Summer Camps

How can you not expect bear hugs from a dog named Bear?!

Jones is a sweetheart! You're going to love him right away when you meet him at the Humane Society of West Michigan. He's an 8-month-old Retriever Mix who needs a good home and I'm really surprised he hasn't been adopted yet! He's got such a fun personality, loves attention and is very playful...

Lu is one of five kittens part of a litter that are ALMOST up for adoption at the Humane Society of West Michigan. I say almost because Lu and her siblings are currently 6 weeks old and by 8 weeks they should be ready to go home. Lu is an adorable kitten who will meow, explore and probably hang on you for support...

The Humane Society of West Michigan brought in Zoro, a 13-year-old Maltese/Poodle Mix who was an owner-surrender but is looking for his new home. Don't let Zoro's age discourage you from adopting him. Just because Zoro is considered a "senior" doesn't mean he acts like one...

The Humane Society of West Michigan brought in Zippy! She's a 5-month-old Black Lab who is absolutely adorable and loves attention. Zippy is the type of dog that would do well in any type of family, whether with kids or a single family. Regardless, she will melt your heart...

If Sherlock isn't the perfect dog than I don't know what is! The Humane Society of West Michigan brought in 1-year-old Sherlock, an American Staffordshire Terrier who is sweet and silly! He would make the perfect family dog because he's lovable, excited and for being only 1-years-old he is extremely well behaved and would be easy to train. He ...

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) In a town where I use to live, I learned some disturbing news this past week. A website for Camp Ernest W. Brown in the County of St. Mary's in Maryland describes the camp as a "fun, safe environment" and one of the "most trusted residential summer camps" in the area." Those are actual quotes.