DETROIT DOG RESCUE

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 – Dogs are being returned to animal shelters at record rates as the world creeps closer to normalcy, the BBC reports. People wanted to foster, they wanted to adopt. With the recent returns, the shelter needs foster homes, which have also dropped off, she said. Having a job doesn’t disqualify would-be pet parents or foster homes. Cancel extra $300, federal unemployment programs, Michigan business group urgesHow Michigan governments can, can’t spend their $11B in COVID-19 stimulus money

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 - This adorable special needs puppy has been given a second chance at life. Once Kristina Rinaldi from Detroit Dog Rescue received the call about Rocky, she says she knew exactly what he had. “We’ll be doing physical therapy with him at Union Lake, which includes an underwater treadmill. Rinaldi says Rocky will always need some physical therapy and will be a special needs dog for the rest of his life, even after he is able to walk. How much physical therapy he’ll need as time goes on is not known yet.

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.