Detroit animal shelter looking to get dogs adopted ahead of move

If you're looking for a new furry friend to join your family, Detroit volunteers have plenty of dogs waiting for their forever home.

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control are looking to get dogs adopted ahead of the Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter's upcoming move.

"We would love to place all the adoptable animals in loving homes or with reputable transfer partners who will help them on their next step to finding that amazing home," said Rachael Prenkert, president of Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control. "If you’ve been thinking about getting a dog, or have room in your life to foster one, now’s the time."

The shelter has over 45 dogs up for adoption. All dogs are spayed and neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. To adopt a dog, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID, and apply and complete an adoption interview process.

The shelter will soon move to 1431 East Ferry St. in Detroit, said Detroit Media Relations Director John Roach. A date for the new shelter's opening remains unconfirmed.

Volunteers will host a variety of events in May to promote their adoption efforts.

There will be the Bissell Pet Foundation empty the shelters free adoption event Wednesday through May 15, with Cathy Bissell sponsoring adoption fees.

The furry Thursday late-night adoption event will be held Thursday at the shelter, with the shelter open until 8 p.m.

There will be an adopt-a-dog event at the Detroit Public Library on May 19 from noon to 3 p.m. on the lawn of the library's Main Branch. The first 50 attendees will get a free digital pet keychain game and the first six to adopt or foster a dog will get a free luxury dog bed.

Along with adopting a dog, you will receive a goodie bag of toys, treats, food, a month's worth of flea, tick, and heartworm preventative, and more. Fostering a dog is free, though the shelter recommends a $100 fee for adoption.

The current Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter is located at 7401 Chrysler Drive in Detroit and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Volunteers look to pair dogs with homes at Detroit shelter