If you are unsure which pet you want to adopt, our adoption counselors will help match you with an available pet based on your application.
During your visit, you will generally be given the option to adopt at that time unless otherwise indicated.
PLEASE NOTE: Specifying a pet on your application will help to ensure you will be considered for their adoption and allow us to ensure they will be present during your visit.
Adoption fee includes:
All adoption applications are reviewed by a committee in order to determine the best placement for each pet.
Veterinary care for the sick and injured pets at this facility is funded by
A private, non-profit 501(c)3 animal welfare organization funded by donations.
Please consider donating so that we can continue to provide veterinary care for the sick and injured pets at the shelter.
To donate by mail, please make check out to 'Pound Pals Downriver' and mail to:
WE NEED YOU!
The work done by volunteers on behalf of the pets in our care is invaluable. Through shelter cleaning, dog walking, dog and cat socialization, fundraising, facilitating adoptions and various other activities, they make a profound difference in the lives of the pets in our care while they're in our care awaiting their forever homes.
For all animal control issues (lost/found pets, surrendering pets, etc) in the cities of
For adoption questions, please email wacvolunteers@gmail.com