The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (MDARD) says 22 animal shelters from across the state have been awarded a share of $150,000 through the Animal Welfare Fund.
Four of the shelters receiving a portion of the funds are located in metro Detroit.
They include:
- Romulus Animal Control will — $4,000
- The Taylor Animal Shelter — $8,000
- Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit — $7,000
- Michigan Humane — $3,000
MDARD allows people to donate part or all of their tax refund to the Animal Welfare Fund.
The fund has already distributed more than $1.9 million to 305 shelters since 2010.
All you have to do is check the 'funds' box on your state tax return.
