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Pat & Penny

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 5 yrs

Royal Oak, MI

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🐾 Meet Penny & Pat — The Perfectly Balanced Pair 🐾 Penny and Pat are an incredibly special duo — both highly intelligent, beautifully mannered, and a true testament to what well-loved, well-trained dogs can be. These two have been raised with structure and consistency, and it shows in everything they do. They are fully potty trained and accustomed to using a dog door in a fenced yard, allowing them to come and go independently throughout the day. They have excellent house manners, respond reliably to basic commands, and are overall very obedient and easy to live with. They also free-feed responsibly, maintaining healthy eating habits with access to food and water. 💛 Penny is the affectionate heart of the pair. She absolutely loves being close to her people and soaking up attention. She can get a little jealous at times, but it comes from a place of love. Her personality leans more relaxed and laid-back, making her the perfect companion for quiet moments and cozy days. 🎾 Pat is calm, steady, and wonderfully independent. He enjoys a good game of fetch but is otherwise very easygoing and low-maintenance. While he’s not overly affectionate (you might get the occasional kiss!), his gentle, well-behaved nature makes him an incredibly easy dog to have in the home. Together, they balance each other beautifully — offering both companionship and calm, structured energy. Their intelligence, focus, and temperament could even make them excellent candidates for service-type work or advanced training environments. 🏡 Ideal Home: Penny and Pat must be placed in a home with no children, as this is essential for their comfort and overall well-being. They would thrive in a calm, adult-only environment where their routine and structure can continue. 📍 Located in Deckerville, Michigan These two are truly something special — loyal, steady, and ready to bring the right home a pair of companions unlike any other. 💛🐾 Application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPH/Dog

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Tiffy

Boxer Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos

Royal Oak, MI

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Tiffy — The Brilliant, Bouncy Boxer Mix With a Whole Lot of Heart Tiffy is an 8‑month‑old medium Boxer mix, around 42 pounds, who embodies everything we love about adolescent pups: she’s smart, silly, affectionate, and absolutely convinced that life is one big adventure. She’s eager to learn, eager to love, and eager to be part of a family who will guide her into adulthood with patience, structure, and lots of praise. This girl is sharp. She thrives on mental enrichment, puzzles, snuffle mats, lick mats, and Kongs are her daily favorites, and she solves them with impressive speed. She’s already mastered ringing bells to go outside and sleeps through the night without a peep. On leash, she’s fabulous and loves going for walks. Like a typical adolescent, Tiffy will try to push boundaries, but with the right corrections she becomes wonderfully submissive and responsive. She does best with someone who can confidently tell her “no” and “off,” then follow up with praise and treats. She wants to succeed, she just needs someone to show her how. Tiffy would do best in a cat‑free home, as she finds chasing them a little too exciting. She also has the potential to thrive as an only dog, soaking up all the attention she craves. She loves playing with her foster brothers, but she can get jealous when other dogs receive affection and may try to steal toys or treats. With consistency and structure, she’ll continue to mature beautifully. Her favorite activities include: Playing fetch (she’d love a ball launcher) - Tug of war. - Solving puzzles like a tiny genius. - Giving endless kisses. - Snuggling so deeply she feels like she’s trying to become part of your soul. - She’s also surprisingly sweet about wearing coats or sweaters, she doesn’t mind at all and looks adorable doing it. Tiffy is still in her puppy stage, so she needs to be crated when left alone for longer periods, even though she’s not a big fan of it yet. She also tends to get anxious or carsick during car rides, so she’ll need a patient family willing to help her build confidence there. Tiffy is a bright, loving, eager‑to‑please pup who’s ready to bond deeply with her forever family. If you’re looking for a dog who will make you laugh, keep you active, and love you with her whole heart, Tiffy is waiting to meet you. 📩 Apply to Adopt: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPH/Dog

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Alice

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos

Royal Oak, MI

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🐾 Meet Alice! 💛 This gentle 7-year-old Chihuahua mix is as sweet as they come, and she’s ready to find a quiet lap to call her own. Weighing in at just 13 pounds, Alice may be tiny, but her heart is enormous. Sweet Alice has been through a lot, surgery to remove a benign mass and repair a hernia, but she’s healing so well. She does have heartworm disease, but her treatment will be fully covered by the rescue. Through it all, she remains her loving, tail-wagging self, ready to share her heart with someone special. 💕 This low-key little lady lives for cozy snuggles, ear scratches, and long, lazy naps in her favorite spot. Don’t let her calm nature fool you, though, she’ll surprise you with adorable bursts of playful energy that will make you laugh out loud! Alice would do best in a calm, kid-free home where she can relax and take life at her own pace. If there are other dogs in the home, she prefers gentle friends who respect her space. She’s fully crate-trained and making great progress with potty training. Alice is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and ready to find her forever home. 💖 Think Alice might be your perfect match? Submit an adoption application today, this sweet girl can’t wait to find her happily ever after! Located in Metro Detroit, MI. Adoption fee: $350.00 Adoption application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPH/Dog

