Each Friday on Local 4's Morning Edition, The Adoption Center at Detroit Animal Control, introduces a new pet available for adoption.

Check here each week for our featured pet.

The center adopts on a first-come basis. There are also many puppies and adult dogs in need of homes.

If you are interested in adopting the pets, contact Detroit Animal Control at (313) 224-6323.

The center is also seeking volunteers. You must be least 18 years old to be a volunteer at the center. Contact Patrice Reed at (313) 224-6323 if you are interested.

What Is The Adoption Program?

The Adoption Program at the Detroit Animal Control Center rescues dogs and cats that were either abandoned by their owners or were given up by their owners. We observe our adoption animals' behavior during their stay at the center to assure their suitability as a pet. Sad thing is, because of the number of animals running loose in the city, our adoption program is never without a pet needing a owner's love and care. Please, keep coming back to this page. We may just have the pet you've been searching for.

Who Is Detroit Animal Control?

The mission of the Animal Control Division is to promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety and quality of life of residents, visitors and those doing business in the city of Detroit in the most safe, humane, and efficient manner as possible with available resources. To prevent the spread of rabies and other diseases caused or carried by animals. To provide efficient, professional, services that prevent, assess, and control animal nuisances. And to educate and enforce Animal Control Ordinances in the City of Detroit.

How Do I Adopt?

Detroit Animal Control Center Adoption Procedures:

Only healthy adult and juvenile animals that are not known to have exhibited vicious tendencies or other serious behavioral disorders will be available for adoption.

All adopters must be of legal age and will be required to read and sign the animal adoption contract.

All animals adopted MUST BE spayed or neutered before the adopter takes possession.

All animals over four months of age will receive a rabies vaccination and license if applicable, and are sold at the adult price.

All animals adopted must be seen by a private veterinarian within 72 hours after the adoption.

Adoption Fees:

Adult dogs (over 4 months) $100

Puppies (under 4 months) $175

Adult cats (over 4 months) $60

Kittens (under 4 months) $75

Fees include: Vaccinations, deworming, spaying/neutering and a dog licence (where applicable). Cash only is accepted.

Where Is The Adoption Program Located?

The City of Detroit, Animal Control Center is located in southwest Detroit. We are one block south of West Fort Street and one block east of West Grand Blvd at the corner of 24th Street, which is a few blocks from the Ambassador Bridge to Canada.

What Are Center Hours?

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday.

See All Adoption Center Pets Available