What We Do

HomeFur-ever is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 1983 for the purpose of rescuing abused, abandoned and neglected animals and providing them with new adoptive homes.  HomeFur-ever is a volunteer-based, 'no-kill' animal rescue group.

The non-profit organization is dependent upon volunteers and donations to continue its animal life-saving efforts.  The group relies on a network of foster families throughout the Detroit Metro area who care for animals under the group's protection, and provide all necessary medical care (at the organization's expense), animal personality assessment, human and animal socialization, and behavioral training as may be required to insure the animals are adoption-ready so they may become a member of a new, loving family at the earliest opportunity.

HomeFur-ever takes in animals of various breeds, sizes, ages, and medical conditions, and they concentrate on saving as many animal lives as possible.  All animals are provided with proper medical treatment including:  shots, de-worming, neutering (to prevent additions to the existing over-abundant puppy and kitten population), heartworm testing, and preventive medication.  The group is frequently required to expend substantial investments in major medical procedures for animals who have been rescued from abusive and abandonment situations in order to adhere to its 'no-kill' policy.  These costs are all covered thru the receipt of donations and pet adoption fees.  HomeFur-ever cares for an average of 90 animals at any given time.

The group is very careful to insure that adoptable dogs and cats go to the right homes. There is an application and screening process for potential adopters as part of the adoption process which is designed to protect the animals, but also to insure that each adoptive family ends up with the right pet for their family. Since group members really get to know their rescued “children”, they do their best to match families with the perfect companion for their household and family.  The group will present all known medical and behavior information that is available about a pet openly and honestly.  Group volunteers also follow up with families after the adoption to insure everything’s going well. They assist with any rough spots by offering training tips and other advice.

All rescue groups have a few things in common. Like HomeFur-ever, they are made up of extremely caring, passionate volunteers who work tirelessly to save pets’ lives. Unfortunately, also like HomeFur-ever, they all spend their days cleaning up the messes of irresponsible dog and cat owners, and trying to prevent new messes by educating the public about the responsibility of dog and cat ownership, and the importance of spay and neuter.  The group asks for the community's assistance in their efforts by volunteering, by donating, and by fostering.  

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