I've actually been thinking about making an updated list for MI one of these days organized by County. The main portion would only list those that have websites. Down at the bottom would also include those with just addresses. Below that would be other related organizations. I'd also have notes for which shelters still use gas euth.

In the mean time here is one of my favorite links for MI rescues. http://www.kalamazooanimalrescue.org/michlink.htm

I'd suggest for people looking to adopt to look County by county in a search engine. (Also to not forget that the phone book can be a great resource, as well as asking a vet what organizations they might know of.) Type in each of the following. County means the name of the county. "County dog pound" "County animal control" "County Humane Society" "Humane Society of County" "County ASPCA" "County Animal rescue" And also trying the name of any major metro city in any of those combinations. Even the re-arrangement of words can produce different results. AND don't use just one search engine. USE at LEAST three different search engines. (I suggest Yahoo, Goodsearch, and Google. ...with safe search turned off.) If you are truly serious in finding the perfect companion this will be well worth your time!

A good question to ask a shelter is what vaccinations are given? Tests performed?

Fees should be reflective of the care that a shelter gives an animal.

If it is a rescue rather than just a shelter, you should ask what experiences the animal has had since it's time with them and if they know of it's history.

Oh, i wish i had the link on hand, but i remember finding an excellent page on what to ask breeders. I do know to stay clear away from those that don't have questions to ask you. Don't buy any dog site unseen!!!