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501C3 Dog & Cat Rescue speaking for the Voiceless in Michigan. A ReJoyceful Animal rescue is always in desperate need of new volunteers. The choice is yours.
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Just a quick message as a reminder to our wonderful supporters: Our organization is volunteer-based, we run solely on the efforts of our fabulous volunteers. These volunteers work full time jobs, have families with children in extracurricular activities, pets of their own and other responsibilities and yet still squeeze time out of the day to volunteer their time to our organization and otherwise

homeless animals. With that being said, sometimes things happen out of our control... please remember it could take 24-72 hours for someone to respond to applications, questions, etc. We always are looking out for the best interest of our animals to ensure they are placed with the best possible families. If you haven't received a response within 3 days, please email us at [email protected] or message us on this page! Thank you for your continued support.

- The ARAR family
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Ever wonder how YOU can make a huge impact on the lives of these poor helpless animals? We need volunteers to aide in fundraising, aide in follow up, fostering, help with administrative or just say a prayer for the babies we are trying to save. If you want to volunteer we can always use your help. It does not matter if you can devote as little as 4 hours a week or 40 hours a week. Every volunteer makes a difference. Here are the various volunteering opportunities available:

Fostering – This is probably one of the most rewarding experiences ever! To see an animal come to you that is helpless, lonely, lost, abused and neglected go from underdog to wonderdog is probably the best feeling in the whole world. Fostering can be demanding at times given the situation of the animal that has been placed in your care. However, fostering should cost you no money at all. The rescue will provide everything that is needed to help you foster the animal in your care. All the foster has to do is ensure that the animal you are fostering gets to its scheduled vet appointments (of course these appointments would be when it is best fit into the fosters schedule), gets the love and attention that the animal so much deserves. The rescue will do everything else. We provide the food, medical care, crates, toys, beds, moral support, ANYTHING you need to care for the animal the rescue will provide. Once the animal is placed up for adoption, you have the choice to be actively involved in the placement of the animal or you can let the rescue do it also. Fostering is by far one of the most life changing things you can do for the animal. The more foster homes we have, the more lives that can be saved. Please consider this if you have the room and availability. All foster homes must be reviewed prior to fostering. All animals currently in the home MUST be spayed or neutered and current on all vaccines, monthly heartworm preventive, monthly flea preventive and healthy prior to the rescue placing a foster animal in your care. The rescue will NEVER place a foster animal in your home that you cannot handle or that will not fit into your lifestyle. We ask that when you sign up to take on a foster animal, you sign up for what could be a long commitment. It can take anywhere from a week to a year or longer to find an animal the right family. If you do not intend on keeping a foster animal for an extended period of time, fostering might not be the right opportunity for you. Maybe another volunteering opportunity within the organization would better suite you…. Administrative – A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue can always use administrative help. We are always in need of volunteers to do follow up on animals, helping to maintain files, maintain the website, maintaining the e-mail database, sending out spay and neuter reminders, aiding in the placement of animals, helping at adoption events, educating the public, helping to streamline processes and procedures, bringing fresh new ideas to the table. Fundraising – This is also a rewarding way to volunteer. We are always in need of volunteers to steer and head up fundraisers. This is how the rescue can stay in business and save the lives that need us so desperately. If you are a good people person and “ain’t to proud to beg” helping with our fundraising efforts might be right up your ally. We need volunteers to solicit for donations, solicit for donation baskets / giveaways for fundraising events, bring fresh and innovative ideas for different types of fundraisers to do, help with organizing adoption events, help with marketing and branding. If none of the above qualifies for something that you could do, we can ALWAYS use monetary donations to help the cause. Every dollar helps. No donation is too small. Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1910176?token=2E988845W0882943H

Venmo:
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03/10/2025

Heartfelt words from a volunteer at our shelter ❤️

To the person who abandoned this guy:

Did you honestly think your cat would be just fine after you abandoned him? If you thought A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue would have noticed him sooner, you were wrong on both thoughts.

Newsflash, taking an indoor cat (which he clearly was) and forcing him to be outside caused him so much stress. Feral cats don't cry- he did and loudly. We don't know how long he was out there for. His cries attracted other animals to him. He got beat up because of you! His front leg is so swollen, he's limping. His poor nose and entire body has scratches and wounds everywhere. Think before you just discard an animal like they're trash!

