Looking for a fur-ever friend? Check out these adoptable pets from Detroit Animal Care and Control

By on Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 3:28 pm

They say dogs are man's best friend. If you've ever owned a pet, or cried your eyes out watching Marley & Me, then you know the pure joy having a furry friend can bring. Unfortunately, many dogs are abandoned every day, some sent to shelters for a variety of reasons.

At the Detroit Animal Care and Control, there are constantly new pets being left in the shelter's care. All wanting new forever homes. We've partnered with DACC to share some of their current adoptable pets.

All photos and captions provided by Detroit Animal Care and Control.

To inquire about any of the pets featured please email the animal's name and ID number to [email protected]. To see all dogs available for adoption at DACC, please visit their Facebook page, Adoptable Animals at DACC.

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Sage A146545 White/Brown Am Staff Mix 59 lb. neutered male, approx. 2 yrs old Sage is a super adorable and sweet boy. He is attentive and listens really well. Sage is a strong boy on the leash. Overall he is great and sat really well for his pics He is also non-reactive to nearby dogs Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Sage

A146545
White/Brown Am Staff Mix
59 lb. neutered male, approx. 2 yrs old


Sage is a super adorable and sweet boy. He is attentive and listens really well. Sage is a strong boy on the leash. Overall he is great and sat really well for his pics

He is also non-reactive to nearby dogs

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Haisley A145166 65 lb. spayed female, approx 4 yrs old (My foster dad calls me “Korra”). I’m a happy, goofy, energetic, and cuddly girl. I always get compliments on how beautiful I am! Am I grey? Or am I brown? Who knows—all I know is I’m fabulous, especially in the sun. I absolutely LOVE people (maybe too much as I tend to jump, but I’ve gotten better), but dogs have been a bit of a hit-or-miss with me. I haven’t been around cats. I have learned so much since I got out of the shelter! I’m roughly four years old and had just about no training at all prior, and I am now housebroken, potty-trained, have learned “sit”, “lie down”, “stay”, “touch”, “shake”, “crate,” and I can wait for my food after you give me the “sit-stay” command, and then go to town after you tell me, “okay!” I was afraid of the leash harness, and I will now happily sit and let you put it on me. However, I’m quite strong on the leash. I was also afraid of the car, but my foster dad showed me it can take me to new places. I’ll go in, but the window being down scares me. Crate training has been a work in progress, but I was also afraid of that initially. Now, I’ll happily go in one and chill out in there on my own accord. It’s just when you close the gate I start getting worried. Being alone took me some time to get used to, but I’ve gotten so much better at it! I’ve never destroyed anything out of anxiety—I just whine and…sometimes throw up from the anxiety. I’ve been left alone up to 10 hours without an accident, and the most damage I’ve done in the house is I throw the pillows and blanket off the couch. My foster dad took me on this amazing journey to show me the world is an amazing place! I’m very smart and learn quickly, and with a good trainer and exercise I can be an even more amazing dog than I already am. If you want a fun, cuddly friend—I’m your girl.

Haisley

A145166
65 lb. spayed female, approx 4 yrs old

(My foster dad calls me “Korra”). I’m a happy, goofy, energetic, and cuddly girl. I always get compliments on how beautiful I am! Am I grey? Or am I brown? Who knows—all I know is I’m fabulous, especially in the sun. I absolutely LOVE people (maybe too much as I tend to jump, but I’ve gotten better), but dogs have been a bit of a hit-or-miss with me. I haven’t been around cats.
I have learned so much since I got out of the shelter! I’m roughly four years old and had just about no training at all prior, and I am now housebroken, potty-trained, have learned “sit”, “lie down”, “stay”, “touch”, “shake”, “crate,” and I can wait for my food after you give me the “sit-stay” command, and then go to town after you tell me, “okay!”
I was afraid of the leash harness, and I will now happily sit and let you put it on me. However, I’m quite strong on the leash.
I was also afraid of the car, but my foster dad showed me it can take me to new places. I’ll go in, but the window being down scares me. Crate training has been a work in progress, but I was also afraid of that initially. Now, I’ll happily go in one and chill out in there on my own accord. It’s just when you close the gate I start getting worried. Being alone took me some time to get used to, but I’ve gotten so much better at it! I’ve never destroyed anything out of anxiety—I just whine and…sometimes throw up from the anxiety. I’ve been left alone up to 10 hours without an accident, and the most damage I’ve done in the house is I throw the pillows and blanket off the couch. My foster dad took me on this amazing journey to show me the world is an amazing place! I’m very smart and learn quickly, and with a good trainer and exercise I can be an even more amazing dog than I already am. If you want a fun, cuddly friend—I’m your girl.
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Flopsy A146552 Brown/White German Shepherd Mix 66 lb. neutered male, approx 2 yrs old He is a big ball of puppy energy He has alot of personality and is very social He is curious about everything around him Strong on the leash He is attentive and very treat motivated He seems non reactive to nearby dogs and may do well living with a fur sibling after slow and proper intros Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids

