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Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit

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Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit was founded in 1993 by compassionate volunteers who believed that homeless animals deserve a second chance at life.
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We believe in inspiring healthy relationships between people and their pets. Call for urgent issues!

04/23/2025

🎉 We have our winners! 🎉 Meet your very first Pets of the Week…

🌟 Moana – a lovable pup with a zest for life
🌟 Celeste – a soft-hearted sweetheart with big eyes and a gentle soul

Our staff and volunteers cast their votes, and these two came out on top! As a reward, we’re waiving their adoption fees now through Sunday (4/27).

✨ You’ll see them shining in our lobby and across social all week—but their perfect match might be YOU.

📍 Come meet them:
Mon–Sat | 9–11am & 12–4pm
16121 Reckinger Rd, Dearborn

04/22/2025

Tiny Patients. Big Needs. Healing Happens Here. MetroDetroitAnimals.org/Spring-Medical-Match/
Each year, about 3.2 million cats enter U.S. shelters, according to the ASPCA — and a huge portion arrive in the spring when kitten season hits full force.

🐾 Mama cats give birth faster than shelters can find space
🍼 Orphaned kittens need bottle-feeding every 2–3 hours
💉 Many arrive cold, dehydrated, or fighting off illness

Your gift to our Medical Match helps us step up when tiny lives are on the line — and right now, it’s matched up to $50,000. That means double the impact for the kittens flooding through our doors.

04/22/2025

🌸 Cat Parents, Take Note! 🌸
Some popular spring blooms are beautiful — but toxic to our feline friends. 😿
We’ve got your back with a list of safe floral swaps so your home can be both gorgeous and cat-friendly! 💐🐾

Before bringing any plants indoors, check the ASPCA’s full list of toxic and non-toxic plants for pets:
👉 aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

04/21/2025

🐾 Hoppin’ into the week with some of the cutest little bunnies around! 🐰💐

A few of our furry friends got festive for Easter, and honestly, we’re still recovering from the cuteness.

Whether you celebrated or just enjoyed the spring sunshine, we hope your day was full of love, joy, and maybe a few extra treats. 💛

04/21/2025

31 Tails, 31 Happy Trails! 🐾
Last week 31 animals found their way home—and we couldn’t be more grateful. From shy seniors to curious kittens and playful pups, every adoption is a fresh start, and we’re honored to be part of each journey. 💛

Here’s to love, second chances, and more tails heading home this week!

04/20/2025

🐣 Hoppy Easter from our shelter squad! 🐾

Babybel, Barry, Frozen, Annabelle, Leopold, Stan, McSmiley, and Spritz are all sending you tail wags, purrs, and bunny-level cuteness today! 💐💛

Wishing you a day full of joy, treats, and maybe… a new furry friend? 🐰💕

04/19/2025

Caturday mood: a little sass, a lot of cozy.

Annabelle’s got that perfect blend of “I need my space” and “pet me forever”—and honestly, we respect it. This 8-year-old sweetheart is all about calm vibes, warm blankets, and slow trust that turns into total love.

She may be shy at first, but once you’re in, you’re in. Like, head snuggles and quiet hangouts for life. 🐾

Think you’ve got room on your couch (and in your heart) for a mellow queen like her? Learn more: MetroDetroitAnimals.org/adopt-a-pet/

04/18/2025

10,000 cans. 400 neighbors. $1,002 raised.
All thanks to two powerhouse high school seniors with a mission to help animals. 💥🐾

Meet Ann Boettger and Fatima Hadi — longtime Friends for Animals youth volunteers and now official returnables royalty 👑♻️

These two collected over 10,000 cans from more than 400 neighbors (!!) and raised $1,002.30 for the animals. Ann is planning a career as a veterinarian, and with hearts like these, we have no doubt both of them are going to change the world.

Let’s hear it for the next generation of animal advocates 🙌💛

04/18/2025

In case no one told you today…
✨ You’re doing amazing.
✨ You’re loved.
✨ And you definitely deserve to meet Shae.

She’s goofy, gorgeous, and rocking that one-blue-one-brown eye like it’s fashion week. Adoptable. Adorable. And ready to fill your life with tail wags and chaos (the good kind).

Come meet Shae at Friends for Animals
📍 16121 Reckinger Rd, Dearborn
🐾 MetroDetroitAnimals.org/adopt-a-pet

04/17/2025

🐱 Kitten Season Is Coming
💛 MetroDetroitAnimals.org/spring-medical-match/
Every spring, we’re flooded with newborn kittens — and the tiniest ones can’t survive without our help.

