Detroit Animal Care and Control

Detroit Animal Care and Control Promoting health and welfare of all within the City of Detroit from animal-related hazards, encourage responsible pet ownership.

Please DO NOT message with urgent situations. DACC is not an emergency response service. If you feel unsafe or threatened by an animal, please call 911 or your local precinct. Please call our dispatch during our hours of operation at 313.224.6356. For concerns about cruelty or neglect, please call the Michigan Humane Society Cruelty Hotline at 313.872.3401

The mission of Detroit Animal Care and

Control is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the City of Detroit from animal bites, zoonotic disease, or traffic hazards; to maintain the highest standards of humane animal sheltering; to promote the placement of animals into homes; and to encourage responsible pet ownership through education, enforcement, and community partnership. Online dog license available at detroitmi.gov/doglicense

57 DACC animals found loving homes during the nationwide BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event! 🐾💙Thank you to...
05/23/2026

57 DACC animals found loving homes during the nationwide BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event! 🐾💙

Thank you to everyone who adopted, shared our posts, volunteered, and supported DACC— you helped change 57 lives.

Every adoption gives another pet a second chance, and there are still so many amazing animals waiting for their forever homes. Stop by and check them out!

📍1431 E. Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48211

Nutrition facts… but make it adoptable Detroit dogs 🦴🐶 Side effects may include unconditional love, emotional support, z...
05/13/2026

Nutrition facts… but make it adoptable Detroit dogs 🦴🐶 Side effects may include unconditional love, emotional support, zero personal space, and fur permanently attached to every black clothing item you own. 😆

All adoption fees at Detroit Animal Care and Control are waived through May 17 thanks to — stop by and meet your new best friend 💛🐾

04/30/2026

All adoption fees are waived from May 1–17, 2026! 🐾 Stop by DACC to meet our adoptable dogs, each with their own unique personality ready to find the perfect match for your lifestyle. While they love playing together in our yards, what they really want is a home to call their own. ❤️

Come meet your new best friend!
📍1431 E. Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48211
⏰ 10:30a to 5:30pm

**We are closed to the public April 30 and May 1 for a staff training, but return to regular business hours Saturday May 2.

DACC is proud to be part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” National Adoption Event! 🐾 Joining hundred...
04/29/2026

DACC is proud to be part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” National Adoption Event! 🐾 Joining hundreds of organizations across the country, we’re helping pets find loving homes. From May 1–17, 2026, all adoption fees are waived—making it the perfect time to meet your forever best friend.

📍1431 E. Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48211

It’s that time of year—kitten season! 🐈 Have you seen any in your neighborhood? Use this as your personal resource for k...
04/28/2026

It’s that time of year—kitten season! 🐈 Have you seen any in your neighborhood? Use this as your personal resource for kitten care in Detroit and share with a neighbor! 🏡🐾

Our shelter will be closed THIS Thursday and Friday as staff attend training. Regular shelter hours will resume Saturday...
04/28/2026

Our shelter will be closed THIS Thursday and Friday as staff attend training. Regular shelter hours will resume Saturday May 2. Thank you for understanding. 🐾

Perfect on paper, better in person! These pups have updated their resumes and are ready for a home that loves a little a...
04/23/2026

Perfect on paper, better in person! These pups have updated their resumes and are ready for a home that loves a little awkward, a little wild, and a whole lot of heart. Stop by DACC and meet your perfect candidate today 🐾

📍Open 7 days a week
10:30am-5:30pm
1431 E. Ferry St.
Detroit, MI 48211

From Detroit roots to leadership roles—Assistant Director Rachel Williams and Senior Veterinarian Dr. Marcy McKeithen ar...
04/21/2026

From Detroit roots to leadership roles—Assistant Director Rachel Williams and Senior Veterinarian Dr. Marcy McKeithen are turning their passion for animals into action; strengthening care, compassion, and community every day. 🐾🐈🐕

This week is about staying informed and learning how to prevent dog bites before they happen. Understanding body languag...
04/13/2026

This week is about staying informed and learning how to prevent dog bites before they happen. Understanding body language, respecting space, and staying aware can make all the difference. Prevention starts with us.

Report Detroit Dog Bites to: (313)922-DOGS

04/08/2026

Adopting from DACC is the best decision you could make on sunny days like today! 😎🐾💛

☀️Not ready to adopt? Take our Detroit pups on a Dogventure around the city and make it a day to remember! 🐕

Address

1431 E Ferry Street
Detroit, MI
48211

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+13132246356

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