PAR took in 155 cats and 55 dogs in 2009.

PAR  had over 104 animals  that were adopted out in 2009!

PAR goes through roughly 175 pounds of kitty litter and 60 pounds of cat food each week.

PAR currently has  44 animals that are need of a good home.

WHO WE ARE

Paradise Animal Rescue, Inc. (PAR) is Lapeer County's first and only animal protection shelter registered with the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Founded in 2002 as an all volunteer, non-profit organization. We qualify for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. That means that donations you make to PAR are deductible on your federal tax return.

Our Mission

Is to serve the communities needs by rescuing abandoned, abused, or unwanted animals and find them life long loving homes. To improve the quality of life of community animals by providing humane education, promoting birth-rate reduction programs. Reuniting lost pets with their families and supporting affirmative legislative action to aid in the prevention of animal suffering.

Paradise animal Rescue, Inc. is funded solely by private donations and does not receive local, state, or federal funding.

Your help is desperately needed.

Paradise Animal Rescue is not permitted to take in pit bulls.

Board Members                                      Directors

Volunteer Leadership Team 

These are the volunteers who are here to serve you, the community. 

Beth Bruce: Adoption Application Screening Manager

Cindy Gregory: P.A.R. Official Photographer

Dale Butterfield: P.A.R. Newsletter Editor

Dawn Linck: Reception & Information Office Supply Manager

Diana Wiechert: Animal Fostering Specialist

Irene Jarvis: Volunteer Application Screening & Training Specialist

Justin Butterfield: Assistant Store & Sales; Cat Toy Distributor

Marsha Winczner: Environmental & Safety Manager

Mary Streeter: Chamber of Commerce Liaison

Megan Antonides: Follow Up Adoption & Foster Specialist

Michael Sosne: Lapeer County Animal Control Liaison

Michelle Butterfield: Store & Sales Manager; Special Needs Placement Specialist

Paul Tabone: Administrative Assistant

Robert P. Linck: Intake Manager; Assistant to Director

Sherry Baker: Food & Pantry Manager

Suzanne Sosne: Lapeer County Emergency Preparedness Liaison