🍼 Orphaned babies need bottle-feeding every few hours
🐾 Without a mom or foster, they won’t make it
💉 Many arrive sick or injured and need immediate medical care

Our Medical Fund covers lifesaving treatment — and right now, every dollar is matched up to $50,000 thanks to a generous group of donors. That means double the impact for kittens like these.

04/17/2025

Glenda’s Day Out = Sniffari Queen 👑🐿️

Glenda had the best day ever on her Doggy Day Out with Laura and Janice! She went full explorer mode with a sniffari adventure, zoomed through the yard like a pro, and even had some squirrel-chasing fun (don’t worry, no squirrels were harmed, just seriously judged 🐿️💨).

This sweet girl is full of love and ready for a forever home where she can keep living her best life 💜

👉 MetroDetroitAnimals.org/adopt-a-pet/

04/16/2025

Wish List Wednesday!

We’ve got hungry bellies and hopeful hearts 🐾💛 From kittens to senior pups, your donations help us give every animal the care they deserve.

Shop our Chewy & Amazon wishlists or drop off items in person:
https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/get-involved/donate/other-ways-to-give/

📍Drop-offs accepted Mon–Sat, 9–11AM & 12–4PM at the MaryAnn Wright Animal Adoption & Education Center.

04/16/2025

From Halloween to Spring—Help Kinetic Come Home!

Kinetic has been with us for 155 days, and this high-energy, treat-loving cutie is so ready for a forever home. 🐾💥 At just 1 year and 5 months old, he’s got tons of love to give and adventure to share.

He’s a curious guy who loves sniffaris, showing off his tricks, and soaking up attention. If you’re an active, fun-loving human with a cat-free home, Kinetic might just be your soulmate. 💛

Meet him at MetroDetroitAnimals.org/adopt-a-pet/

04/15/2025

💭 Remember your favorite childhood stuffed animal? Babybel has a whole collection—and she’s still waiting for someone to share it with. 🧸💕

At 9 years young, Babybel is all heart and happy tail wags. She’s playful, inquisitive, and absolutely thriving in her foster home thanks to some very special humans who’ve kept her cozy and loved during her 106 days with us.

She adores cuddles, lives for love, and gets along great with other pets—so if your home has extra laps, treats, or plush toys to spare, Babybel is your girl. 🐾💗

Let’s help her write the happiest chapter yet. 🏡

📍 Learn more: MetroDetroitAnimals.org/adopt-a-pet/

04/15/2025

🐾 Thinking About Fostering? Here’s Your Sign.
This is what hope looks like 🖤

Every time someone opens their home to a foster animal—even just for a few days—they’re creating space in the shelter for another pet in need. Fostering saves lives, full stop.

We provide the supplies and support. You provide the love (and maybe a cozy lap or two). Whether it’s one kitten or an adult dog, you’re helping them heal and get one step closer to a forever home.

Ready to become a lifesaver? Learn more and apply here: MetroDetroitAnimals.org/get-involved/foster/

04/15/2025

Cash Cab Reporting for Cuddles! 🐾📦

Our girl Cash Cab is soaking up all the cozy vibes thanks to the Snuggle Puppy® Re-Homing Program! This amazing initiative gives shelter pets like her a second chance at comfort by providing gently-used Snuggle Puppies with Real-Feel Heartbeats 💓—helping ease stress and bring warmth to their stay while they wait for forever homes.

Cash Cab definitely approves. Just look at that snuggle technique. 😽💤
Thank you,Original Snuggle Puppy, for sending love in a box!

04/14/2025

Spritz took The Somerset Collection in style! 🐾💙
He hit up The Detroit Shoppe with our amazing volunteers, Michele & Julie—and yes, he thought those treats were for him. 🍦🌭

Now he’s just hoping his forever home comes with snacks and snuggles.
🔗 MetroDetroitAnimals.org/adopt-a-pet/

04/14/2025

🥳 What an incredible week!? 🥰🐾 We helped 46 animals find their new homes with the help of, not only our great crew, but also with the support of North Shore Animal League America's Tour for Life! We waived the adoption fees for our animals living with fosters last week, and we will continue to support all of our animals with the best care and the most love we have to give!

Check out our adoptable animals at: https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/adopt-a-pet/🐶🐱✨

Address

16121 Reckinger Road
Dearborn, MI
48120

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Friday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13139432697

Website

http://www.MetroDetroitAnimals.org/

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