I heard him crying while a dog was being taken out. Ferals don't cry! I knew something was wrong. He came up to me. I almost had him. Another cat started staring him down. They got into a fight and took it into the woods. Pitch black and I didn't care, I went in after them. Branches and thorns hitting my body. "It's ok buddy, I'm coming," I just kept yelling out. I could hear them fighting. I was able to stop the fight but they separated and hobbled off deeper. I followed him. He kept crying. Hit water. Couldn't go around it. "Hold on dude." I kept cursing you out for leaving him to defend himself. I couldn't hear him anymore. He was too deep. I had to get out. Walked around. One more try but a different entrance. I could feel the thorns scraping against my leg. "Where are you bud?" A cry let out. There you are! He started limping away. "Wait! You're ok!" Lisa, grabbed me a can of wet food and brought it to me. Pop open the can and here he came hobbling. He was so hungry! The colony wouldn't let him eat. He wasn't part of their family. He was an intruder. Again, think before you go and dump an animal! His butt went up when I pet him. I scruffed him and picked him up! "I got you, friend. You're going to be ok!"

Turns out I was right! He was painful, but he was friendly! I affectionately named him "Chez." He matters to me now. He's part of my rescue family. He won't become a forever Sanchez, but Chez has me in his corner for life now.

Don't abandon an animal. Whether they were tied up in a yard or sleeping on your couch, that's what they know! They don't know how to fend for themselves. You've provided their food, you're their resource, and now you're telling them to go get food on their own? Do you really think that because they're an animal they know how to hunt? It's their natural instinct is your thought? You're wrong!

Chez is one of the lucky ones to have been found and taken in by a rescue. Please do better. He didn't deserve this!

03/10/2025

🚨 Koda needs OUT of the shelter 🚨

Our big boy is deteriorating fast because even though he is loved and adored, shelter life is too hard on him.. the constant chaos, the new dogs coming in every single day, and no consistency is the exact opposite of what he needs to thrive.

PLEASE share to get him out of our shelter and into a foster home!!

Koda is looking for his Furever home! Or a foster / foster to adopt home! Please help get him out of the shelter!

If you like your dogs how you like your men or your coffee.. tall, dark, and handsome.. look no further because we have the pup for you!

This majestic boy is 100+ lbs of personality and charm.

It’s hard not to be star struck by his beauty and “wolf” looking appearance, but he is not just looks as he is plenty of brains too! Koda is a smart, happy, eager to please and loves to learn kind of guy. He knows a couple of tricks and loves to play with toys, especially soft stuffies or a ball. Koda has fun doing anything and everything- rolling in the snow, playing fetch, or laying next to our shelter employees as they work. Koda has really blossomed since coming to the shelter and we’ve learned so much about him but he would really love a home of his own and out of his shelter cage.

He has the warmest brown eyes that give you a sneak peak of how sweet his soul is ❤️

He does need a home as the only pet, as he can be reactive to other animals. No young kids due to his size, energy, and past.

Foster at https://rejoycefulrescue.formstack.com/forms/foster_form

Adopt at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/10/2025

Hi! My name is Emerald!

I am an 8 week old male shepherd mix and I am almost ready to find my forever home! I love to play with my sister and my foster brother. I’m super adventurous and love to play but equally love to sleep. I sleep through the night in my crate and am working on potty training. I’m unsure of the snow but getting more and more brave with going outside thanks to my foster bro! I also love kids and following around my 3 foster sisters!

Adopt me at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/09/2025

Hi, I'm Babble!

I was found outside by a good Samaritan who kept me safe until rescue help was found. They said I'm super sweet and they couldn't keep me, so away I went to my foster home where I've been pretty spoiled for the last few weeks. Here's the important stuff about me:

📆 I'm about 7 months old.

📣 My name is Babble for a reason... I never stop talking! I can have full conversations with my people, and whenever I want something, I yell at my foster mom for it!

🧶 I love to play, and I'm full of endless energy. Mouse toys, spring toys, ball and track toys... Bring them on!

😺 I'm great with other cats and I require a feline friend in my forever home. If you don't have a friend for me, please consider adopting me as a pair with one of my foster buddies!

🐶 I haven't met dogs, but I would likely do well with a proper introduction.

👶🏻 I have not done well meeting children, so I need older, quieter kids only.

💉 I'm up to date on vaccines, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and I'm scheduled for my neuter already.

