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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

 

 



Highlighted Animals
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  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
  Brodee
Brodee is the easiest dog I have ever fostered.  He is a  sweet, loving, relaxed, low energy dog.   I think he would be good fo...read more about Brodee
  Hawkeye
Hawkeye is incredibly sweet, cuddly & wants to be part of the family. Hawkeye is well behaved, wants to please his family & follows me around ...read more about Hawkeye
  Canelo
Meet  Canelo,  he is a 7 year-old pit mix that is about 65 pounds. He is a very sweet boy that loves to be pet and have his...read more about Canelo
  Lance -❤ STORY OF LOVE & DETERMINATION
**PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO BEFORE APPLYING*** Lance is loving, treat motivated, goofy, eager to please his hoo-mans and has the biggest vocabular...read more about Lance -❤ STORY OF LOVE & DETERMINATION
  LC aka Little Cow
Hi, my name is LC, short for “Little Cow” because of my cute markings that make me look like a dairy cow! Don’t you love my ...read more about LC aka Little Cow
  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
  Lola
Lola is a beautiful, long-haired girl, approximately 2 years old. She came up to a nice lady's porch in Detroit and has slowly warmed up to her fo...read more about Lola
  Harry
Harry is an adult cream colored kitty.  He's a little shy at first and needs a little time to get used to new surroundings and people.  ...read more about Harry

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!