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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 Smoke's adoption status with email updates.
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Smoke

Mixed Breed (Large)/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Melissa's adoption status with email updates.
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Melissa

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 mos
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Mel's adoption status with email updates.
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Mel

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
St. Clair Shores, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Krotz's adoption status with email updates.
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Krotz

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Pit Bull Terrier

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 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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We'll also keep you updated on Dom's adoption status with email updates.
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Dom

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on BB's adoption status with email updates.
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BB

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Utica, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Enzo's adoption status with email updates.
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Enzo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Westland, MI
We'll also keep you updated on MURPHY's adoption status with email updates.
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MURPHY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Wyandotte, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Huey Lewis's adoption status with email updates.
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Huey Lewis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Garden City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on BETTY's adoption status with email updates.
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BETTY

Greyhound

Female, Adult
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