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Michigan Humane - Detroit

Animal shelter in Detroit, MI

Michigan Humane is the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Michigan, taking in approximately 35,000 animals per year. We have four animal care centers in the Metro area including locations in Detroit, Westland, Rochester Hills and Howell, as well as cat adoption centers in PetSmart stores in several locations and an adoption center at Petco in Sterling Heights. You are sure to find the perfect pet at one of our adoption locations!

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7401 Chrysler Drive
Detroit, MI 48211
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7401 Chrysler Drive

Detroit, MI 48211

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Adoptable pets at Michigan Humane - Detroit

We'll also keep you updated on Lorax's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorax

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Luigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Luigi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Freda's adoption status with email updates.
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Freda

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on SpongeBob's adoption status with email updates.
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SpongeBob

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Tumbleweed's adoption status with email updates.
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Tumbleweed

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Clancy's adoption status with email updates.
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Clancy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Ember's adoption status with email updates.
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Ember

Domestic Longhair

Female, 6 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Detroit, MI

Shelter FAQs

Michigan Humane serves the entire Metropolitan Detroit area. We have four animal care centers in Wayne, Oakland and Livingston counties, all of which offer full-service adoptions and veterinary care. We also have offsite adoption locations in PetSmart stores and Petco in Sterling Heights. Our adoption program is supported by providing individualized treatment and care to hundreds of animals.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We have a simple adoption application and approval process. Our adoption fees vary by animal, but generally include neutering, age appropriate vaccinations, behavior and health assessments, and health insurance. In addition, all adopters have free access to our Adopter Support program for assistance with health or behavior issues that may arise.

Adoption application

https://www.michiganhumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GTKY_Form_adoption.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Michigan Humane - Detroit

Animal Rescue Connection

5651 Plymouth Rd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Wishing on a Whisker

Warren, MI 48089

New Directions Animal Rescue

20140 Woodingham,
Detroit, MI 48221

We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Rochester, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Windsor, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Stellaris - ADOPTED's adoption status with email updates.
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Stellaris - ADOPTED

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Livonia, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Beatrice's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ferndale, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

Husky/German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Monroe, MI
We'll also keep you updated on 🌙“Moonie”'s adoption status with email updates.
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🌙“Moonie”

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 10 mos
Oxford, MI

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