Flopsy

A146552
Brown/White German Shepherd Mix
66 lb. neutered male, approx 2 yrs old


He is a big ball of puppy energy He has alot of personality and is very social He is curious about everything around him Strong on the leash He is attentive and very treat motivated He seems non reactive to nearby dogs and may do well living with a fur sibling after slow and proper intros

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids
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Mr. Handlebar A146548 Black white pitbull mix 37 lb. neutered male, approx 2 yrs old This handsome boy is affectionate and loves pets. He knows some basic commands and can “sit”and “shake”. He appears non reactive to nearby dogs and may do well living with another pup after slow and proper intros. Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Mr. Handlebar

A146548
Black white pitbull mix
37 lb. neutered male, approx 2 yrs old


This handsome boy is affectionate and loves pets. He knows some basic commands and can “sit”and “shake”. He appears non reactive to nearby dogs and may do well living with another pup after slow and proper intros.

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Drew Berry A146272 Brown/White Amer. Pit Bull Terrier/Mix 45 lb. spayed female, approx 1 yr old Playful and friendly Likes treats and loves toys Gorgeous gal Unknown behavior with cats/kids. Note: She is Dog Reactive. Not recommended to be around kids.

Drew Berry

A146272
Brown/White Amer. Pit Bull Terrier/Mix
45 lb. spayed female, approx 1 yr old


Playful and friendly
Likes treats and loves toys
Gorgeous gal


Unknown behavior with cats/kids.
Note: She is Dog Reactive. Not recommended to be around kids.
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Mojito A146211 70 lb. neutered male, approx 2 yrs old Pit Bull/ Bull Terrier Mix This boy is so playful and loving. Head scratches and pets seem to be his faves. He was pretty easy to walk. He is also attentive. He appears non reactive to nearby dogs, and may do well living with a doggy sibling after slow and proper intros. Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids. Note: Mojito might be too energetic to be around small kids.

Mojito

A146211

70 lb. neutered male, approx 2 yrs old
Pit Bull/ Bull Terrier Mix

This boy is so playful and loving. Head scratches and pets seem to be his faves. He was pretty easy to walk. He is also attentive. He appears non reactive to nearby dogs, and may do well living with a doggy sibling after slow and proper intros.

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids. Note: Mojito might be too energetic to be around small kids.
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Rambo A146260 Brown Brindle/White Pit Bull/Lab Mix 56 lb. neutered male, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old This boy is playful and smart. He listens well and know multiple commands. He is also very gentle. He appears non reactive to dogs nearby and may do well with another pup after proper and slow introductions. Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids

Rambo

A146260
Brown Brindle/White Pit Bull/Lab Mix
56 lb. neutered male, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old


This boy is playful and smart. He listens well and know multiple commands. He is also very gentle. He appears non reactive to dogs nearby and may do well with another pup after proper and slow introductions.

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids
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Kinahan A146282 Brindle Pitbull/Mix 28 lb. spayed female, approx. 1 yr old This little peanut is so adorable! She is a bit timid here and will need a patient human to take things slow with her. She will however do anything for treats! She seems easily trainable. Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Kinahan

A146282
Brindle Pitbull/Mix
28 lb. spayed female, approx. 1 yr old


This little peanut is so adorable! She is a bit timid here and will need a patient human to take things slow with her. She will however do anything for treats! She seems easily trainable.

