Support our no-kill mission

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 501c3 tax exempt non-profit.
Your donations are tax deductible.
For your convenience, our EIN 27-5299891

WE PUT YOUR GIFTS TO WORK

$25

A week of food for one shelter dog

$50

Provides life saving vaccines to a rescue dog

$100

Fills our outreach vehicle w/ fuel

$250

Gives a mother and her newborn puppies a one week stay to decompress in our mutternity room

$500

Helps to spay or neuter two rescue dogs.

$1000

Lifesaving, critical care for a stray dog hit by a car

$2500

The average cost to medically treat and rehabilitate a rescue dog

Prefer to Give by Check?

Please 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 a replica of the 1949 Detroit Dog License tag and will be customized with your name or business and displayed in the lobby of our no-kill 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 no kill-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 becoming a sponsor or securing names rights at our facility? Please contact Kristina@DetroitDogRescue.com

DONATION DROP OFF LOCATIONS

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. 

Donation Drop-Off Locations | Detroit Dog Rescue

Shores Car Care

31080 Harper Ave
St Clair Shores, MI 48082
586-293-1910

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

Ancor Automotive

2360 Bellingham Rd
Troy, MI 48083
248-458-1500

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
*donation box is outside; can be accessed at anytime*

City of Cars

1695 Stutz Dr
Troy, MI 48084
248-458-1500

Hours:
Mon -Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Sun: Closed

Team Players

51081 Mound Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48316
586-254-2755

Hours:
Mon-Thur: 9am-4pm
Frid: 9am-3pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

Dr. Post Dental Office

22601 Harper Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Hours:
Mon: 10am-7pm
Tues: 8am-7pm
Wed: 9am-7pm
Thur: 8am-7pm
Fri: 9am-12pm
Sat: 9am-1pm

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.

Start a Fundraiser for DDR

Detroit Dog Rescue relies on grants and public support to save the lives of animals in Detroit. We always honored when the community supports our efforts.
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