Animal Aid of Southwestern Michigan is an all-volunteer animal welfare/rescue organization dedicated to preventing the suffering of injured, abused, neglected and homeless dogs and cats in Berrien County.

Our efforts support the elimination of animal cruelty and abuse, foster advocacy through humane education, and seek to improve the quality of life for companion animals. Promoting the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, we aspire to control overpopulation to help ensure that fewer animals are born unwanted.

Welcome to the original FuzzyButz Pet Boutique and Bakery!

We're located in downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan overlooking Silver Beach. Being in the heart of Michigan's fruit belt, we load our treats with local ingredients. Our treats are not just flour and water! We bake fresh daily so you don't have to worry about something that's been sitting on a shelf for weeks.

Picky pooches are our specialty. NO BY PRODUCTS or PRESERVATIVES are found anywhere in our bakery, and there's no need for a degree in Chemistry to read our labels! One step into our bakery and you can smell the fresh-baked goodness! It smells so good, you might even want a taste for yourself! FuzzyButz Family members have been in the food prep and service industry for over 50 years.

Over the past 14 years, we have brought that knowledge to our pet friends. The Pack at FuzzyButz is also proud to bring its guests a full line of boutique items. FuzzyButz is a place where you can pamper the one you love and who loves you unconditionally.

The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that would not exist without your support. Our animals do not choose to be abandoned. The animals rely on us, we rely on YOU!  Check out our website or Facebook page for more information!

Lucky Dog Ranch opened in the Spring of 2025, with a mission to save as many dogs as we can.  A unique non-profit rescue and sanctuary, designed to reduce the stress that is typical in a traditional shelter.  Our goal is to find dogs who have had a tough life- abused, abandoned, scared, lonely... and give them a place where they can thrive and become great family members to a Lucky new home. 

Each guest at Lucky Dog has their own soundproof house- complete with a bed, chair, tv, heat and air conditioning.  This will get them acclimated to home living for their FUREVER family.  They also have a doggy door, which leads to their own fenced in yard, complete with artificial turf.  Daily walks and playtime are a must here at Lucky Dog Ranch, and with 40 sprawling acres of wooded trails and agility obstacles, there is definitely plenty of fun to be had every day!  Our volunteers can be caught snuggling in these cozy cottages watching cartoons with the pups, giving them golf cart rides, or wandering through The Woods on a daily adventure.  Every Lucky Dog is up-to-date on shots, definitely spoiled, and ready for adoption.  These pups are ready to warm your hearts and your homes.