There are many, many more shelters and rescues in the state of Michigan and other nearby states. Some of these are breed specific, others are humane society-type places with dogs and cats to adopt. Several of them are partnered with Petfinder.
BIG Thanks to Anne Clark for compiling this list of links!
Rescue, Adoption and Shelter Organizations for Dogs & Cats
- PAWS Animal Rescue
- FIDO Dog Rescue of Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor Cat Clinic
- Camp Kitty
- Michigan Humane Society
- Humane Society of Huron Valley
- Humane Society of Livingston County
- Humane Society of Monroe County
- Kalamazoo Humane Society
- Lenawee Humane Society
- Cascades Humane Society
- Michigan Animal Adoption Network
- Whiskers & Wags
- Wag Animal Rescue
- Guardian Angel Animal Rescue
- Silver Lake Animal Rescue League
- Last Day Dog Rescue
- Last Chance Rescue
- Faithful Friends Animal Rescue
- Canine Companions Rescue Center
- Michigan Animal Rescue League
- Closer to Home Animal Advocates
- Peace & Paws
- Best Buddy Rescue Center
- Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue
- Better Life Canine Center
- 4Paws Animal Rescue
- Home Fur-ever Animal Rescue
- Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan
- Animal Rescue Connection
- Runnin Rescue
- Pixie’s Animal Welfare Society
- Waggin Tails Dog Rescue of Northville
Breed Specific
- Michigan Pug Rescue
- Greyhounds of Eastern Michigan
- Greyhound Expressions
- Wire Fox Terrier Rescue | Great Lakes
- Airedale Rescue
- Rat Terrier Rescue
- Bouvier Rescue
- Schnauzer Rescue
- Bull Terrier Club of Metro Detroit
- Border Collie Rescue
- Midwest Schipperke Rescue
- Michigan Basset Rescue
- The Buster Foundation for Pitbull Education & Rescue
- Michigan Coonhound Rescue
- Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan
- Michigan Boxer Rescue
- Michigan Sharpei Rescue & Adoption
- Michigan Weimaraner Rescue
- Heart of Michigan Bermese Mountain Dog Club
- North American Dutch Shepard Rescue
- Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue
- Great Dane Rescue
- German Shepard Rescue of Michigan
- Second Chance Doberman Pinscher Rescue
