Detroit animal control works to empty shelter before move to new facility

DETROIT – Animal control is hosting several adoption events in an effort to clear out the shelter before they move to a new facility.

Detroit Animal Care and Control is preparing to new to a new facility on Russell Street. They are working to get the dogs in the current building adopted as soon as possible.

Anyone who wants to learn more about pet ownership before they commit to a dog, there are free classes you can attend. The classes will go over vet care, pet health, grooming, pet manners, and behavior, introducing a new pet to your home, and more.

The classes are held at the Sherwood Forest branch of the Detroit Public Library on the second Tuesday of each month. They start at 6 p.m. The next classes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, and Tuesday, June 11.

May adoption events

DACC is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters campaign through May 15. All adoption fees will be sponsored by Cathy Bissell.

On Saturday, May 18, adoptable DACC dogs will be at Meadowbrook Amphitheater in Rochester Hills for the Paws, Pals, and Pet Supplies event. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free.

People can get to know adoptable DACC dogs at the Paws and PJ movie night at the Edison branch of the Detroit Public Library from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on May 18.

Adoptable DACC dogs will be at the Detroit Public Library main branch for an adoption event from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19.

Detroit Animal Care is open every day of the week from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.