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Detroit Dog Rescue

Dog shelter in St. Clair Shores, MI

Detroit Dog Rescue, founded in 2011, is known for taking in Detroit’s dogs and investing the time and training needed to re-home them. We are Detroit's first no-kill shelter.

Our nonprofit organization focuses on raising awareness of the mounting homeless and stray dog epidemic in Detroit, along with advocating for humane rescue alternatives such as no-kill sheltering, foster care and adoptions, pet identification and healthy pet population control through spay and neutering. Detroit Dog Rescue also specializes in community outreach, and we work closely with local, city and statewide organizations in order to educate and involve people in this cause. We also respond to calls to assist the Detroit Police Department, Highland Park Police Department, Hamtramck Police Department, Fire Departments, the City Administration, as well as hundreds of residents who have asked for our help.

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 806119
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Adoptable pets at Detroit Dog Rescue

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Orange's adoption status with email updates.
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Orange

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 mos
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Purple's adoption status with email updates.
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Purple

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 mos
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Margo's adoption status with email updates.
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Margo

Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 4 yrs
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Hurricane's adoption status with email updates.
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Hurricane

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Denver's adoption status with email updates.
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Denver

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
St. Clair Shores, MI

Shelter FAQs

Michigan

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

A home check is required for all adoptions and potential fosters to ensure that the dog and your household are a great fit for one another. A team member will assist with the proper introduction of your current animals and the prospective dog.

Per the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, a binding contract is required for fosters and adoptions.

To help cover the costs of the spay/neuter of age appropriate dogs, age appropriate vaccinations, medical care, temperament testing and temporary boarding of the dog, we do require a fee. Adoption fees* are as follows:

$200 for senior dogs
$250 for medium and large adult dogs
$300 for puppies
$375 for small dogs

*If for some reason you feel the dog is not a fit for your home within five days of the adoption, we can keep your fee on file for another adoption for up to 90 days. Donations made to Detroit Dog Rescue are non-refundable.

*We reserve the right to alter or edit fees depending on promotions, medical care, and availability.

Adoption application

https://detroitdogrescue.com/adoption-application/

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PO Box 5543,
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We'll also keep you updated on Atlas's adoption status with email updates.
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Atlas

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Livonia, MI
We'll also keep you updated on C265 litter Viper's adoption status with email updates.
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C265 litter Viper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Livonia, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Bacon (Working Whiskers)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bacon (Working Whiskers)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Windsor, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Mrs. Meyers's adoption status with email updates.
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Mrs. Meyers

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Sterling Heights, MI

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