What We Do For The Love Of Pets

Animal rescue in Detroit, Michigan

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Detroit, MI 48221

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Christo

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua

Male, 3 mos

Detroit, MI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
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Cherie

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua

Female, 3 mos

Detroit, MI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
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Reddington

Goldendoodle

Male, 4 yrs

Detroit, MI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Rescue FAQs

We are a small group of people who started a rescue to get puppies and small breed dogs out of shelters. We also take owner surrenders. 501c3 nonprofit organization. You can call or send email. One call or message is all that is needed. Will return messages No text messages.
We adopt to most cities. We also will do some Pet Fairs. We have a wish List: Toys, Treats, towel, newspaper, Dog shampoo, Dog beds, chewy.com gift cards We are always looking for donations to help with are dogs medical bills.
  • 1. Interview
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process works like this: A phone interview will be done first. If that is satisfactory, a meet and greet will be set up. We have an application and contract that must be signed. Website will be updated after dog has been in a home for at least two weeks.

We are a small rescue. We work full time jobs. Most adoptions are done on the weekends. You can send a email or call after 7pm. Please be patient with us. We try to reply to email when time is permitted. We cannot always get back to everyone. Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our dogs.

Pets at shelters and rescues near What We Do For The Love Of Pets

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Houdini

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos

Ferndale, MI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
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Dilly Dolly

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 6 mos

Detroit, MI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Black Swan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos

Detroit, MI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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