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I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven

Animal rescue in Warren, MI

Vision: A kinder world where all animals’ lives matter

Mission: Lead the no-kill movement by rescuing, rehabilitating, re-homing and providing a place of refuge for homeless dogs, while also providing a haven for the pets belonging to domestic violence survivors.

We Believe In:
Kindness: We act compassionately to bring happiness and love to animals and people
Honesty: We are transparent and open in intentions and communication
Sincerity: We match behavior to beliefs
Advocacy: We protect the voiceless
Freedom: We provide a refuge free from abuse, neglect, suffering, apathy and judgment
Peace: We check ego, anger, negativity and sadness at the door; we are there for the animals

Contact
Phone
Address
22415 Groesbeck Hwy
Warren, MI 48089
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Meet their adoptable pets

22415 Groesbeck Hwy

Warren, MI 48089

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven

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

Lhasa Apso

Female, 10 mos
Warren, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Tallulah's adoption status with email updates.
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Tallulah

Chinese Crested/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Warren, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Neil Catrick Harris's adoption status with email updates.
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Neil Catrick Harris

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Warren, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Nana's adoption status with email updates.
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Nana

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs
Warren, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Janice's adoption status with email updates.
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Janice

Hound (Unknown Type)/Great Pyrenees

Female, 3 mos
Warren, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Chico's adoption status with email updates.
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Chico

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Warren, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Braxton's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Braxton

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
Warren, MI

Rescue FAQs

Metro Detroit Area including Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Home Check
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The information we are providing for this animal was developed based on observations and assessments in a shelter or foster environment. We do our best to provide information that will help determine if the animal might be a good fit for you. Please note that behaviors may change in a home environment. We also ask our applicants to assume that any animal they adopt from us will need to be potty-trained and learn house manners, although this is not always the case. In most cases, the listed breeds are also best guess. Our online animal bios are designed to provide as much information as possible and answer some anticipated questions. We do not have the resources to respond to emails with more specific questions.

We are receiving an unusually high number of applications at this time! Applications are reviewed as they are received, but we do not select adopters on a first-come basis. Our job is to ensure each pet is placed into the best fit home for them and that adopters are paired with an animal that is a good fit for their lifestyle. All animals will stay on Petfinder until they are “pending adoption”. Therefore, if an animal is still listed, we are still accepting applications for him/her! Please do not send inquiries about a specific animal's availability as this can change quickly over the course of the day. The fastest way to get a response is to simply submit an application! We will do our best to notify you by email if the pet(s) you are interested in are no longer available. New animals are posted daily, so please let us know if another furry friend peak your interest (there is no need to fill out a second application)!

Fill out the application (DOG: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=dr1937&method=online_form_html&formid=26, CAT: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=dr1937&method=online_form_html&formid=41) completely. Every question must be answered, and it must be signed.

-Applicants must be 21+ years old and live within a 50-mile radius of our shelter at 22415 Groesbeck Hwy, Warren 48089.

-You must identify at least 1 dog/cat that you are interested in.

-Attach a copy of proof of home ownership (i.e. tax bill, deed, or mortgage payment – you can black out the account #, etc.) or animal clause/agreement of your rental agreement. This must be in a .jpeg format. If you are unable to send in this format, please be prepared to provide this documentation in another way prior to adoption.

Once your application is received, it will be assigned to one of our volunteer Adoption Counselors who will follow-up with the applicant who is the best fit within a few days, or to discuss other dogs/cats. It could take up to a couple of weeks for you to receive a final disposition on your application so there is no need to check on the status.

-Introductions will be scheduled by appointment only, 30 minutes per appointment. The entire household, including current dogs, must be present for the appointment. (Note: Please do not bring your dogs if you are meeting cats!). The introductions will take place outside in our parking lot (or in our cat room if you're meeting cats).

-We will continue to perform vet checks for current and prior pets in the household, and home checks will still be done.

-Finalizing the adoption will also be scheduled by appointment.

Thank you for your understanding.

Adoption application

https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=dr1937&method=online_form_html&formid=26

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 4 mos
Eastpointe, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

German Shepherd Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Rochester Hills, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Adrian's adoption status with email updates.
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Adrian

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Madison Heights, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Poodle (Standard)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Metamora, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Louise (bonded with Tina) (Ove's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise (bonded with Tina) (Ove

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Windsor, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Rolo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rolo

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Burton, MI

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