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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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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

This adorable little dude is Coke aka Sheldon. He is a happy little guy that obviously loves the camera! He also loves other dogs and wo...read more about D114 Litter Coke (Sheldon)

Kat is an affectionate young cat, about 2 years old. She is rather quiet and good with people. She is waiting for her fureve...read more about C270 Litter Kat, mom

Kit is an 'only child'. He is a playful, friendly little guy that loves other cats and people. He is still young and sometimes is rambunc...read more about C270 Litter Kit

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

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, 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 ❤️

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 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

Jonas a handsome boy who's a little timid at first, but is pretty friendly once he gets to know you. He likes to sleep in his foster mom...read more about Jonas

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Adoption Event -- Saturday March 22nd, 2025

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.
Companion 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.