Detroit Dog Rescue is urgently calling for families to foster dogs for two weeks to protect them from the brutal cold.

Many shelters in Metro Detroit offer adoptions of dogs, as well as fostering and affordable spaying and neutering:

A puppy was intentionally left outside a rescue on Grand River Avenue on Detroit's west side in single-digit temperatures.

A major donation to the Detroit Fire Department has allowed the firefighters to welcome a furry friend to the team.

A Detroit dog shelter was vandalized overnight leaving the nonprofit with thousands of dollars in damages.

Officials with Detroit Dog Rescue said someone broke into their building overnight and cut the power, smashed windows, and tore apart fencing.

A compiled a list of a few adoptable dogs (randomly picked to be featured) from different establishments around Metro Detroit as well as some information about each location.

The Detroit Dog Rescue, a no-kill shelter in the City of Detroit, needs your help.

A Detroit mother is speaking out about the alarming call she got from her child’s school when dogs attacked children on the playground during recess.

The Detroit Dog Rescue is reportedly meeting animal control trucks on the street to take in dogs to avoid them having to be taken in at the Detroit Animal Care and Control’s facility.

The bills introduced in the Michigan Senate aim to prevent a dangerous dog attack before it happens.

DETROIT – Saving dogs and helping dog owners is a big job for a little team with only two trucks but that isn’t slowing down Detroit Dog Rescue. The Local 4 Defenders went along with Detroit Dog Rescue to see exactly what they do. At another stop Detroit Dog Rescue gave out treats and food to dog owner Dwayne Stewart. Detroit Dog Rescue has been helping Detroit residents for 10 years. Click here to learn more about Detroit Dog Rescue.

DETROIT - A severely neglected dog was rescued Thursday by Detroit firefighters who found him tied to wires, chains and a belt. The dog was taken by Detroit Dog Rescue and is recovering in its care. On Friday, he had a bright pink harness on as Detroit Dog Rescue officials try to figure out how he ended up at a fire station. Firefighters at Ladder 22 on the city's west side quickly called Detroit Dog Rescue. Anyone who has information is asked to call Detroit Dog Rescue at 313-458-8014.

DETROIT - Detroit firefighters helped rescue an injured dog who was tied to wires, a chain and a belt. Officials with Detroit Dog Rescue said they rescued the dog around 7 a.m. Thursday after firefighters at Engine House No. "We're seeing so many neglect cases and really need some help," Detroit Dog Rescue posted on Facebook. Click here to donate to Detroit Dog Rescue. (WDIV)The chain removed from a dog who was rescued by Detroit Firefighters on Aug. 1, 2019.