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Guinness A146342 Male Shepherd, Neutered, Microchipped and UTD on vaccinations Estimated to be 2 years old, 61 pounds Medium to High Energy Recovering from a broken leg, surgery on 3-12-2022, staples were removed 3-25-2022 Dog Friendly - would love to have a friend about his size and wants to play (slow introductions and monitoring a must due to leg healing) Knows basic commands (sit, down, touch) Listens well Walks nicely on leash with harness Crate Trained - sleeps in a crate all night He has typical shepherd behavior; follows you everywhere, curious, at little mischievous, playful, and friendly to people. Very Trainable - he is very attentive and treat motivated Ideal foster or adopter has breed experience Heart worm Positive - when he is ready for treatment it will be done at Detroit Animal Care and Control and paid for by Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control Probably best not in a home with small children, he gets really excited and barks and knocks them over trying to play. He has not met cats He settled very nicely into my home and routine in one week.

Guinness

A146342
Male Shepherd, Neutered, Microchipped and UTD on vaccinations
Estimated to be 2 years old, 61 pounds

Medium to High Energy
Recovering from a broken leg, surgery on 3-12-2022, staples were removed 3-25-2022
Dog Friendly - would love to have a friend about his size and wants to play (slow introductions and monitoring a must due to leg healing)
Knows basic commands (sit, down, touch)
Listens well
Walks nicely on leash with harness
Crate Trained - sleeps in a crate all night
He has typical shepherd behavior; follows you everywhere, curious, at little mischievous, playful, and friendly to people.
Very Trainable - he is very attentive and treat motivated
Ideal foster or adopter has breed experience
Heart worm Positive - when he is ready for treatment it will be done at Detroit Animal Care and Control and paid for by Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control
 Probably best not in a home with small children, he gets really excited and barks and knocks them over trying to play. He has not met cats
He settled very nicely into my home and routine in one week.
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Rum A146271 57 lb. neutered male, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old. American Pit Bull Terrier He's very energetic, and playful. Still learning some manners, but he is young. He’s always smiling and happy. What a cutie! Unknown behavior with cats/kids Dog Reactive

Rum

A146271 57 lb. neutered male, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old.
American Pit Bull Terrier

He's very energetic, and playful. Still learning some manners, but he is young. He’s always smiling and happy. What a cutie!

Unknown behavior with cats/kids
Dog Reactive
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Farley 70 lb., 5years old. American Pit bull Terrier Fostered Male, looking for a forever home Farley loves very tenderly and seems to have the attention span for single person households. His foster Rowena would recommend families with older children that have experience being patient with animals. He is good with other dogs after slow introductions but no cats. He enjoys chasing balls and long walks as well as simply sleeping in and cuddling up to watch movies. He has a good relationship with her Corgi girl when she’s relaxed and not jumping around. Farley is very patient and walks either beside or behind. He sits and stays when asked with little distraction. With more focused training, Farley would succeed in any level of distraction. He is house trained with a consistent schedule and crate trained. He is fond of car rides and takes bathes well. When Rowena and Farley go on walks, he likes to look at birds. Farley did have some separation anxiety at first when crated but with a consistent schedule and music he easily overcame it. Farley is ready for adoption with slow introductions! Note: No interaction with cats or smaller kids is recommended.

Farley

70 lb., 5years old.
American Pit bull Terrier

Fostered Male, looking for a forever home Farley loves very tenderly and seems to have the attention span for single person households. His foster Rowena would recommend families with older children that have experience being patient with animals. He is good with other dogs after slow introductions but no cats. He enjoys chasing balls and long walks as well as simply sleeping in and cuddling up to watch movies. He has a good relationship with her Corgi girl when she’s relaxed and not jumping around.

