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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Detroit, mapped by Maple

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Detroit, Michigan, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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Visiting a shelter today? Check conditions first: a newly adopted pet is sensitive to temperature extremes on the ride home.

The 3 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Detroit

Sorted by distance from central Detroit. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Michigan Humane Society

    2.9 mi
    6175 Trumbull Street, Detroit, MI 48208
  2. 2

    Shelter To Home

    10.3 mi
    266 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
  3. 3

    Downriver Central Animal Control

    12.1 mi
    14300 Reaume Parkway, Southgate, MI 48195

Trip prep for Detroit weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 83.7°F highs in Detroit: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Detroit animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 3 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Detroit. The closest to the city center is Michigan Humane Society, about 2.9 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Detroit's hottest month is July with average highs of 83.7 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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