Welcome to our Pet Shelters and Rescues Page!
Looking for adoptable shelter and rescue pets? Then look no further!
Below you will find information on local shelters and rescues.
To get started, just click on a name to go to their web site and start looking!
Not sure if adopting a pet is right for you? Then check out
The Ultimate Guide to Pet Adoption
Be sure to check out the bottom of the page for more resources, including a
listing of shelters and rescues in Michigan.
Thank you, and good luck finding your new pet!
Local Shelters
790 Featherstone
Pontiac MI, 48342
248-335-9290
The Michigan Animal Rescue League believes that every animal deserves the highest quality of life. Each and every animal that comes through our door is given unconditional love and regard in the form of physical care, socialization and the day to day joys that an animal would receive in a home.
We do not euthanize our animals except when injury, disease or temperament make other options impossible. They have been around since 1953.
Animal Shelter
Adoptable Animals and Fees:
Dogs - ~$200
Cats - ~$100
2120 Metamora Rd.
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 628-0435
K-9 Stray Rescue League is a state and federally licensed non-profit group formed in 1990 primarily to save dogs on the euthanasia list at local animal shelters. Most of the dogs at county and local shelters are there through no fault of their own. All they need is a loving, understanding, and responsible new home. We strongly encourage you to give these dogs a "New Leash on Life" by adopting from a local or county shelter, a humane society, or an organization like ours.
Dog Shelter only
Adoption fees are $125-$225
Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan
27796 John R
Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-548-1150
A no-kill shelter whose mission is to find homes for as many adoptable animals as humanly possible. To educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering to help control the pet population. To put an end to the needless and senseless killing by shelters of healthy adoptable puppies, dogs, kittens and cats.
The Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan ("AWS") was formed in 1982 by a group of concerned veterinarians and individuals who were alarmed at the rate of euthanasia performed on healthy and social cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. The goal of the organization is to secure homes for as many rescued animals as possible. In the past 30 years, AWS has found homes for over 20,000 "unwanted" felines and canines. These puppies, kittens, dogs and cats are rescued from various pounds throughout Michigan and Ohio, some are strays, and some are owner surrenders.
Animal Shelter and Fosters Pets
Adoptable Animals and Fees:
Cats: $65-$85
Dogs: $125-$350
Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue
51299 Arkona Rd.
Belleville, MI 48111
734-461-9458
**Please call to make an appointment**
FMAR is a non-profit 501(c) 3 rescue for dogs and cats that started in April 2003 with the help of great volunteers and supporters. FMAR's Goal Is To Match The Right Pet To The Right Family.
Animal Shelter
Adoptable Animals and Fees:
Cats: $80
Dogs: $150-$175
20179 McKernan Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118
734-612-3020
Barn Sanctuary is a hands-on animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farm animal refugees. This includes any animals that have been abused, abandoned, sentenced to death or are victims of natural disasters. We educate the public about the horrific treatment of animals raised and slaughtered by modern day farm factories, and the positive impact that a plant-based diet can have on the environment and our health.
Farm Animal Sanctuary only - Not available for adoption
But would love your donation!
PO Box 222
Manchester, MI 48158
734-428-9617
SASHA Farm is the midwest's largest farm animal sanctuary. At our shelter, not only do we provide food and water, veterinary care and a roof over their heads, we also give the animal residents affection, social interaction with others of their own species, and a sense of security.
Farm Animal Sanctuary only - Not available for adoption
But would love your donation!
Lists of Shelters and Rescues in Michigan:
Rescue Shelter (part of Rescue Me!) - This is the largest listing
Other resources: