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
- P.O.E.T Animal Rescue
- 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
- Cascades Humane Society
- Humane Society of Monroe County
- Kalamazoo Humane Society
- Lenawee Humane Society
- Michigan Animal Adoption Network
- 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
- Best Buddy Rescue Center
- Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue
- Better Life Canine Center
- 4Keeps Animal Rescue
- Home Fur-ever Animal Rescue
- Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan
- Animal Rescue Connection
- 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
- Great Lakes Mini Schnauzer Rescue
- Bull Terrier Club of Metro Detroit
- Midwest Schipperke Rescue
- The Buster Foundation for Pitbull Education & Rescue
- Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan
- Boxer Haven Rescue
- Sharpei Savers Rescue & Adoption
- Michigan Weimaraner Rescue
- Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue
- North American Dutch Shepard Rescue
- Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue
- Great Dane Rescue
- Second Chance Doberman Pinscher Rescue