Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Michigan Cat Rescue — St. Clair Shores
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 806371
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Phone
No public general phone listed
County
Macomb County
Website
Home | micatrescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cats
Kittens
Abandoned cats
Neglected and abused cats
Cats transferred from shelters
Services Provided
Cat rescue
Foster care
Veterinary care
Adoption placement
Spay/neuter support
Community education
About
Michigan Cat Rescue is a volunteer-run, foster-based, no-kill cat rescue founded in 2003. The organization does not operate a traditional shelter; rescued cats live in foster homes where they receive individual care, socialization and a safe place to stay until permanent homes are found. Cats receive necessary veterinary care and are fully vetted before adoption. Michigan Cat Rescue is 100% donation-based and relies on volunteers and community support to provide medical care, food, supplies and other necessities for the cats in its care. Since its founding, the rescue has helped save and rehome thousands of cats.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) — Bruce Township/Romeo
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
78440 McKay Road
Romeo, MI 48065
Phone
586-354-8500
Email
dawghous.detroit@gmail.com
County
Macomb County
Website
DAWG
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Farm animals
Small mammals
Non-migratory birds
Injured and orphaned wildlife
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Dog and cat adoption
Wildlife rehabilitation
Farm-animal care
Veterinary care
Foster care
Detroit street-animal outreach
Spay/neuter assistance
Community education
About
Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is a volunteer-driven, no-kill rescue founded in 2011 that operates a 25-acre rescue farm in Macomb County. DAWG helps domestic animals, farm animals and wildlife. Its facility includes kennels, a heated barn and specialized wildlife rehabilitation enclosures. The organization holds Michigan and federal wildlife permits and the Michigan DNR lists DAWG for rehabilitation of mammals and non-migratory birds. DAWG rescues hundreds of animals each year, cares for many injured and orphaned fawns. Some animals that cannot safely be released or adopted remain as long-term or permanent residents when permitted. Michigan regulations generally require rehabilitated fawns to be released by October 1 unless special DNR authorization is granted. DAWG relies heavily on volunteers and states that donations go directly toward animal care.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
4 Paws 1 Heart — St. Clair Shores
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 84
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Phone
No public general phone listed
Email
4paws1hearthelp@gmail.com
County
Macomb County
Website
4 Paws 1 Heart – 4 Paws 1 Heart
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Stray animals
Abandoned animals
Abused animals
Community cats
Services Provided
Veterinary financial assistance
Emergency medical-treatment funding
Spay/neuter funding
Vaccinations
Rescue support
Adoption networking
Community-resource referrals
About
4 Paws 1 Heart focuses primarily on funding veterinary treatment for stray, abandoned and abused animals rather than operating a traditional shelter. Its assistance has helped cover medical treatment, sterilization, vaccinations and other veterinary needs for animals being helped by rescuers throughout southeastern Michigan.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Marley’s Castle Wildlife Rescue — Huron Township/New Boston
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
P.O. Box 130
New Boston, MI 48174
Phone
248-798-3033
County
Wayne County
Website
Marley’s Castle Wildlife Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Raccoons
Opossums
Small mammals
Non-migratory birds
Other injured or orphaned Michigan wildlife within licensing limits
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Medical and supportive care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
Public wildlife guidance
About
Marley’s Castle Wildlife Rescue is a volunteer-based wildlife rehabilitation organization established in 2017. The organization rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured and orphaned Michigan wildlife. Michigan wildlife-rehabilitation resources list Marley’s Castle as a licensed rehabilitator.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Motor City Possum Rescue — Ferndale
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
Ferndale, MI
Exact rehabilitation location not publicly listed
Phone
248-376-1914
Email
motorcitypossumrescue@gmail.com
County
Oakland County
Website
Cyndi Russ Founder Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Virginia opossums
Orphaned opossums
Injured opossums
Other small mammals when appropriate
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Injury rehabilitation
Release preparation
Opossum education
Wildlife guidance
About
Motor City Possum Rescue specializes in Virginia opossums while also assisting some other small mammals. Founder Cyndi Russ is identified by the organization as a licensed wildlife rehabilitatorand the rescue’s goal is to rehabilitate animals for eventual release into the wild.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Bird Center of Michigan — Saline
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
7800 Platt Road
Saline, MI 48176
By appointment only
Phone
734-761-9640
County
Washtenaw County
Website
Bird Center of Michigan | Saving Songbirds Since 2004
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Migratory birds
Non-migratory birds
Orphaned baby birds
Injured wild birds
Services Provided
Wild-bird rehabilitation
Orphan care
Injury treatment
Release preparation
Wildlife rescue coordination
Public education
Bird rescue guidance
About
