Join Us for These Upcoming Events

Bowl 4 Animal Rescue
2025

FoDACC is honored to once again be a beneficiary of Bowl for Animal Rescue, hosted by the incredible team at the Michigan Animal Welfare Foundation!

This fun-filled annual event brings together animal lovers from across Michigan to raise funds and awareness for local rescue organizations—like us!

Sign up to be a Sponsor: Now through July 31, 2025

Register for the Fundraising and Bowling Event: Now through August 9, 2025

Join or Support Our Pledge Team: Now through August 31, 2025

Your support enables our mission—and gives Detroit’s shelter animals a better shot at a loving home. Thank you!

Featured Events

We’re excited to have a photo wall at some of our events, thanks to Showtime Photo Booth. Since 2013, they’ve been creating fun photo experiences across Indianapolis, New York, Dallas, and Miami. With over 27 photo experiences to choose from, guests are sure to enjoy weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

All Upcoming Events

Adoption Luau at DACC
Jul
26

Adoption Luau at DACC

Aloha, animal lovers! Get ready for a tail-wagging, tropical-themed celebration at our first-ever Adoption Luau. Whether you're ready to adopt or just want to support a great cause, this event is all about sunshine, smiles, and second chances.

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Bowl 4 Animal Rescue
Aug
9

Bowl 4 Animal Rescue

  • Aleta Skill's Bowling World - inside Country Lanes (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the annual Bowl-4-Animal Rescue event, benefiting animals in need across Michigan, including Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just want to support a great cause, there's something for everyone.

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Detroit Pet People – Community Conversation
Jul
19

Detroit Pet People – Community Conversation

Join us for Detroit Pet People, a welcoming community conversation for pet lovers, pet owners, and aspiring pet owners in the city of Detroit. This monthly meetup is all about connection, education, and support. Each session features a new topic, valuable resources, and time to ask questions, share tips, and build relationships with fellow Detroiters who care about animals.

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More Than A Stray - FREE Youth Photography Event
Jul
13

More Than A Stray - FREE Youth Photography Event

Join the dogs of Detroit Animal Care and Control on Thursday, July 10 and Sunday, July 13 for an unforgettable experience where young storytellers become photographers.

Youth under 18 will team up with award-winning pet photographers to learn how to capture the heart and soul of adoptable dogs.

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More Than A Stray - FREE Youth Photography Event
Jul
10

More Than A Stray - FREE Youth Photography Event

Join the dogs of Detroit Animal Care and Control on Thursday, July 10 and Sunday, July 13 for an unforgettable experience where young storytellers become photographers.

Youth under 18 will team up with award-winning pet photographers to learn how to capture the heart and soul of adoptable dogs.

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FREE Adoptions - Empty The Shelters
Jul
5
to Jul 19

FREE Adoptions - Empty The Shelters

  • Detroit Animal Care and Control (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From July 5–19, adoption fees at Detroit Animal Care and Control are completely covered, thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event.

That means it’s the perfect time to meet your match, take home your new best friend, and save your money for the 3 T’s: Toys, Treats, and Training. Detroit dogs are sweet, smart, goofy, loyal, wiggly, snuggly—and so ready for loving homes.

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Fix The Future - Free Cat Spays/Neuters for Detroit Residents
Jun
23

Fix The Future - Free Cat Spays/Neuters for Detroit Residents

Registration is required.

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control is excited to collaborate with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to offer free spay and neuter surgeries for pet dog and cats of Detroit residents. Friends of DACC will transport your pet to and from their surgery with the BISSELL Pet Foundation in Grand Rapids. Pet parents will drop their pet off and pick their pet up from us at Detroit Animal Care and Control (1431 E. Ferry, Detroit) on the date of their surgery.

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Fix The Future - Free Dog Spays/Neuters for Detroit Residents
Jun
9

Fix The Future - Free Dog Spays/Neuters for Detroit Residents

Registration is required.

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control is excited to collaborate with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to offer free spay and neuter surgeries for pet dog and cats of Detroit residents. Friends of DACC will transport your pet to and from their surgery with the BISSELL Pet Foundation in Grand Rapids. Pet parents will drop their pet off and pick their pet up from us at Detroit Animal Care and Control (1431 E. Ferry, Detroit) on the date of their surgery.

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Canceled: Canines in Corktown at Cork & Gabel
May
31

Canceled: Canines in Corktown at Cork & Gabel

Canceled: To be rescheduled for a future date to be determined.

We’re bringing some of our amazing, adoptable dogs out on the town for a morning of brunch vibes and puppy snuggles—just look for the wagging tails and smiling faces! While this is not an adoption event, it's the perfect chance to meet some of our shelter stars and learn how to get involved as a foster, adopter, or volunteer.

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Canceled: Storytime With Dogs! Edison Branch
May
19

Canceled: Storytime With Dogs! Edison Branch

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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CANCELED: Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch
May
18

CANCELED: Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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CANCELED Storytime With Dogs! Edison Branch
May
12

CANCELED Storytime With Dogs! Edison Branch

CANCELED

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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CANCELED: Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch
May
11

CANCELED: Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch

CANCELED

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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CANCELED: Storytime With Dogs! Chase Branch
May
10

CANCELED: Storytime With Dogs! Chase Branch

CANCELED

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Duffield Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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Storytime With Dogs! Edison Branch
May
5

Storytime With Dogs! Edison Branch

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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Fix The Future - Free Cat Spays/Neuters for Detroit Residents
May
5

Fix The Future - Free Cat Spays/Neuters for Detroit Residents

Registration is required.

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control is excited to collaborate with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to offer free spay and neuter surgeries for pet dog and cats of Detroit residents. Friends of DACC will transport your pet to and from their surgery with the BISSELL Pet Foundation in Grand Rapids. Pet parents will drop their pet off and pick their pet up from us at Detroit Animal Care and Control (1431 E. Ferry, Detroit) on the date of their surgery.

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Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch
May
4

Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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FREE Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats
May
4

FREE Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats

Free vaccinations and microchipping for dogs and cats (12 weeks or older), including:
• DHLPP
• Bordetella
• Rabies
• FVRCP
• Microchipping

Free for Detroit, Hamtramck, and Dearborn residents — vaccines available for the first 250 pets

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Bedtime Storytime With Dogs
Apr
30

Bedtime Storytime With Dogs

Families are invited to cozy up with adoptable dogs for an evening of gentle stories and wagging tails. It’s a great way to introduce little ones to the joy of reading and the magic of rescue pets.

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E9's Bday Concert Fundraiser
Apr
27

E9's Bday Concert Fundraiser

Fundraiser concert for Friends of DACC featuring singer/songwriters from our very own Detroit open mic scene!
Hosted by E9 @e9artist at Gate Keeper Games in Berkley on 4/27.
Doors 6pm. Music 6:30pm. All ages. No cover charge! Donate what you can!

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Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch
Apr
27

Storytime With Dogs! Main Branch

Bring your kids to escape into the magical world of storytime at the Detroit Public Library Duffield Branch as our lovable shelter dogs lend a furry ear to listen as your child reads with them. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to these adorable pups while fostering a love for reading in our community.

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