Want to take me home? Apply here 👉🏻 www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/09/2025

**Meet Goldie!** 🌟

Hello there! My name is Goldie, and I’m a 1.5-year-old pup ready to find my forever home. I’m a loyal companion, and when I bond with my humans, I love you unconditionally! While I might be a little shy at first—I’ve had some challenges in my past—I’m eager to start my new beginning.

Once I feel comfy and safe with you, I’ll be your shadow and cuddle buddy for life! 🥰 I absolutely adore other dogs and cats—they're my best friends and make my heart so happy. Playtime with my furry pals is one of my favorite things, and I love to romp around in the yard.

I thrive in a fenced yard where I can run and play freely! *Just a little heads up: due to safety reasons, I need to stay off a tether—my humans have my best interests at heart!* I also enjoy long walks, exploring new sights, and soaking up the great outdoors.

I’m now ready to find my forever family who will be patient enough to earn my trust. If you’re looking for a loyal friend who will reward your kindness with endless love, I’m the girl for you! Can we be best buddies? ❤️

If you think you’re the right fit for me, let's meet and see if we can create some beautiful memories together!

Adopt Goldie at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/09/2025

💜🐾Circe can't wait to meet you!!🐾💜

(pronounced sir-see)

🎈Female, born approximately July 2024.🎂

😺Circe is a sweet little lady who loves to rub her face against her humans. She is very cuddly and is purr-fect for any family. Her ideal family will need to have another cat to keep her entertained.

🐶She prefers cats over dogs. She is great with kids and other cats.😸

💉Circe has already been spayed and has had her rabies vaccine. She will be getting her first (of three) rcp vaccination before going to her furever home. Her furever family would need to be prepared to finish her rcp vaccinations.

⚕️Circe's furever family will need to be willing to give oral flea prevention. She had an allergic reaction to topical prevention.

Adopt Circe at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/09/2025

🚨 URGENT Placement Needed!! 🚨

Meet Winter!

Winter is the SWEETEST 1 year old, spayed female GSD who came to ARAR after being diagnosed with a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA), a condition that required surgical intervention due to a tight band around the esophagus. Her surgery went well and she recovered quickly.

As time went on, additional GI issues were noticed including frequent and explosive diarrhea and occasional constipation. After many diet changes and medical work-ups, it is believed that Winter has irritable bowel disease (IBD). Her current food is by prescription and seems to be improving the chronic diarrhea. She has begun to put on weight. However, Winter needs to be let out very frequently as she can have several bowel movements a day with little warning. She has an appointment at OVRS with internal medicine on March 18th that she MUST attend - the appointment cost will be covered by the rescue. It is the high hope that she receives a concrete diagnosis and ultimately be headed toward proper treatment/diet.

Winter is extremely smart, docile, and playful. Her favorite thing in the entire world is fetching tennis balls. She is ok with other dogs and is very well socialized. However, she could care less about dogs, just wants to play ball. She is great around kids and has been around children ages 2 and up. Manners towards cats is unknown. She seems to have extremely low prey drive (if any) while on walks. She walks on a leash and obeys commands.

Winter needs adopters who have flexibility in their schedules to let her outside to potty very frequently. She is housebroken and signals when she has to go out but it’s time sensitive. She is literally the PERFECT dog other than managing her GI issues. Her current food is Hills Biome, which seems to have made the biggest improvement.

Please consider meeting Winter, but caution, it may be love at first sight ;)

Foster to adopt at https://rejoycefulrescue.formstack.com/forms/fta

03/08/2025

Are you going to be Cinderella’s Prince Charming?

Cinderella was a young momma who raised 7 babies! Whew! She is tired!! She is such a sweet girl and so deserving of her own loving home! She loves to play—laser toys are her favorite.
She is litter trained, microchipped and will be spayed and fully vaccinated at adoption. She has been tested and is negative for FIV/FeLV and has a negative f***l.

Adopt Cinderella at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/08/2025

If you’re looking for a wiggly, happy go lucky, ador-a-bull lover girl than look no further than Macy!

This chunky monkey literally loves everything- allllll people, kids, other dogs.. her heart knows no strangers! Macy is just a young girl about a year old and 60 lbs. She’s thicker than a snicker and a strong girl but her heart is pure as it gets. She’s beyond cute and she knows it! Macy loves going for car rides, walks, meeting new people and going new places. She is food motivated and will make a great future best bud for someone. Macy is potty trained and quickly becoming a volunteer favorite at our shelter - but she deserves a home of her own.

