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.

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).

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?

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.