Farley is very patient and walks either beside or behind. He sits and stays when asked with little distraction. With more focused training, Farley would succeed in any level of distraction. He is house trained with a consistent schedule and crate trained. He is fond of car rides and takes bathes well. When Rowena and Farley go on walks, he likes to look at birds.

Farley did have some separation anxiety at first when crated but with a consistent schedule and music he easily overcame it. Farley is ready for adoption with slow introductions!
Note: No interaction with cats or smaller kids is recommended.
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Biela A146040 51 lb. spayed female, 2 yrs old Pit Bull This beautiful girl is looking for her forever family! She’s spunky and active. She’s looking for a family to match her speed. Dog Reactive Unknown behavior cats/kids.

Biela

A146040
51 lb. spayed female, 2 yrs old
Pit Bull

This beautiful girl is looking for her forever family! She’s spunky and active. She’s looking for a family to match her speed.

Dog Reactive
Unknown behavior cats/kids.
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Atom A146103 63 lb. neutered male, approx. 3 yrs old American Pit Bull Terrier / Mix Atom is a friendly boy who absolutely loves stuffies and lounging around on soft blankies! A cozy place to curl up is what he’s dreaming of. And check out this happy boys smile. Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Atom

A146103
63 lb. neutered male, approx. 3 yrs old
American Pit Bull Terrier / Mix
Atom is a friendly boy who absolutely loves stuffies and lounging around on soft blankies!
A cozy place to curl up is what he’s dreaming of. And check out this happy boys smile.

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Gohan A145907 58 lb. neutered male, approx. 4 yrs old Pit Bull/ Mix Gohan certainly has had it rough so far. He’s looking for a safe place to call home. Maybe one that he can have his human all to himself. He has some barrier reactivity here at the shelter and will need someone patient and willing to help him work on that and feel safe again. He’s been beat up and has a lot of scars and bite trauma. But he’s a gentle boy who deserves to be spoiled rotten for the rest of his life! He loves treats and will sit nicely for them. He takes them gently too. Do you have a place in your heart and home for this deserving boy? Unknown behavior with kids/dog/kids

Gohan

A145907
58 lb. neutered male, approx. 4 yrs old
Pit Bull/ Mix

Gohan certainly has had it rough so far. He’s looking for a safe place to call home. Maybe one that he can have his human all to himself. He has some barrier reactivity here at the shelter and will need someone patient and willing to help him work on that and feel safe again. He’s been beat up and has a lot of scars and bite trauma. But he’s a gentle boy who deserves to be spoiled rotten for the rest of his life! He loves treats and will sit nicely for them. He takes them gently too. Do you have a place in your heart and home for this deserving boy?

Unknown behavior with kids/dog/kids
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Nealy aka Stella A144600 46 lb. spayed female, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old. Pit Bull This gal recently had a long shelter break and this is what we’ve learned: She’s friendly and affectionate. She loves cuddles, kisses, and walks through the neighborhood. She is great with a 4 year old, and older kids outside. Unsure of younger children at this time. She is great with medium/big dogs (with proper introduction), but is unsure with smaller dogs. She stands well for bathing and nail trims. She is working on basic commands, and is very treat motivated. She does pull slightly on a leash, but that is easily fixed with her harness on. She is protective of her people, and will let you know the second someone is at the door. She is ready and waiting for her forever family! Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Nealy aka Stella

A144600
46 lb. spayed female, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old.
Pit Bul

l This gal recently had a long shelter break and this is what we’ve learned: She’s friendly and affectionate. She loves cuddles, kisses, and walks through the neighborhood. She is great with a 4 year old, and older kids outside. Unsure of younger children at this time. She is great with medium/big dogs (with proper introduction), but is unsure with smaller dogs. She stands well for bathing and nail trims. She is working on basic commands, and is very treat motivated. She does pull slightly on a leash, but that is easily fixed with her harness on. She is protective of her people, and will let you know the second someone is at the door. She is ready and waiting for her forever family!

