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Dog rescues and shelters in Michigan

Places to adopt a dog in Michigan (MI), with phone, website and public reviews

194places to adopt
109shelters
85rescue groups

There are 194 dog rescues and animal shelters in Michigan with a public listing: 109 shelters and 85 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Michigan

Near Detroit65Near Grand Rapids39Near Warren64Near Sterling Heights64Near Ann Arbor75Near Lansing34Near Flint49Near Kalamazoo43Near Saginaw25

Breed rescues in Michigan

4

3rd Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue

Fremont, MI · Rescue group · Labrador
No reviews yet
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The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Michigan

26

I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven

Warren, MI · Animal shelter
4.2413 reviews
Website Directions
32

Wyandotte Animal Adoption Center

Wyandotte, MI · Rescue group
4.2375 reviews
Website Directions
37

Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, Home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter

St Joseph, MI · Rescue group
4.2298 reviews
(269) 927-3303 Website Directions
45

Marty’s Place for Animals

Bruce Township, MI · Animal shelter
5.0101 reviews
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Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Michigan take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 514 dog breeders in Michigan.

Dog breeders in Michigan

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Michigan?

We list 194 places to adopt a dog in Michigan: 109 animal shelters and 85 rescue groups, of which 6 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Michigan?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Michigan?

Yes: AuCaDo Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Michigan, Starting Over Airedale Rescue, Inc, Aussiedoodle Haven, 3rd Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue, Michigan Weimaraner Rescue Inc and North Star husky haven. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.