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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

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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

Meet Cola, a sweet 6-year-old black cat with a heart full of love. This spayed female may be a bit shy at first, but once she warms up to you, she tur...read more about C104 Litter Cola - NEEDS FOSTER

This pretty little girl is Melissa! She was adopted, but through no fault of her own, is in need of a new fur-ever family. Melissa has a sleek b...read more about Melissa - NEEDS FOSTER

Miracle was adopted as a kitten, but through no fault of hers, is in need of a new fur-ever family. Miracle is a pretty gray-n-white DSH/Tabby c...read more about C145 Litter Miracle - 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

Brady is an outgoing, active kitten. He enjoys attention and to be petted. He will rub around you and purr and jump right up in your lap&nb...read more about C261 litter Brady

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

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

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 ❤️

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.