KCAS Pets of the Week: Billy and May May

Two adoptable dogs at Kent County Animal Shelter await their forever homes

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:55am

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The Kent County Animal Shelter in Grand Rapids, Michigan has two dogs, Billy and May May, who are ready to be adopted into their forever homes. Billy is a 3-year-old American Staffordshire terrier who is full of curiosity and energy, while May May is a 2-year-old American Staffordshire terrier with a big heart who loves being active but also enjoys quieter moments.

Why it matters

Promoting the adoption of shelter pets helps find loving homes for animals in need and reduces the burden on overcrowded animal shelters. Highlighting the unique personalities and needs of individual dogs can make it easier for potential adopters to find the right match.

The details

Billy, a 66-pound dog, has been at the shelter longer than they'd like and needs a consistent home with space to move around. May May loves people but is starting to become stressed in the shelter environment, so she needs a patient and active owner who can provide her with the space to decompress.

  • Billy and May May are currently available for adoption at the Kent County Animal Shelter.

The players

Kent County Animal Shelter

A local animal shelter in Grand Rapids, Michigan that cares for and works to find homes for homeless pets in the community.

Billy

A 3-year-old American Staffordshire terrier at the Kent County Animal Shelter who is full of curiosity and energy and is waiting for the right person to adopt him.

May May

A 2-year-old American Staffordshire terrier at the Kent County Animal Shelter who has a big heart, loves being active, and needs a patient and active owner who can provide her with the space to decompress.

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What’s next

Interested adopters can visit the Kent County Animal Shelter's website or call 616.632.7300 to learn more about Billy, May May, and the adoption process.

The takeaway

Adopting a shelter pet not only provides a loving home for an animal in need, but can also be a rewarding experience for the adopter. By highlighting the unique personalities and needs of individual dogs like Billy and May May, the Kent County Animal Shelter aims to help match them with the right forever families.