We are thrilled to share some long-awaited news: Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) has successfully secured general liability insurance! This means we are finally able to start bringing back the programs you’ve been asking about, Dogventures, Slumber Parties, Fostering, and more! — the very programs that help get adoptable shelter dogs more exposure out in the community and into loving homes where they belong.

We’re excited to share a mid-campaign update on Team FoDACC’s portion of the Michigan Animal Welfare Foundation’s Bowl 4 Animal Rescue (B4AR) 2025 Pledge Drive! We’re raising funds for new play yards and a paw-safe walkway, and we have new incentives for fundraisers!

Consider this:

• 1 in 3 pets will get lost at least once in their lifetime.

• Only 16% of lost pets ever make it back home.

• Approximately 20 lost pets arrive at Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) every single day—and sadly, most of them have no identification.

Protecting your pet with visible and permanent identification could make the difference between a joyful reunion and heartbreak. Here's how you can safeguard your beloved companion.

Today we’re thrilled to introduce three passionate animal advocates joining our board—and to shower long-overdue thanks on several dedicated leaders whose terms are ending (but whose FoDACC spirit lives on).

During warmer months, it’s natural to let your dog spend more time outside. Sunshine and fresh air can be great for dogs—if the yard is set up thoughtfully. Whether your dog is outside for a few minutes or a few hours, here are some important tips to keep them happy, healthy, and safe.

Three more Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) dogs have been accepted into the Blue Star Service Dogs program, bringing the total to six DACC dogs rescued and given new purpose in the last six months. This milestone marks a meaningful partnership between two organizations committed to second chances—for both people and pets.

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) is thrilled to once again be a beneficiary of the Michigan Animal Welfare Foundation’s Bowl 4 Animal Rescue (B4AR)—a fun-filled, lifesaving event that brings together passionate people and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of animals across Michigan.

Join the fun and support FoDACC’s mission to enrich the lives of Detroit’s shelter pets—whether you want to lace up your bowling shoes, pledge a donation, or get your business involved.

Adopt a dog June 27-29 and get a “Glow Up” session at Pet Supplies Plus in Grosse Pointe

There are dozens of adoptable dogs at Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) longing for a loving home and a spa day.  If you adopt from DACC during the weekend of June 27 - you can help them score both!

We’re thrilled to launch Color Me Adopted, a creative new way for people of all ages to help Detroit shelter dogs find loving homes. With help from ChatGPT, we’ve transformed photos of more than ten adoptable dogs at Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) into printable coloring pages—available in both kid-friendly and adult-friendly versions.

It’s simple, adorable, and it makes a difference.

Recently, Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) had to make the incredibly difficult decision to pause all external events involving dogs and any new fostering activities. This sudden halt is due to a lapse in insurance coverage following our inclusion in a lawsuit despite FoDCC having no role in the dog’s care, custody, or placement.

This development has been deeply frustrating and heartbreaking, especially as we enter a season when adoptions, Dogventures, adoption events, and community engagement typically thrive. But we want our supporters to know: we are not standing still.

The Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) organization is facing a critical issue and we wanted to let our supporters and community members know the present situation.  

We’re excited to share a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference for pets and their people in Detroit. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, take on important challenges, and collaborate with a passionate, dedicated team working toward a more humane future for our community?

At just 11 months old, Nestle was already showing signs of greatness. Confident, friendly, and quick to learn, he had mastered retrieving and dropping objects—an ability that can make a profound difference in the life of a veteran or first responder with physical limitations.

Every day, incredible dogs walk through the doors of Detroit Animal Care and Control. Meet Scrambled, who has been selected for something truly special: service training with Blue Star Service Dogs for a veteran or first responder.

Detroit’s dogs and cats are riding in style, thanks to the Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) Bark Bus! Once a humble school bus, this transformed pet transport now serves as a lifeline for the city’s animals, offering free rides to essential veterinary services and rescue opportunities.

$500 Pet Supplies Plus gift card raffle, meet and greet with Roary, special appearance by Theo “Gridiron” Spright, and swag giveaways offer big wins for Lions fans who adopt or foster from Detroit Animal Care and Control

Detroit Dogventures don’t stop in the winter! Sign up to take a shelter dog to a warm indoor spot, show them off, and maybe help them find a home!

Bumper was rescued from Detroit Animal Care and Control, and then he did some of his own rescuing.

Dear Beau,

I’ve been hearing some scary stories about dogs getting lost and not finding their way back home. I definitely don’t want that to happen to me. I love my humans and my snuggly bed and my squeaky toys. What can I do to help make sure I stay safe and never get lost?

Detroit Lions fight song singer Theo “Gridiron” Spight and his family are heroes to the shelter dog they adopted.