Macy is looking for a foster, foster to adopt, or adoptive home - think she could be the one fur you?

Adopt at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

Foster at https://rejoycefulrescue.formstack.com/forms/foster_form

03/08/2025

Meet BJ!

BJ is a 6 year old Shih Tzu mix. He is a sweet boy and loves to be around his people. He loves to play, his favorite is fetch!!! He gets along well with cats, really cares less about them. Would need slow introductions to dogs but does do well with his fosters dogs. He does well with children too, though he is still learning not to jump on them. He is just so excited to meet everyone!!! He has had a dental cleaning, is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines. He does have an issue with marking because of being neutered later, but has shown great improvement since his surgery. He is really the sweetest boy ever and would love a family of his own!! Will it be with you??

Adopt BJ at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/08/2025

🐾 Adoption Event Today! 🐾

Come on out to Pet Supplies Plus and meet some of our adoptable dogs and cats!

🗺️ 31029 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores
⏰ 12-2 PM

We hope to see you there!

03/07/2025

Meet Maddie, a young, sweet, and loyal Shepherd/ Lab mix.

Maddie found herself at our shelter after her owner had to move and couldn’t bring the dogs with her. Maddie is sooo scared and overwhelmed inside our shelter, but as soon as you get her outside on a walk she turns into a different, happier, and playful girl. She would benefit soo much from a foster, foster to adopt, or adoptive home to decompress outside of our busy shelter. Maddie appears potty trained and tries so hard to keep her kennel clean, but sometimes the long hours are too much and she has an accident. We think in a home this would be a non issue for her. Maddie is on the shy side and would do best with a calmer home. She loves to go for walks and squeaky toys.

Maddie is desperately missing home life and we just know that our girl is going to make the perfect best friend for someone.. could that be you?

Foster at https://rejoycefulrescue.formstack.com/forms/foster_form

Adopt at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/07/2025

Meet Oreo, a 5 year old shih Tzu mix!

Oreo is a gentlemen in every way. He doesn't jump on your or your other pets. He doesn't steal foods or jump on furniture. He will ask permission to go out or for some pats on the head. He would LOVE to get on furniture if you let him, but he is not pushy. He is crate trained and house trained.

Oreo is not very food motivated, so doesn't need to be bribed with treats all the time. He just loves to be in your presence and lay at your feet.

He's playful and energetic. He loves to explore and sniff. He doesn't get drawn into the dog drama of the household. He loves walking on the leash and doesn't pull beyond what is normal.

A fenced in yard would be best for him, but he will come to you if he gets out. He's content to be outside for a while just exploring.

He's very affectionate and would love to snuggle with you. He has a very sweet nature and is gentle, making him a great addition to any home with older kids or just adults.

Oreo is waiting for his furever home. Is it yours?

Adopt at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/07/2025

A huge thank you to the American Gymnastics Institute competitive team for choosing us as the charity to send their winnings! They raised $650 in charitable donations for top team finishes. Congratulations girls and thank you for choosing us. Good luck at states!

03/07/2025

Gratiot is still seeking her forever family!

This sweet girl has been in the rescue for far too long! At 11 months old, Gratiot is great with cats, dogs and kids. She can be shy to warm up, but once you are her people, she will love you with all her heart. She is very sweet and playful, and she needs another feline companion in her new home. If you don't have a cat for her to bond with, she can be adopted as a pair with another cat in the rescue! Gratiot is fully vetted and ready to move in!

Apply to adopt Gratiot here: www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/07/2025

Meet Molly!

Molly is a sweet, timid 1 year old girl who gets along great with other dogs and cats. She would do best with a smaller pack. She currently lives with 4 other pups, a cat, 2 breaded dragons, and ducks and chickens.

Molly had a rough start to life and due to that she has some anxiety issues. She will bark and be standoffish to large people, but once she warms up to you then you're stuck with a white shadow.

Molly loves attention and to snuggle in your lap. She has no issues going in her cubby for bed time or when we have to go to work. She really is soo sweet.

Adopt Molly at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

03/06/2025

We can't understand why Gemini isn't adopted yet!!

Gemini is a 15 week old mixed breed puppy. Her foster mom calls her Gemma or Gem because she’s such a gem of a puppy. She’s smart, sassy and brave. She loves running around with her brother and playing with the older dogs in the house. She is almost housebroken, she sleeps thru the night, and she's crate trained. She would do well in a home with another dog that would match her energy. She is a gem!

