We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization determined to save homeless, abused, forgotten & misplaced dogs of Detroit and build the first no kill rescue & rehabilitation center in Detroit.

Updates 11-7-13

Detroit Dog Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are tax exempt for your generous donations. Our EIN is 27-5299891 for your tax purposes.

There are more thousands of stray dogs running loose in the streets of Detroit daily, and only 6 animal control workers to rescue them as of 2013. Over 90% of dogs picked up in Detroit are euthanized. There are simply not enough resources, funding, rescue workers, foster homes or people who are willing to adopt.

Detroit Dog Rescue was born in February 2011 after the City of Detroit refused to allow access to a network television series that would have documented the lives of dogs trying to survive in an urban environment. There is a stray dog epidemic in the city, just as there is in many cities across the United States that have had to deal with economic decline, dwindling populations and abandoned buildings. If other animal lovers around the world could see what we see on the streets of Detroit every day, we know that they would help us make a difference in this city, one dog at a time.

Detroit Dog Rescue is focused on raising awareness for the plight of these forgotten animals. We use our voices to tell their story.

At this time, as ordered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, we are not permitted to take in stray or homeless dogs off the streets of Detroit unless called upon by Detroit Police & Fire. We currently work with local authorities, at their request, to ensure the safety of the communities of Detroit by rescuing homeless dogs, when called upon by local authorities, from the harsh elements of the urban environments where they roam. DDR's rescue operations also consist of assisting the Detroit Police and Fire Departments by recovering and rescuing abused & unwanted companions they encounter during their operations. Detroit Dog Rescue also takes in owner surrendered dogs by Detroit residents. Although, Detroit Dog Rescue does not have a shelter at this time we are diligently working on plans for the construction and/or rehabilitation of an existing structure for the shelter site all while in continuing to raise the substantial funds required, not only to open, but to sustain operations for years to come. Without a shelter, Detroit Dog Rescue must rely on a network of veterinarian clinics, boarding facilities & foster homes to house the dogs we rescue. With this system in place, depending on the number of dogs in our care, on occasion Detroit Dog Rescue may not be able to assist residents with the successful surrender of their pets. Not having adequate space for boarding can directly effect conducting a proper rescue & rehabilitation. Detroit Dog Rescue also specializes in K9 community outreach to Detroit residents. Our Community Outreach Program provides routine & emergency veterinarian services for residents dogs, educating the residents about the importance of spaying & neutering their animals and how to properly care for their pets to keep them healthy and safe. We also supply residents by offering free dog food and supplies to those in need. We work closely with local, city and statewide organizations in order to educate and involve people in this cause.

In the event you have an emergency and witness a dog in need, we urge you to first contact your local authorities for help as we are not currently an emergency service. Once contacted by the Detroit Police Department, and with the provisions we have the proper resources & space to take action, Detroit Dog Rescue will respond in a timely fashion to assist in whatever dog rescue situation necessary to provide safety of it's citizens and dogs.

The DDR Crew greatly appreciates the support and patience of our fans while we work very hard to make sure every appropriate step is taken to provide a strong, viable rescue organization that will combat the homeless dog population on a MASSIVE level! Your constant support, donations and love for DDR and the pups of Detroit thus far has been IMMEASURABLE! With your continued support, WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Please donate what you can to help by going to:

www.detroitdogrescue.com

You can also mail donations to:

P.O. Box 806119, St. Clair Shores, MI 48040

Thank you!

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By joining the Detroit Dog Rescue community page, each individual must agree to abide by the following rules. Those who violate these rules on more than one occasion may be permanently blocked from posting to this community page. Please respect these guidelines. This is a place for healthy discourse, conversation, and proactive efforts.

We reserve the right to remove posts and comments containing any of the following:

• Derogatory language
• Profanity
• Spam
• Threats or mentions of violence
• False facts or misinformation
• Personal insults, slander, or bullying
• Promotion of illegal behavior or activities
• Off-topic content

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