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Cubby Cadet

Weimaraner Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr

Royal Oak, MI

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🐾💙 Meet Cubby – The Sweet Survivor with a Big Heart! 💙🐾 This handsome pup may be young, but his spirit is mighty! Cubby is a happy, playful boy who lives for belly rubs, squeaky toys, and chasing water from the sprinkler (he thinks it’s his personal enemy 😂💦). 💔 When Cubby was just a few weeks old, he survived a terrible lawn mower accident. Thanks to incredible care and his unstoppable will to live, he’s fully healed and thriving today. Cubby does not experience any long-term complications from his accident. His scars tell a story of strength — and he’s ready to write his next chapter with you. 🏡 Cubby’s Dream Home: Cubby bonds deeply with his people and does best in a calm, structured home — ideally adult-only or with respectful teens. He loves attention, playtime, and being part of daily life. With patience and love, Cubby will be your most loyal sidekick. ✨ Loyal. Silly. Resilient. One of a kind. That’s Cubby. If your heart and home are ready for this special boy, send in an application below! 📩 Apply to Foster or Adopt: 👉 https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/HPH/Dog #AdoptCubby #RescueStrong #WeimaranerMix #HappyPawsHaven #FosterToAdopt #SurvivorDog #AdoptDontShop

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Special Needs

Shade (Crouton)

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos

Royal Oak, MI

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

✨🐾 MEET CROUTON 🐾✨ Crouton isn’t the kind of dog who gives his heart away right away… he’s the kind who makes you earn it — and then makes it completely worth it. He’s a sweet, sensitive soul who takes his time learning to trust. He won’t be the dog rushing up to greet strangers, and that’s okay. What Crouton offers instead is something deeper — a bond that builds slowly, intentionally, and means everything once it’s there. And when he feels safe? That’s when you see it. 💛 Playful 💛 Engaged 💛 Fully present with his people 🌿 WHERE CROUTON TRULY SHINES Get him outside — on a walk, a trail, or anywhere he can explore — and you’ll see his real personality come alive. He gets curious. He relaxes. He becomes himself. And if that adventure happens to include a stop at Tim Hortons? Even better. Crouton is proudly a donut guy. 🍩 He also has… strong feelings about geese. And by “feelings,” we mean he will enthusiastically chase them — and yes, he will jump in the water to do it. Watching him embrace life like that is something special. 🏡 WHAT CROUTON NEEDS Crouton is looking for a home that understands that the best things take time. ✔️ A securely fenced yard is REQUIRED — this gives him the safe space he needs to explore, decompress, and thrive ✔️ A calm, patient environment ✔️ An adopter who values trust-building over quick results ✔️ A steady, well-mannered dog in the home could help build his confidence Inside the home, he’s quieter and more reserved at first. But with consistency and a peaceful environment, he continues to open up more and more every day. 💭 HIS PERFECT PERSON Crouton needs someone who genuinely appreciates the process — the small wins, the quiet breakthroughs, the moment he chooses you. Someone who understands that trust isn’t given… it’s built. 💛 THE BEST IS STILL COMING Crouton has already come so far. And the most beautiful part? He’s still becoming. With the right person in his corner, there is no limit to who he’ll grow into. And being the one he chooses to trust? That’s something truly special. 📩 Apply to Adopt Crouton today and be part of his journey.

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Trac

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Royal Oak, MI

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🐾💛 MEET TRAC — YOUR BIG-HEARTED BEST FRIEND 💛🐾 Say hello to Trac… a lovable Shepherd mix with a heart as big as his paws. 💫 This sweet boy is equal parts playful and affectionate, whether he’s proudly carrying around his favorite stick, happily chewing on a toy, or melting into you for cuddles, Trac just loves being part of the moment. 💛 What makes Trac so special? ✨ Gentle and kind, wonderful with kids. ✨ Dog-friendly, plays beautifully with others. ✨ Comes when called, eager to connect and please. ✨ Full of love, kisses included, always. Trac may be a big guy, but at his core he’s just a soft, snuggly baby who wants nothing more than a family to love and a place to call home. He thrives on connection and will be your loyal companion through it all, from playtime to quiet nights on the couch. If you’re looking for a sweet, well-mannered, and affectionate best friend… Trac is your guy. 🐾💛 Adoption application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPH/Dog

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Dog shelters and rescues in Royal Oak, Michigan

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Royal Oak, Michigan. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Shelter

Furever Shih Tzu Rescue - Michigan

Royal Oak, MI 48073

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Happy Paws Haven Co.

3343 Garden Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

Animal House of South East Michigan

27942 Woodward, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Silver Lake Animal Rescue League, Inc.

Clawson, MI 48017

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Mighty Mutts Dog Rescue

Berkley, MI 48072

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Michigan Greyhound Connection

P.O. Box 725384, Berkley, MI 48072

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Kim's Kritters Rescue

Berkley, MI 48072

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

No Dogs Left Behind - MI

Berkley, MI 48072

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Paradise Rescue (Detroit, Michigan Foster Location)

Detroit, MI 48072

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Royal Oak Animal Shelter

1515 N. Edgeworth, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

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Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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