Support Our Mission
Every Dollar Saves
a Detroit Dog.
Your donation is vital to our mission to sustain the first no-kill shelter in the City of Detroit and aid in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of the abused, abandoned and homeless dogs. Your tax-deductible gifts make a direct impact in the lives of the dogs we save everyday.
Abandoned, abused, orphaned, and alone, you can give them a chance.
Detroit Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit — your donations are tax deductible. EIN: 27-5299891
What your donation does
$25
Covers a week of food and supplies for one dog in our program.
$50
Funds vaccinations and a heartworm test for one rescue dog.
$100
Helps cover spay or neuter surgery for a dog in our care.
$753
The average cost of basic care for one dog from rescue to adoption.
Prefer to Give by Check?
Make checks payable to Detroit Dog Rescue and mail to:
Detroit Dog Rescue
P.O. Box 806119
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
More Ways to Give
Venmo
Send directly to our verified Venmo account.
Amazon Wishlist
Purchase supplies and they ship directly to our shelter.
Chewy Wishlist
Dog food, treats, toys — delivered directly to DDR.
Legacy Giving
Become a welcome wall badge sponsor
Drop-Off Donation
Dog food, treats, toys — delivered directly to DDR.
Start a Fundraiser
Create your own fundraising campaign.
Become a Welcome Wall Badge Sponsor
Each badge is fashioned after the 1949 Detroit Dog License tag and will be customized with your name or business, displayed in the lobby of our Grand River shelter on Detroit's West Side.
Silver Badge
$2,500+
Your custom 1949 Detroit Dog License tag badge displayed in the Welcome Wall at our Grand River shelter, customized with your name or business.
Red Badge
$5,000+
Premium placement on the Welcome Wall. Your name or business customized on a Red Badge — the signature color of Detroit Dog Rescue.
Black Badge
$10,000+
The highest tier of Welcome Wall recognition. Black Badge sponsors receive top placement and our deepest gratitude for their transformational support.
Interested in sponsoring a kennel, outdoor yard, or naming rights at our new Westcott facility? Download our Sponsorship Packet →
Drop Off Donations Near You
Drop off supplies at any of our partner locations below. These locations are for donation drop-off only — we do not accept surrendered dogs. Please call to confirm operating hours before visiting.
Shores Car Care
31080 Harper Ave.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8AM - 6PM
Sat-Sun: CLOSED
Important — Please Read Before Dropping Off
Please call ahead to confirm hours before visiting. These locations are for supply donations only — they do not accept surrendered dogs.
For larger donations, please schedule a drop-off time by emailing detroitdogrescue@gmail.com
We cannot accept pillows, comforters, blankets with threads/sequins/embellishments, or towels that are torn.
I'm not sure how many drop off locations you have. If you have many I can create a map to put here.
Start a Fundraiser for DDR
Detroit Dog Rescue relies on grants and public support to provide for our dogs — and we are always honored when the community wants to help. You can create your own fundraising campaign online in minutes, or host a third-party fundraising event.
Hosting a third-party fundraising event? Send a proposal to detroitdogrescue@gmail.com at least 60 days prior to the event. Include the date, location, and what you expect from Detroit Dog Rescue. You will hear back within 14 days.
