Howell Nature Center is a Livingston County nonprofit that provides wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education and outdoor learning opportunities from its 230-acre campus in Howell. Its programs connect people with Michigan’s native wildlife while also caring for injured, orphaned and displaced wild animals. The organization operates a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
Great Lakes Border Collie Rescue is a volunteer-run nonprofit that rescues, retrains and rehomes Border Collies in need throughout the Great Lakes region. The organization works to give dogs coming into its care the time, training and support needed to prepare for successful placement in appropriate permanent homes. Dogs in
Mulberry Acres Rescue is a Brighton-based nonprofit focused on the rehabilitation, sanctuary care and thoughtful adoption of companion parrots in need. The organization works with birds whose circumstances, health needs or behavior make careful placement especially important, with the goal of determining the environment in which each bird can do
Horses’ Haven is a Howell-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming at-risk equines, including horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Founded in 1995, the organization accepts animals surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them and also assists law enforcement agencies with equines in need. Animals arriving
Karen Storey is the founder and president of 4 Pawz Strong and the creator of Brighton Area Schools’ nationally recognized Pack of Social Emotional Learning Dogs. A longtime special educator and Livingston County community leader, Karen has seen firsthand how specially trained therapy dogs can bring comfort, connection and hope