Adopt Gemini at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

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Heartfelt words from a volunteer at our shelter ❤️ To the person who abandoned this guy: Did you honestly think your cat would be just fine after you abandoned him? If you thought A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue would have noticed him sooner, you were wrong on both thoughts. Newsflash, taking an indoor cat (which he clearly was) and forcing him to be outside caused him so much stress. Feral cats don't cry- he did and loudly. We don't know how long he was out there for. His cries attracted other animals to him. He got beat up because of you! His front leg is so swollen, he's limping. His poor nose and entire body has scratches and wounds everywhere. Think before you just discard an animal like they're trash! I heard him crying while a dog was being taken out. Ferals don't cry! I knew something was wrong. He came up to me. I almost had him. Another cat started staring him down. They got into a fight and took it into the woods. Pitch black and I didn't care, I went in after them. Branches and thorns hitting my body. "It's ok buddy, I'm coming," I just kept yelling out. I could hear them fighting. I was able to stop the fight but they separated and hobbled off deeper. I followed him. He kept crying. Hit water. Couldn't go around it. "Hold on dude." I kept cursing you out for leaving him to defend himself. I couldn't hear him anymore. He was too deep. I had to get out. Walked around. One more try but a different entrance. I could feel the thorns scraping against my leg. "Where are you bud?" A cry let out. There you are! He started limping away. "Wait! You're ok!" Lisa, grabbed me a can of wet food and brought it to me. Pop open the can and here he came hobbling. He was so hungry! The colony wouldn't let him eat. He wasn't part of their family. He was an intruder. Again, think before you go and dump an animal! His butt went up when I pet him. I scruffed him and picked him up! "I got you, friend. You're going to be ok!" Turns out I was right! He was painful, but he

Hi, I'm Susan! I was one of many outdoor strays at ReJoyceful's shelter amongst a whole colony of feral cats that have been TNRed there. Thankfully, the staff keeps us fed and sheltered, and we're all sneutered so no multiplying! It's a pretty good life for a feral cat, but just a few weeks ago I requested a ticket to the indoor life... And here I am! Here's some things about me: 📅 I'm young, maybe a year or two old, and female. 🩷 I'm a shy and quiet girl, but in the right environment I am an absolute love bug! Get me comfortable and my purr motor will never stop... I may even give you my belly. 😺 I'm ok with other cats. 🐶 I'm unsure if I like dogs. 👶🏻 Older, quieter kids only for me please. 💉 I'm fully vetted including spay, vaccines, microchip, and a negative FeLV/FIV test. Want to adopt me? Fill out the form at www.rejoycefulrescue.com/adopt

VILLAGE! You. Are. AMAZING!! We cannot thank you enough for showering us with puppy food, potty pads, and kitten food. We've got some very happy, full bellied pups here thanks to you! 💙 And of course, thank you to our Amazon driver for dealing with this heavy load!!

🐾 A final update on Drew the kitten 🐾 Drew is doing phenomenally well! Thanks to all who were involved in this amazing recovery, especially our friends at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services, and our quick thinking team of staff and transporters the night he came in. Drew is a mostly normal kitten now, just dealing with some lingering URI symptoms that will be gone before we know it! Watching this sweet boy go from quite literally actively dying, ice cold and hypoglycemic in a box, to upright and eating in just a matter of hours has been absolutely amazing. The resilience of some of these animals we see in rescue is just mind-blowing. Thank you to our supporters and donors for making Drew's life a possibility! Drew is off to his forever home today and we couldn't be happier for him! 💙💙💙

🚨Emergency Rescue🚨 This poor kitten was just brought in to our rescue shelter by a good samaritan that found the poor soul just laying in a front yard. We are rushing the kitten NOW to Oakland Veterinary Referral Services (OVRS) for emergency care. Please consider a donation to help with this sweet souls emergency vet bill. We are going to do all we can to try and help kitten through whatever is going on. We think the poor baby is frozen with a severe upper respiratory infection. Help us name this sweet warrior and drop name suggestions below! Please pray and send some healing vibes as this sweet soul will need all the help it can get. 🙏🙏 Ways to donate: 🐾Venmo: @rejoycefulrescue (Business Acct - Watch when you pay via Venmo for scammer accounts!) 🐾PayPal: [email protected] 🐾Zelle: [email protected] 🐾Cashapp: $rejoycefulrescue

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