“To serve animals by providing humane education, supporting and initiating affirmative legislative action, performing animal adoptions and animal rescues, and reuniting lost pets with their families. “
This may seem hard to believe, but Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society (MACS) is the last OPEN ADMISSION animal shelter in the City of Detroit. The reality of this situation has MACS rethinking the role of our shelter in the City of Detroit. Because we do not turn away animals based on breed, illness, or temperament, we are now making appointments for animals to be surrendered to our shelter. The reason for this is to allow us to maintain room for the animals in our care and not put them at risk due to not having space to house them. We also make every effort to take animals in emergency situations, so scheduling helps us know how much space we have for emergencies. While we ask for a donation at the time of surrender, we will never turn away an animal if the owner cannot afford the donation.
On average, MACS transfers over 950 animals to vetted rescue groups and adopts out over 530 others to forever homes annually. We continue to network and make new contacts to other rescue organizations daily to vastly increase the number of animals to find their forever homes.
MACS provides donated pet food to over 800 low-income families in the area. When available, we also offer free straw, crates, and dog houses to these families to help keep their pets at home in lieu of surrender. MACS also provides free tethers to homes who keep their dogs outdoors as well as education about the new City of Detroit ordinance regarding the care of companion animals. MACS also provides low-cost veterinary services and sponsors multiple spay/neuter surgeries and emergency medical procedures to area residents.
All of MACS board members are experienced hands-on animal care givers. As such we are, and will continue to be, committed to supporting area animals in the most ethical and caring way within our power. Our commitment to animal welfare includes euthanasia services being available for a donation to those whose animals are sick, dying, or in distress. Services are never denied due to an owner’s inability to pay.