In this article, we’ve featured 10 of the best dog rescues in Michigan. Read on to learn about them, their activities and how you can get involved.
1. Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue
This non-profit was established in 2003, in Belleville, and since then they and their network of volunteers have worked hard to rescue and provide new homes for both dogs and cats in Michigan.
If you’d like to find ways to help Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue, they are always in need of volunteers. Check out their volunteer form and let them know you’d like to help!
If you’d like to adopt one of their animals, then check out their adoption process and get ready to welcome a new four-legged friend into your home.
Ready to get in touch? Just call the number at the bottom of their homepage!
2. Almost Home Animal Rescue
Founded in 2001, this animal rescue was formed after co-founder Gail Montgomery found herself frustrated by how often animals in other rescues and shelters were euthanized. Almost Home Animal Rescue is committed to finding the perfect home for every animal that comes to them.
Almost Home Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue, so consider helping them out by becoming a foster home! You can also help them as a volunteer, which they always need. Looking to adopt? Take a look at their adoption process.
Go ahead and give Almost Home Animal Rescue a call today.
3. Paradise Animal Rescue
If you’re looking for an animal rescue around Lapeer, Michigan, then be sure to check out Paradise Animal Rescue. Since their establishment, they have helped over 2,000 cats and dogs get vaccinated, spayed and neutered, and find their forever homes.
If you’d like to become a foster for this rescue, then fill out the application form on their website. Or you can help as a volunteer, or by donating necessary items for the animals at Paradise Animal Rescue.
Wanting to adopt? Check out their adoption process.
Get in touch with Paradise Animal Rescue now!
4. I Heart Dogs
Located in Warren, Michigan, this animal rescue is dedicated to giving every animal they help the empathy and compassion those animals deserve. With a focus on rehabilitation, they work hard to ensure their animals get a second chance.
I Heart Dogs is always looking for volunteers to help with their dogs. If you’d like to open up your home and become a foster for a dog in need, then apply to become a foster. Thinking of adopting a dog? Take a look at I Heart Dogs’ adoption process.
When you’re ready, visit their contact page and give I Heart Dogs a shout!
5. The Devoted Barn
If you’re in the Holly, Michigan area and looking for an animal rescue that help animals in situations of neglect, abuse, and hoarding, then consider visiting The Devoted Barn. They also have a program dedicated to working with and helping feral dogs so that they can get the loving homes they need.
This rescue is always in need of volunteer help, whether it’s fostering or on-site volunteering. Looking to adopt a dog? Check out their dogs currently available for adoption.
If you’d like to learn more, visit their contact page and get in touch.
6. Michigan Animal Rescue League
Located in Pontiac, Michigan, this animal rescue and shelter was first established in 1953. Since then, their team of staff and volunteers have provided the love and compassion their animals needs while waiting for their forever homes.
If you’re looking to help out at this rescue, there are several ways to do that. Consider becoming a volunteer, a foster, or helping the enrich the animals’ lives. If you’d like to welcome a new pup into your home permanently, take a look at MARL’s adoption process and fill out the form.
To get in touch, visit their contact page and give them a shout.
7. NBS Animal Rescue
With an office in Troy, Michigan, this animal rescue is completely foster-based. NBS Animal Rescue is committed to the rehabilitation of their animals, as well as providing veterinary care and training.
Want to volunteer with NBS Animal Rescue? There are plenty of benefits to working as a volunteer. If you’d like to foster, then fill out their foster application form.
Ready to bring a dog into your home? Fill out NBS Animals Rescue’s adoption form.
If you’d like to get in touch, go to NBS Animal Rescue’s contact page and give them a call.
8. Misfit Angels Dog Rescue
This foster-based rescue is committed to providing foster homes for their dogs until they are able to eventually find the perfect, loving forever home.
Misfit Angels Dog Rescue is always looking for foster homes. Being 100% foster-based, they rely on fosters to help their dogs! If you’d like to become a foster, fill out their online application. If you’re looking to adopt, take a look at their adoptable dogs. If one of them tugs your heart-strings, then fill out an adoption application.
If you’d like to get in touch and learn more, visit their contact page!
9. BestPals Animal Rescue Center
Working to help both dogs and cats, BestPals Animal Rescue Center in Holland, Michigan works with organizations within the community to provide no-kill options to surrendered animals.
There are plenty of ways to help out at BestPals Animal Rescue Center. Consider donating so they can provide the best veterinary care to their animals. If you can spare the time, think about becoming a volunteer.
Ready to bring a four-legged pal into your home? Read up on their adoption process and apply to adopt.
Get in touch with BestPals Animal Rescue Center today.
10. Do Only Good Animal Rescue
Working directly with Oakland County Animal Shelter, Do Only Good Animal Rescue strives to find the perfect homes for the animals that find themselves in the shelter.
If you’re passionate about helping dogs, Do Only Good Animal Rescue has many ways you can support their animals. Whether it’s by volunteering, fostering, or just supporting them financially, anything you can do is appreciated.
Looking to adopt a dog? Take a peek at all their available dogs. If one of them seems like the right dog for you, fill out their adoption application.
To learn more, visit their contact page and give Do Only Good Animal Rescue a call today!
Evelyn is a writer and dog lover living with her roommate and their foster dog Bacon. In her spare time you can find her curled up with a book, out for a jog, or listening to true crime podcasts.
