“Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles Shultz (cartoonist, Peanuts)
Shelters take in tons of strays. When you adopt, you not only give that animal a new chance at life; you also make room for new animals to be brought in. The cost of the adoption always goes back to the shelter to supply them with new food and better care for the animals. Are you looking for a new four-legged family friend? Well, look no further! We have a great list of some of the best dog rescues in Michigan.
Michigan Humane
One of the originals: Michigan Humane (Originally Michigan Humane Society) has roots going back all the way to 1877. In 1877, they were called Michigan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In 1925 multiple organizations, like the Detroit Human Society, merged to become the Michigan Humane Society. Now, 140 years later, they have multiple locations all over Michigan. If you would like to see some of the animals available to adopt, click here. Or if you would like to volunteer or foster, you can look here. They have locations in Detroit, Westland, Rochester Hills, and Howell.
Detroit Dog Rescue
Detroit Dog Rescue, founded in 2011, and located in St. Clair Shores, is known for taking in Detroit’s dogs and investing the time and training needed to re-home them. They advocate human rescue alternatives like no-kill shelters, foster care, adoptions, pet identification and healthy pet population control. They have plenty of animals like these to adopt. Or if you would like to donate or volunteer, please do.
BestPals Animal Rescue Center
BestPals Animal Rescue Center is located in Holland, Michigan. Working with the community to provide a no-kill sanctuary for rescues. And they have plenty of ways you can help. How about a little volunteering? Or you can donate right here. And you can read all about their adoption process right here.
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Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue is in Belleville. They were established in 2003. Pete and Marcy, founders of FMAR, moved from their dream home and bought a 6-1/2 acre farm with a run-down house and two great barns. They renovated the smaller of the 2 barns with 9 dog kennels and 5 unique cat kennels.They are always trying to find new homes for cats and dogs. Want to help on a regular basis? How about volunteering? Or if you are wanting to adopt, here is the process to get started.
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Paradise Animal Rescue
Paradise Animal Rescue is located in Lapeer, Michigan. Since they were established, Paradise has helped over 2000 cats and dogs get spayed, neutered, vaccinated and into permanent loving homes. If you would like to be a foster to help, click here. And they always can use volunteers or if you would like to donate items they need. And if you are interested in adoption, they have that too!
I Heart Dogs
I Heart Dogs is located in Warren, Michigan. They are dedicated to giving every animal the compassion and love they deserve. They have a real focus on rehabilitation. I Heart Dogs can always use volunteers or you can also foster. Wait, there’s more! You can also adopt right here!
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Michigan Animal Rescue League
Michigan Animal Rescue League is located in Pontiac, Michigan. First established in 1953, Michigan Animal Rescue League, has been dedicated to providing love and compassion to animals and providing them with what they need till they go to their forever homes. Consider becoming a foster or volunteer. And you can of course adopt right here.
NBS Animal Rescue
While they do have an office in Troy, Michigan, NBS Animal Rescue, is completely foster-based. They are dedicated to the rehabilitation of their animals and providing the proper veterinary care. If you would like to volunteer, just check out their volunteer form. And being foster-based they always can use foster homes. How about bringing a dog home? You can start that process right here.
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Do Only Good Animal Rescue
Do Only Good Animal Rescue works directly with Oakland County Animal Shelter (OCAS is located in Pontiac) and is dedicated to finding the perfect homes for animals that come to the shelter. Whether you want to volunteer, foster or just support, you can do all that right here. Check out all the animals they have ready to be adopted right now.
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WAG Animal Rescue
WAG is located in Livonia. WAG Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit (501c3), domestic companion animal rescue organization dedicated to placing homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens in permanent, loving, responsible homes. Feel free to adopt right here. Or how about volunteering? And they could use foster homes too!
New Beginnings Animal Rescue
Started in 2010, New Beginnings Animal Rescue, located in Royal Oak, has been focusing all of their time, energy, and resources into what is best for the cats in their care. New Beginnings Animal Rescue is a No-Kill, 501(c)(3) Exempt, Non-Profit cat rescue. Maybe you would like to bring a kitty into your world? Click here to adopt! And they can use foster homes and donations.
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Gross Pointe Animal Adoption Society
Shelter To Home
Every animal is an individual – worthy of being treated with dignity and respect, who should be protected from all forms of cruelty and neglect. Shelter to Home is located in Wyandotte. At the moment, they are closed to the public because of Covid, but they will gladly set up adoptions and have a great website to check out the great kitties and dogs they have.
Taylor Animal Shelter
Located in Taylor, the Taylor Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing care for animals till they can find them a forever home. If you would like to adopt, come on by or check out their animals here.
