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?

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!

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) is thrilled to announce its commitment to bridging the gap between its services and the Spanish-speaking population of Detroit. Understanding that language and immigration status should never hinder access to owning or caring for a pet, FoDACC is dedicated to ensuring that all Detroiters, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to engage with and benefit from our services.

Volunteers with Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control are issuing a call for community members in the Detroit metro area, and Canada, to adopt or foster a dog ahead of the shelter moving to a new location.

One of the best days of the week now has a new nickname thanks to new, extended hours for dog adoption in Detroit. Starting March 7, Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control is hosting Furry Thursdays - offering extended hours for dog adoptions until 8:00 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Detroit Animal Care and Control.

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) is proud to announce its partnership with Project GRACE, a life-saving collaborative initiative between Dog Aide and Bark Nation, aimed at providing free spay and neuter services for owned dogs residing in the city of Detroit, without breed or income restrictions.

Get warm this winter on an indoor Detroit Dogventure. It’s an outing with a purpose.