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Nasa A146107 51 lb. neutered male, approx. 1 yr old American Staffie/ Mix This handsome boy is both sweet and cuddly. He is playful with puppy type energy and the zoomies! He will “sit” for treats and takes them gently. He’s also a kisser Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Nasa

A146107
51 lb. neutered male, approx. 1 yr old
American Staffie/ Mix
This handsome boy is both sweet and cuddly. He is playful with puppy type energy and the zoomies! He will “sit” for treats and takes them gently. He’s also a kisser

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Andromeda A146122 60 lb. spayed female, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old Pit Bull/ Mix Silly googly eyed girl Loves zoomies Friendly Affectionate and a kiss giver Loves toys She's a good girl Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Andromeda

A146122
60 lb. spayed female, approx. 1 1/2 yrs old
Pit Bull/ Mix

Silly googly eyed girl
Loves zoomies
Friendly
Affectionate and a kiss giver
Loves toys
She's a good girl

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Maxton A144938 American Staffie Hello all! My name is Maxton I have been loving my time with my foster family, but I am definitely ready to find my forever home I’m approximately 1 year old and I weigh 45 pounds. I’m Heartworm Positive, so my new family will need to follow through with my scheduled injections / meds. I am a huge cuddle bug - personal space is something I am slowly learning. I just love being close to my humans. I LOVE other doggies & think I would do best in a home with at least one other dog. I am currently living with 2 dogs and I love to play and cuddle with them both. I am learning how to be a dog just by watching them, they give me great confidence as I am very shy. I’d probably do best in a home without very small children because I get very excited (and clumsy) sometimes. I do very well with house visitors and get very excited to see everyone - I’ll take in all the love and pets I can get!!! Walking on a leash makes me very nervous, but I have gotten better each time When I walk with my foster siblings next to me, though, I don’t get nervous at all! I have not met a cat, so I have no idea how I would react. I was super unsure of toys at first, but now I love emptying the toy bin and playing with all the toys at once OH, and I am REALLY good at tug-of-war!! I don’t remember much from my past life, but I know it wasn’t easy… so, I need a family that is patient with me and willing to help me adjust to this new life.

Maxton

A144938
American Staffie

Hello all! My name is Maxton
I have been loving my time with my foster family, but I am definitely ready to find my forever home
I’m approximately 1 year old and I weigh 45 pounds. I’m Heartworm Positive, so my new family will need to follow through with my scheduled injections / meds. I am a huge cuddle bug - personal space is something I am slowly learning. I just love being close to my humans. I LOVE other doggies & think I would do best in a home with at least one other dog. I am currently living with 2 dogs and I love to play and cuddle with them both. I am learning how to be a dog just by watching them, they give me great confidence as I am very shy. I’d probably do best in a home without very small children because I get very excited (and clumsy) sometimes. I do very well with house visitors and get very excited to see everyone - I’ll take in all the love and pets I can get!!!
Walking on a leash makes me very nervous, but I have gotten better each time When I walk with my foster siblings next to me, though, I don’t get nervous at all! I have not met a cat, so I have no idea how I would react. I was super unsure of toys at first, but now I love emptying the toy bin and playing with all the toys at once OH, and I am REALLY good at tug-of-war!! I don’t remember much from my past life, but I know it wasn’t easy… so, I need a family that is patient with me and willing to help me adjust to this new life.
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Delta A146104 55 lb. spayed female, approx. 3 yrs old American Pit Bull Terrier/ Mix Cutie girl Playful Affectionate and will shower you with kisses Does zoomies when excited Strong on leash Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Delta

A146104
55 lb. spayed female, approx. 3 yrs old
American Pit Bull Terrier/ Mix
Cutie girl
Playful
Affectionate and will shower you with kisses
Does zoomies when excited
Strong on leash

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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Zenith A146132 56 lb. spayed female, approx. 2 yrs old American Bulldog/ Mix She loves snuggling Strong on leash Appears non reactive to nearby dogs and may do well living with another pup after slow and proper introductions. Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.

Zenith

A146132
56 lb. spayed female, approx. 2 yrs old
American Bulldog/ Mix
She loves snuggling
Strong on leash
Appears non reactive to nearby dogs and may do well living with another pup after slow and proper introductions.

Unknown behavior with dogs/cats/kids.
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