The Bird Center of Michigan specializes in rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wild birds and reports treating more than 1,800 birds representing over 85 species annually. Raptors, geese, swans and certain large birds are generally referred to other specialists.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Spirit Filled Wings — Romeo / Southeast Michigan
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
Romeo, MI 48065
Exact rehabilitation location not publicly listed
Phone
248-953-5690
Email
No public email found
County
Macomb County
Website
Spirit Filled Wings
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Eagles
Falcons
Ospreys
Other qualifying birds of prey
Services Provided
Raptor rehabilitation
Medical care
Physical conditioning
Injury rehabilitation
Release preparation
Public guidance for injured raptors
About
Spirit Filled Wings is a specialized bird-of-prey rehabilitation organization operated by licensed rehabilitator Linda Born. The Michigan DNR lists Spirit Filled Wings for raptors only and the organization reports serving Macomb, Oakland and surrounding southeastern Michigan communities.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary — South Lyon
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
111 S. Lafayette Street
Unit 284
South Lyon, MI 48178
Phone
248-446-2021
Email
ducks@michiganduckrescue.com
County
Oakland County
Website
Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary | Helping ducks live their best lives
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Domestic ducks
Domestic waterfowl
Domestic birds
Injured ducks
Unwanted ducks
Services Provided
Domestic waterfowl rescue
Sanctuary care
Long-term housing
Medical care
Rehoming when appropriate
Education about domestic waterfowl
About
Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary provides rescue, care, protection and long-term housing for unwanted or injured domestic waterfowl and domestic birds. It operates as a nonprofit sanctuary rather than a general wildlife rehabilitation facility.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Barn Sanctuary — Chelsea
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
20179 McKernan Drive
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone
734-270-6845
County
Washtenaw County
Website
Farm Sanctuary | We Envision a World Where Sanctuary Replaces Exploitation
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cattle
Pigs
Sheep
Goats
Chickens
Turkeys
Ducks
Other farmed animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Rehabilitation
Sanctuary care
Veterinary care
Long-term housing
Emergency rescue coordination
Animal-welfare education
About
Barn Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and otherwise at-risk farmed animals. Its residents include cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks and other farm animals. The sanctuary does not accept unscheduled animal drop-offs and asks people to contact its rescue team regarding animals in need.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Nature’s Kingdom Conservation — Herron
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
7130 Wegmeyer Road
Herron, MI 49744
Phone
989-727-3893
Email
natureskingdomwildliferehab@gmail.com
County
Alpena County
Website
Home | Nature’s Kingdom
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Injured wildlife
Orphaned wildlife
Native mammals
Migratory birds
Other federally protected birds
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Injury rehabilitation
Medical and supportive care
Release preparation
Wildlife conservation education
About
Nature’s Kingdom Conservation is a wildlife rehabilitation organization in northeast Michigan dedicated to caring for injured and orphaned native wildlife and returning animals to their natural habitats whenever possible. The organization states that it holds both state and federal permits and is licensed to rehabilitate mammals and federally protected birds. It works with the Michigan DNR and local veterinary professionals on wildlife rescue, treatment and release.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society — Harbor Springs
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1300 West Conway Road
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Phone
231-347-2396
Email
No public general email listed
County
Emmet County
Website
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Stray animals
Abandoned animals
Animals transferred from other shelters
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Shelter care
Dog and cat adoption
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter services
Pet food assistance
Behavior and training services
Community pet-support programs
About
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society has served northern Michigan since 1951 and operates as a no-kill animal-welfare organization between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The organization rescues more than 900 animals annually while also providing veterinary services and community programs intended to help people keep their pets. Nearly 65% of the animals it served in 2025 came from Emmet, Cheboygan and Charlevoix counties.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) — Gwinn
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
815 South State Highway M-553
Gwinn, MI 49841
Phone
906-475-6661
Email
info@upaws.org
County
Marquette County
Website
Home – Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Small companion animals
Other domestic pets
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Dog and cat adoption
Small-animal adoption
Veterinary care
Low-cost spay/neuter assistance
Microchipping
Pet food pantry
Owner-surrender assistance
Community pet support
Animal-welfare education
About
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter provides shelter and adoption services for homeless, abandoned, unwanted and abused domestic animals in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. UPAWS follows a no-kill philosophy and also offers programs such as low-cost spay/neuter assistance, microchipping, a community pet-food pantry and support designed to help families keep their pets.
Last Verified
September 22, 2026