• Message from Our Luv-a-Bullz
• Charlie the Champion
• Slap-shot Success at Megan’s Dreams

going to the dogs

Sorry for muscling in on June Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat month, kitties, but doggone it, we have a lot of pups!  We are caring for (gulp) 47 dogs and 13 puppies on-site and 15 more in foster care.

How can you resist me?

Remember, we have only 38 kennels in our teeny building.  “We will have to convert one of our cat trailers to temporary dog headquarters,” says FFDAS Director Elaine Greene.

What can you do to help?  Join the FAD—it’s not a passing fancy!
1. Foster a pup
- We’ll provide supplies and training
2. Adopt today, and tell friends and family about our hot diggity dogs
3. Donate now
- We spend $79 to care for a puppy from intake to adoption
- $79 covers a health check, vaccinations, spay/neuter, special formula, and microchip

message from our luv-a-bullz

We are exceptional dogs who need more compassion and understanding than many other breeds.  We are known as pit bulls by the general public, but you can call us Luv-a-Bullz.  Can you open your heart to us?  We’ll provide more love and loyalty than you can imagine.

Pammy:  1-year-old & a luv-a-bull

The Friends are proud to be ambassadors for these exceptional animals who deserve a chance to reach their full potential with just the right parents.  To help them on their journey, we are introducing the following:

- Reduced adoption fee:  $100
- Reduced training fee:  $50

Read more about our Luv-a-Bullz, and consider becoming a bully buddy.

charlie the champion

Charlie, our June spokes-cat, underwent surgery to remove his infected leg, and is now recovering in foster care.  According to his foster mom, “Charlie is doing very well.  He walks, jumps, and runs as if he has always been missing a leg.”

Charlie sends meows of thanks to his angels

She continues, “Charlie keeps up with my other cats, and shows no sign of fear around my dogs.  I am so impressed!”  Thanks to the angelic resonse to Charlie’s story, he is on his way to enjoing the life of a champion.

Interested in adding Charlie to your family?  He will be ready to go home after June 19.  Call us at 313.943.2697.

slap-shot success at megan’s dreams

It was sunny skies and slap-shot success on
Friday, June 8, at the 6th annual Megan’s Dreams charity golf outing.  A record number of attendees enjoyed noshing throughout at the on-course food stations, and visiting with honorary chair Chris Chelios, who drove the course all day signing photos for fans.  Meows to the Megan’s Dreams team “fore” supporting our rescue efforts.

Honorary chair Chris Chelios with a fabulous 4-some

Attendees & supporters:  More than 150
Funds raised:  $44,000+
Click for a full recap and to view the Megan’s Dreams photo gallery.

ADOPT

Kittens are cute, but seniors are super.  Tiger is a rakish 11-year-old, young enough to provide great feline companionshp and savvy enough to know when it’s time to snuggle on the couch.

donate

13-week-old Justina is just wriggling to go home.  Donating $79 will cover everything it takes to get her ready to go.  Can you make her day by donating today?

events

Friends Out & About

Dearborn Farmer’s & Artisan Market
Tuesday, June 19; 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Special midweek night featuring one-of-a kind Pupcatsos created by our rescue artists-in-residence.
Friday, June 22; 8:00-1:00
22100 Michigan Ave.
FFDAS twice-monthly presence featuring adorable adoptable dogs and Fido’s Bakery goodies

Fundraisers

Benefit Football Game
Saturday, June 23, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Edsel Ford High School
20601 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn
A benefit game (Detroit Diesels vs. Michigan Vikings) for the Friends and to promote adoptions hosted by the Detroit Diesels.
Cost:  Game tickets are $7 each; the Friends receive $3 per ticket
Purchase:  At the shelter or by calling 313.943.2697

2nd Annual Abraham’s Open House for Hope’s Heroes
Saturday, July 21, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Home of Councilman Robert & Mrs. Mary Ann Abraham
510 Crescent Dr., Dearborn
Cost:  Suggest $50 donation, but all levels of donations welcome

Adoption Events

Saturday, June 23, 10-5
Palace of Auburn Hills
5 Championship Dr., Auburn Hills

Saturday, July 7, 12-3
Pet Supplies Plus, Livonia
29493 W. Seven Mile Rd.
New location!

Saturday, July 14, 12-3
Petco, Allen Park
23155 Outer Drive

volunteer

The shelter has many, many dogs, puppies, cats and kittens to care for – more dogs than the norm; and we sure could use volunteer help!  Volunteers can help with washing dishes, folding laundry, cleaning, taking dogs for walks, cat cuddling, speaking to potential adopters and more. 

If you have already attended orientation and became a volunteer, please come in when you have free time.  If you want to become a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Irene Addison at 313.943.2697, ext. #3555, or volunteers@dearbornanimals.org.

We sure appreciate our volunteers’ time and efforts!