Despite a bevy of setbacks and challenges, the Detroit Dog Rescue has moved into its new 11,000-square-foot facility, giving the dogs they save ample room to roam.
DETROIT (FOX 2) – The Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) has found a new home on Detroit’s West Side, thanks to the support of the community.
After years of dedication and hard work, DDR’s executive director, Kristina Rinaldi, is taking a few minutes to look back while celebrating the opening of the 11,000-square-foot building on Grand River Avenue near Telegraph.
The building was donated by a veterinarian and, despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, DDR persevered and successfully raised $1.6 million for renovations.
“I saw that it had great bones. It was a vision we kept at it and then Covid hit, so we weren’t sure it was going to happen. We weren’t sure if we were going to fundraise the money, we weren’t sure if we would have builders to renovate the building, but we just kept at it. We never gave up,” Rinaldi said.
The extensive renovations included updating mechanical systems, plumbing, flooring, and more, to meet the rigorous standards set by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Rinaldi expresses gratitude for the community’s overwhelming support, as individuals, businesses, and organizations stepped up to contribute to the cause. The collective effort made the new shelter four times larger than the original location on the East Side.
“To see them explore all the resources from the senior lodge center to the maternity room for pregnant dogs the bigger backyard the wider kennels it’s all really exciting,” Rinaldi said.
As the soft opening takes place, dogs are moving into their new home, and everyone is adjusting to the expanded space.
Looking ahead, DDR plans to offer valuable resources to pet owners, including vaccine clinics, training classes, and more. Rinaldi also hints at upcoming adoption events, encouraging the community to stay engaged. She emphasizes that this shelter belongs to everyone who wants to contribute their time and support.
“This was an effort of a call to action and everyone showed up and that’s why I’m so proud of it the shelter belongs to our dogs, but it belongs to everybody who wants to come and give their time,” she said.
Detroit Pistons enter Sunday evening and the start of 2024 NBA free agency with the second-most cap space, behind only the big-fish hunting Philadelphia 76ers.
Not many other teams are swimming in cap space, positioning the Pistons for rare flexibility to serve as a dumping ground for unwanted salary in exchange for draft capital, and/or to take shots at luring a few mid-to-lower tier free agents by outbidding other cash-strapped teams.
The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, signed one year ago, restricts high-spending teams with numerous hard caps. Accordingly, the Pistons have already made two deals to take on salary, moving up 16 spots in the second round Thursday in exchange for taking on Wendell Moore Jr., and on Friday receiving three future second-round picks for acquiring Tim Hardaway Jr.’s overpriced contract and sending back Quentin Grimes.
With that in mind, here are some Pistons predictions for free agency, the first under new president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon:
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Free agency opens Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, with negotiations allowed between teams and all upcoming free agents. Deals can be can be signed officially starting Saturday at 12:01 p.m.
The top free agent is Paul George, with plenty of solid starters and depth pieces on the market, including James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
The Pistons have several free agents, both unrestricted and restricted.
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DETROIT – Police are asking the public to help them identify a baby and locate the child’s parents or guardians.
The baby was found early Sunday, June 30, 2024, morning in the 3200 block of Virginia Park Street in Detroit.
Anyone who can identify the child or their parents or guardians is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 10th precinct at 313-596-1000.
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