for pets in the community.  The Un-Shelter will serve as an innovative learning laboratory for all practices related to animal sheltering, adoption, and community service and bring those ideas to shelter and rescue partners.