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Detroit animal shelters

There are 282animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Detroitmetro area, including the cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, Taylor, Troy, and Warren. Combined, these Detroit metro animal sheltersemploy 760 people, earn more than $72 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $113 million.
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Job trends for Detroit animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
29
1-10
11
11-25
10
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Detroit

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
76
$250k to $1M
22
$1M to $5M
8
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Detroit

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1-20 of 282

Michigan Humane

Michigan Humane saves and improves lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals.
Revenue
$29.0m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
315
EIN
38-1358206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All About Animals Rescue

AAAR's mission is no more homeless pets. They offer spay/neuter and wellness services. AAAR has vaccinated and treated over 50k dogs/cats.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
82
EIN
20-3006686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit rescues and protects companion animals, provides adoption services, educates the community on humane care, and offers microchip clinics.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
75
EIN
38-3171570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Dog Rescue

Detroit Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and provides education about proper pet ownership for stray and abused dogs in Detroit.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
19
EIN
27-5299891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Yunion

The Yunion mentors approximately 600 underprivileged youths in Oak Park, MI through animal protection and welfare activities.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
14
EIN
30-0292775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL)

The Michigan Animal Rescue League is one of southeast Michigan's most established animal shelters, serving the community since 1953.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
32
EIN
38-1557622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Water Area Humane Society

Blue Water Area Humane Society is a no-kill humane society in Clyde, MI that cares for incoming animals and offers adoption services.
Revenue
$831.8k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
10
EIN
38-1393854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society cares for abused animals through a hospital, ambulance, veterinary services, and humane destruction of wounded animals.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
32
EIN
38-1420301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Macomb

We work to prevent cruelty to animals, and place adoptable pets into good, permanent homes with responsible owners and promote spaying and neutering to prevent overpopulation.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
28
EIN
38-6120195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue

Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue urgently rescues severely injured or sick stray dogs, providing medical care and safe holding before transfer to adoption groups.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
1
EIN
46-4612090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Star Service Dogs

Blue Star Service Dogs rescues shelter dogs to train as service dogs for combat veterans with invisible wounds.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$698.5k
Employees
4
EIN
27-2228933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protection and Wellness Services

APAWS provides low-cost veterinary services to rescues and the public, while also assisting law enforcement in animal neglect cases.
Revenue
$931.3k
Assets
$91.2k
Employees
24
EIN
86-1591971
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shih Tzu and Japanese Chin Rescue

Shih Tzu and Japanese Chin Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Royal Oak, MI that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
77-0706341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saved Rescue

Saved Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in St CLR Shores, MI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-0635845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Be the Difference Spay and Neuter Foundation

Be the Difference Spay and Neuter Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Bruce TWP, MI that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2657516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SJCC Feline Rescue

SJCC Feline Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Dearborn, MI that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-1070878
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Make A Difference Rescue

Make A Difference Rescue is an animal welfare and protection organization that rescues animals, provides rehabilitation services, and finds them permanent homes. They are located in Roseville, Michigan.
Revenue
$457.5k
Assets
$755
Employees
10
EIN
27-4216821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Retro Doggy Rescue

Retro Doggy Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Commerce TWP, MI that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-8723939
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greyheart Greyhound Rescue and Adopti

Greyheart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption rescues and places retired greyhounds through programs that include rescuing retired racing greyhound dogs and finding them qualified new owners.
Revenue
$18.1k
Assets
$22.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3520394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freedom Run Dog Park and Green Space

Freedom Run Dog Park and Green Space is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Detroit, MI that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4623400
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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