Dog Lovers Help Dearborn Animal Shelter Win Pedigree Food Contest

The shelter, along with The Michigan Animal Rescue League and Genesee County Animal Control, will receive food for a year.

Three animal rescue groups in the Metro Detroit area have been chosen as the newest recepients of the Pedigree Feeding Project. The winners include the Michigan Animal Rescue League, Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter and Genesee County Animal Control. The program will supply the shelters with 100 percent of their core dog food needs, at absolutely no cost, for one year. "We are ecstatic for this opportunity from Pedigree to feed our shelter dogs for a whole year. We are so grateful to our community partners, Michigan Animal Rescue League and Genesee County Animal Control and all those who made it possible for us to be chosen as a recipient of the Pedigree Feeding Project," Elaine Greene, executive director for the Friends for the …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)

Eighth Annual Mutt Strut Nets $70,000 for Dearborn Animal Shelter

Hundreds of dog owners filled Ford Field Park to help raise money for shelter adoptions on May 11.

Pet lovers turned out en masse for Saturday's Mutt Strut fundraiser for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. The Mutt Strut & Pet Expo is the largest gathering of pet fans in the area, and this year it raised more than $70,000, Kelle Sisung, development director for the Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter said. "Without this event, we couldn't help rescue a lot of the animals," she said. This year's top individual pledge winner was Dolores O'Berts ($1,447). Tom Fisher also received $1,300 in pledges. The K-9 Explorers, led by shelter manager Heather Mehi, raised $15,984 in pledges as a team. Mehi individually raised $11,800. The Golden Girls team raised $4,000 for second place, and Dearborn Family Pet Care raised $3,500 in pledges. "This is a …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (17)

Eighth Annual Dearborn Mutt Strut Set for Saturday

The Dearborn Animal Shelter's dog walk and community-wide pet celebration benefits homeless animals.

The Dearborn Animal Shelter's eighth annual Mutt Strut & Pet Expo will take place this weekend at Ford Field. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and is expected to draw hundreds of dog lovers throughout Southeast Michigan to Dearborn. Elaine Greene, executive director for the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, said the event is the largest gathering of pet fans in the area. She said several thousand attendees took part in the event last year, and helped raise funds for adoptable animals at the shelter. “Each year we introduce new activities to keep the day fresh and exciting for returning supporters and appeal to more new attendees as well. The Mutt Strut & Pet Expo brings so many people together for fun of course, …

• Photos (1)

Dearborn Adoptables

Deaf Pit Bull Pup Needs Loving Home

This pit bull mix dog is available for adoption through the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

Meet Herbert. This handsome boy is a 1-year-old pit bull terrier mix with a lovely personality. He happens to be deaf, so he will need his adoptive home to be kind and gentle with him as he learns to communicate with his new owners through sight and touch. The adoption fee for Herbert is only $100 and includes sterilization, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations and a six-week training course with new owners to help you both learn to be great companions. To read more about Herbert, click on his Petfinder profile. To learn more about Herbert, or to see other available adoptable animals, go to the Dearborn Animal Shelter website at www.dearbornanimals.com, call the shelter at 313-943-2697 or visit their location on Greenfield Road, south …

• Photos (1)

Stanley Mutt on the Loose in Dearborn

The Dearborn Animal Shelter's Mutt Strut spokesdog is lost around the city with Dearborn Patch Editor Daniel Lai.

Stanley Mutt, the Dearborn Animal Shelter's lovable, mischievous Mutt Strut mascot, is on the loose in Dearborn. To help the shelter promote awareness about the annual Mutt Strut, which raises funds to help care for the shelter's many animals, Dearborn Patch has hidden Stanley around the city of Dearborn. This week, we found Stanley greeting customers near this high traffic area near Telegraph Road. Check out our photo and let us know where you think Stanley is hiding out. Tell us in the comments. Then, go learn more about the Mutt Strut at www.dearbornmuttstrut.com and help the shelter raise $100,000 for animals in need. Participating in the Mutt Strut? Tell our readers who you're strutting for–and help raise funds for the cause–by …

