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 Welcome to Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue!

HDDCR is an all-volunteer, 501c3 registered non-profit rescue that rescues dogs and cats in need throughout Michigan and beyond its borders, to Ohio and other states depending on the need.  We pull from rural shelters where adoptions are few and kill rates are high. We focus on 'urgent' lists and those dogs and cats that are overlooked because they are unattractive, older or sick. We believe that every animal should have a second chance at a loving home; even if that loving home is in a hospice situation. We exist and rely solely on the generosity of our donors and our hardworking volunteers.

Your donation helps us provide the animals in our care happier days!
 

Text HDDCR to 53555 
to donate to our MEDICAL FUND

 

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
Annual Appeal, 2024



Highlighted Animals
See all the animals!
  Bentley - NEEDS FOSTER
Bentley was adopted and returned due to no fault of his own. Bentley is a sweet cat that purrs the minute you pick him up. He is an adventurous, playf...read more about Bentley - NEEDS FOSTER
  D114 Litter Coke - NEEDS FOSTER
This adorable little dude is Coke aka Sheldon.  Coke was returned to the rescue at no fault of his.  He is a happy little guy that obvious...read more about D114 Litter Coke - NEEDS FOSTER
  C270 Litter Kat, mom - NEEDS FOSTER
Kat, and her son, Kit, are both residing in the Cat Room at Pet Supplies Plus, Livonia, MI.  Kat is a young cat, about 2 years old.  We ...read more about C270 Litter Kat, mom - NEEDS FOSTER
  C270 Litter Kit - NEEDS FOSTER
Kit, and his mom, Kat, are both residing in the Cat Room at Pet Supplies Plus, Livonia, MI.  Kit is an 'only child'.  He is a pl...read more about C270 Litter Kit - NEEDS FOSTER
  D116 Litter Pixie - NEED FOSTER
LAP WARMER ALERT!!  Pixie, and her sister Lucy had a loving home…and then their mom passed away.  Their world has been turned upside ...read more about D116 Litter Pixie - NEED FOSTER
  D118 Litter Tucker - NEEDS FOSTER
Tucker is a 7-month-old, 62-pound doodle. He is young and playful and gets along well with other dogs and children. He loves toys and balls and ...read more about D118 Litter Tucker - NEEDS FOSTER
  Sarah
Hi, please let me introduce myself, my name is Sarah and I am a Lab/Jack Russell Terrier. I am house trained and crate trained, and love to go o...read more about Sarah
  Canelo
UPDATE: Canelo rejoined our rescue about a year ago after his military family could no longer care for him.  HDDCR happily stepped in...read more about Canelo
  Romeo 2 ❤️
Romeo, oh such a suitable name for this goofy, loving dog. Romeo is a 9 year young Dachshund mix. He is great with other dogs and very sociable with h...read more about Romeo 2 ❤️
  C103 litter Junior
Junior AKA Henry was adopted as a kitten and recently returned to the rescue.  He is a little overwhelmed right now due to all the changes and ...read more about C103 litter Junior

If you are 65 years old or older and looking for a companion animal, look no further!

Consider our  Senior For Senior program. Seniors can adopt a senior companion animal for half price. Our animals are all vetted prior to adoption and if you are no longer able to care for your companion animal due to hospitalization or moving to a nursing home we will accept the animal back into our foster program.

Research has shown that adopting a companion animal has benefits beyond the obvious one of companionship: 
  • Companion animals can help improve one's mental and physical well-being. Petting your companion animal is a soothing experience with the benefits of lowered stress levels and blood pressure.  
  • SeniorW/DogCompanion animals provide friendship for lonely individuals and provides opportunities for interactions with others. This may be especially important to the older adult whose family lives far away.
  • The company a companion animal provides has been proven to reduce depression by giving the older adult a purpose and sense of being needed by focusing on the care and needs of the companion animal.
  • The senior citizen home is usually a quieter environment with a consistent routine, Ideal for the senior animal looking for a similar environment.
  • Senior animals are often gentle and calm, more low-key and often are already trained.
Meet our available senior companion animals!