Thank you for considering adopting!
If you see a dog or cat that catches your eye and steals your heart, click on the photo to learn more.
Most of our adoptable animals can be found in the new MaryAnn Wright Animal Adoption and Education Center at 16121 Reckinger Road in Dearborn, although some are in foster homes or one of our Cat Adoption Centers. Each animal’s current location is listed in their information below, or for the up-to-the-minute information on availability, please call the shelter at 313-943-2697 ext. 6001 during shelter adoption hours.
We are extremely grateful for our partnering veterinary clinics who provide care for our animals as well as support our community outreach programs. Click here to see the list.
All of our adoptable pups and kitties go home spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. The dogs are also heartworm tested (if at least 7 months old).
We do our best to update information on adoptable pets as frequently as we can. If you are interested in a specific pet, we recommend that you call the shelter and ask if he or she is still available. Adoption questionnaires are processed in the order in which they are received.
Why are the majority of our dogs listed as mixed breeds?
Following significant research and a national trend at animal shelters, Friends for Animals does not attempt to identify incoming dog breeds by sight. Without doing genetic testing, it’s been proven over and over that it’s impossible to tell what breeds make up a mixed breed dog. Less than 50 (.25%) of the 20,000 genes dogs have determine the physical features, and physical features are not a predictor of temperament or behavior.
We at Friends for Animals believe that attempting to label breeds is misleading, and sets adopters up for false expectations. Mixed breed dogs are just that—a mixture of breeds. What’s more important for us is that we match the dog’s temperament and activity level with the right home. Each dog is unique, no matter what they’re made up of. We’re also hoping to get people away from a particular breed stigma. When it comes to adoption, it’s really more about the dog’s personality than the labels. This is why, when viewing our adoptable animals, the vast majority of our dogs will be labeled as a mixed breed.
16121 Reckinger Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
friends@metrodetroitanimals.org
Phone: 313-943-2697 x 6001
Fax: Fax@MetroDetroitAnimals.org
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lost and Found, Trap Rentals, Donation Drop-Off
16121 Reckinger Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
friends@metrodetroitanimals.org
Phone: 313-943-2697 x 6002
Fax: Fax@MetroDetroitAnimals.org
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
