Paul the Meatball

Adopted: 01/06/2026

🍽️ We rescued “Paul the Meatball” almost 18 months ago. He was waiting at Detroit Animal Control with no way out. He was taken out and quickly returned and sat in a four by four kennel awaiting his fate. Despite volunteers at the municipal shelter who loved him, he had no pathway.
Kristina and the team fell in love with him instantly. It was going to be a long shot, it was going to be a lot of work, it was going to take dedication and an adopter who understood him, but it wasn’t impossible. So, the team decided to pull him from the municipal shelter that day and bring him to Detroit Dog Rescue.
Over the next year, the team worked hard with Paul using positive reinforcement training and he made improvements, but we still knew he needed the right home. This meatball needed a special sauce if his life was going to be gravy.
So, the adoption team got to work. They found Paul a foster who was willing to do the work. Now, Paul is officially home. PAUL IS ADOPTED!
We can’t thank his adopter enough for being willing to do the work. Training with your dog builds the best bond. No human or dog is perfect, but if you do the work, you’ll see it’s worth it! 🍝