Looking for a pet? Now might be the time to adopt in Detroit

A surplus of furry friends in Detroit are looking for forever homes, and as animal adoption deals roll out, now is the time for hopeful pet owners to find their new animal companions. 

From Michigan Humane to Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, big names in business — Mike Morse and Bissell — are partnering with local shelters to ease the squeeze of animal surplus in the city. 

Adopt a friend for $25

At Friends for Animal of Metro Detroit, an animal shelter in Dearborn, President and CEO Cody Keller said they are “over capacity” with animals and are partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for Summer National Empty the Shelters to help drive adoptions. 

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During the partnership, the shelter is offering the adoption of any animal in their shelter — including kittens and puppies — for just $25, which includes microchipping, age-appropriate vaccines and spaying or neutering treatment. 

Keller said he hopes the promotion helps metro Detroiters find new pets. “We have so many amazing animals ready for homes,” Keller said. “There simply are not enough adoptions.”

The promotion comes at a time of need for the shelter. In a news release, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit said they have more than 300 animals in their care. Volunteers and staff alike at the facility have been overwhelmed by the animal intake, and at an average cost of $900 per animal for the shelter, Keller said, it can be a lot of pressure. 

Despite the pressing need, Keller said he wants each adoption to be thought out and intentional, because the animals “need to find their second chance, their forever homes.”

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is located at 16121 Reckinger Rd. in Dearborn and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 1-4 p.m. All interested adopters are encouraged to visit metrodetroitanimals.org.

Million-dollar donation

On Friday, Mike Morse, attorney and founder of the Mike Morse Law Firm, announced a $1 million gift to the Michigan Humane, previously known as the Michigan Humane Society, aimed at supporting and raising awareness for pets and their owners across metro Detroit. 

The funding will help support and raise awareness of Michigan Humane’s community outreach programs, aimed at keeping people and their pets together across metro Detroit.

Potential pet parents interested in adoption from Michigan Humane should visit the Mackey Center for Animal Care at 7887 Chrysler Drive in Detroit, or visit their website here.