•  2 Comments
• Photos (1)

Daniel Lai

9:06 am on Monday, April 22, 2013

That is correct. I will have to make these a little harder :)   more ›

Dearborn Adoptables

Adorable Male Cat Needs a Home

This 5-year-old cat is available for adoption from the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

Fudge Brownie is a 5-year-old male feline looking for a loving family to join. This handsome silver tabby is a sweetie. He's a little shy at first, but he soon cuddles with anyone who loves him. His adoption fee is only $25 and includes microchip, sterilization and age appropriate vaccinations. To see other available adoptable animals, go to the Dearborn Animal Shelter website at www.dearborn-animals.com, call the shelter at 313-943-2697 or visit their location on Greenfield Road, south of Rotunda Drive.

• Photos (1)

Where in Dearborn is Stanley Mutt?

The Dearborn Animal Shelter's Mutt Strut spokesdog is lost around the city with Dearborn Patch Editor Daniel Lai.

Oh no! Stanley Mutt, the Dearborn Animal Shelter's lovable, mischievous Mutt Strut mascot has gone missing again. To help the shelter promote awareness about the annual Mutt Strut, which raises funds to help care for the shelter's many animals, Dearborn Patch has hidden Stanley around the city of Dearborn. This week, we found Stanley canvasing voters outside this Dearborn landmark. Check out our photo and let us know where you think Stanley is hiding out. Tell us in the comments. Then, go learn more about the Mutt Strut at www.dearbornmuttstrut.com and help the shelter raise $100,000 for animals in need. Participating in the Mutt Strut? Tell our readers who you're strutting for–and help raise funds for the cause–by posting an announcement …

•  2 Comments
• Photos (1)

Daniel Lai

11:33 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013

Hi Steve, You are correct. Look for Stanley next week.   more ›

Dearborn Adoptables

Female Pit Bull is Sweet as Candy

This pit bull terrier mix is available for adoption from the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

Godiva is an adorable 9-month-old female pit bull terrier mix available for adoption. She sports a short, chocolate-brown coat and the sweetest expression. Godiva has been spayed and is ready to go home with someone ready for an active young dog. Godiva is ready to go home right away from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Godiva, view her Petfinder profile online. Godiva qualifies for the Luv-A-Bulls rate of $100, which includes six months of training. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, spay or neuter, microchip ID, travel box, and pet care information. Adopters are also eligible for pet insurance from PetFirst HealthCare at an introductory …

• Photos (1)

Dearborn Adoptables

Meet Boots, an Adorable Cat Looking for a Loving Home

This 8-year-old male cat is available for adoption from the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

Boots is an 8-year-old male feline looking for a loving family to join. Boots is an attractive black cat with handsome white highlights on his chin, chest and paws, white whiskers, and big, luminous green eyes. He's a real sweetheart. He's a talkative boy who will ask you to come over and give him some lovin' when he sees you. Boots has been neutered and front declawed. His adoption fee is only $25 and includes microchip, sterilization and age appropriate vaccinations. To learn more about Boots, view his Petfinder profile online. To see other available adoptable animals, go to the Dearborn Animal Shelter website at www.dearborn-animals.com, call the shelter at 313-943-2697 or visit their location on Greenfield Road, south of Rotunda Drive.

• Photos (1)

Take A Night Out, Ladies, With Dearborn Animal Shelter Event

Ladies Night Out takes place March 22 in Dearborn Heights.

Celebrate women and help the Dearborn Animal Shelter at the local nonprofit's Ladies Night Out event. The event—set for March 22—takes place from 6-10 p.m. at the Warren Valley Golf and Banquet Center, located at 26116 W. Warren Road in Dearborn Heights. The evening will include food, mini-spa services, handwriting analysis, a raffle and a silent auction. New this year to Ladies Night Out is author, actress, politician, singer and comedian Kathy Crawford, who will give her humorous presentation, Up, Up and Away, with suggestions that will lift your life into taking flight! Irene’s Institute of Myomassology team of experts is also joining the evening, offering mini massages for a low-cost donation that benefits the animals. A rare auction …

• Photos (1)