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Gracie's Dog Haven

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Gracie's Dog Haven

Gracie's Dog Haven is a 5013C, non-profit, a senior dog sanctuary. They receive 24 hour care and feel the touch of love again.
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Our Story

Gracie's Dog Haven is a 501-c3, non-profit organization that rescues abused, neglected, and unwanted senior dogs from their owners and from death row at shelters to give them the beautiful life they so deserve. Gracie's Dog Haven will be their second chance. The senior dogs will be rehabilitated, get the chance to play, swim and have that forever loving home they so deserve. Please read

the inspiration that started it all....

On February 21, 2009 the police were called in to help a 9 year old Yellow Lab/ Golden Retriever we named Grace. Her 5 gallon water bucket was bone dry, no food (it was a large self feeding container). The cable line was so short it barely reached into her dog house, which contained no straw, no blankets or a warming lamp. The police officer responded, wrote a report and also contacted animal control. When I saw the animal control officer putting her into his truck, I was overwhelmed with happiness. A state of peace came over me, her life as she knew it was ending and a new life would begin. I was touched by all of the neighbors that came forward to give statements and stated they would be willing to testify in court. Seldom do we find neighbors willing to file a formal complaint with police and make a statement and appear in court. These neighbors were incredible and Grace's angels. Grace's former caretakers were charged with animal cruelty. Unfortunately, Grace's former caretakers were only slapped on the wrist and given a $100 fine for 9 years of abuse and neglected. Because Grace was tethered to her dog house under pine trees, the neighbors told us that sap would drip on her in the summer, and her coat was always a sticky mess. She lived in her own f***l material, only weighed 35 pounds, had a deformed right front paw with no pad and we did not know when she ate her last meal. Neighbors said the caretakers never gave her any attention and Grace lived her first 9 years of life all alone and afraid. I brought Grace home and showed her what a real home should be and what having a family is all about, giving her the love she so deserved. We worked hard on behavior as she was not socialized around other animals and needed to learn the house rules. Grace learned very quickly and became my best friend. Grace's devotion was truly incredible, one that I have never experienced before and the love she gave to our family was beyond amazing. Grace was my angel and taught me what truly matters in life. She brightened any room she walked into and comforted when you needed it the most. Grace was an extraordinary dog with a gentle soul that touched everyone's' life. I am so grateful Grace came into my life and she will live forever in our hearts and home. After being with us for 6 1/2 years at the awesome age of 15 1/2, on September 5, 2015 we had to send Grace to the Rainbow Bridge to be with her brothers and to run free of pain. With that difficult decision I had to make and as Grace took her last breath, I also made a promise to Grace that I would continue my rescue work of senior dogs and will carry on her legacy. In honor of Gracie Ann, Gracie's Dog Haven started and our work continues still today saving the lives of senior dogs just like her.

08/16/2024

08/15/2024

See you this weekend at Blake's on Armada!

08/15/2024

Finally figured it out!

08/14/2024

This is what happens when you dump your dog! If you can't have it for life, then don't get one! There are so many resources to help with vetting, food and financial, there's no excuse!!

Spinach, a playful Great Pyrenees with one eye, has spent over a year living at an animal shelter in Texas.

08/13/2024

Had an absolute great time at Blake's Sunflower Fest. Thank you to obe and all who came put to support the senior dogs. You're awesome!

08/12/2024

We're now on TicTok!

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08/11/2024

LAST DAY AT BLAKE'S SUNFLOWER FEST! Stop by and stock up! Your furry family member will be very grateful!

08/11/2024

LAST DAY AT BLAKE'S SUNFLOWER FEST! Stop by and stock up! You're furry family member will be very grateful!

08/07/2024

NEW PRODUCT ALERT AT OUR BAKERY!! Check it out!

08/05/2024

Everyone who stopped by to say hello at the Chic and Unique market yesterday, your support means the world to me. I truly enjoyed meeting you and you pups!

08/05/2024

😱🆘🆘The Shelter is now full! 🆘🆘😱

It was a very slow week for adoptions and the dogs keep coming in. Adopters and rescues are needed ASAP. We have some really great dogs here right now. Scroll down to see them, call for an appointment to meet them.
734-942-7591 ext2
Shelter staff will be back in Monday morning ready to get these dogs new homes. 🙏

08/05/2024

Just an FYI.. by the end of this year, it will be way over 7 million. It's very sad and cruel how many animals are losing their lives because of humans!

08/03/2024

See you there! We're booth 63. Stock up to spoil your furry family member before we run out!

08/01/2024

Ducks heads are back in the bakery! Order yours today's before it's too late. This is one popular treat!!

08/01/2024

10th birthday celebration for our sweet boy Monty. We love you handsome!

08/01/2024

Happy 10th Birthday Monty! We love you!

08/01/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 LaVon Martemucci

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

07/31/2024

Our next event is this Saturday at the Chic and Unique market. Perfect day to grab your pet's favorite treats. Remember, the proceeds helps fund Gracie's Dog Haven. See you soon!

07/28/2024

FYI...we thought we'd let you know about this store brand

Thousands of bags of dog treats may contain "foreign metal objects."

07/25/2024

07/24/2024

For those with senior pups. This is very helpful

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07/20/2024

We're back at Blake's Lavendar Fest. Stop in and spoil that furbaby! We're in area 2, booth 131

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Howell, MI

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.graciesdoghaven.org/

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See you this weekend at Blake's on Armada!

LAST DAY AT BLAKE'S SUNFLOWER FEST! Stop by and stock up! You're furry family member will be very grateful! #blakessunflowerfest #pettreats #dogtreats #cattreats #allnatural #makingfriends

NEW PRODUCT ALERT AT OUR BAKERY!! Check it out!

Everyone who stopped by to say hello at the Chic and Unique market yesterday, your support means the world to me. I truly enjoyed meeting you and you pups! #thankyou #makingfriends #thankyouforyoursupport #dogtreats #pettreats #handmadewithlove #allnatural #supportlocal

10th birthday celebration for our sweet boy Monty. We love you handsome!

Happy 10th Birthday Monty! We love you!

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 LaVon Martemucci Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, @topfans

It took me a few days to get myself together to write this post. It is with a broken heart that I inform you that Little Henry has crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge to be with his sisters and brothers. My sweet boy Henry, the day I brought you home, you took my heart and I fell in love with you. It was a rough start with you escaping the yard but once you realized you had a safe home, you truly became mine. I remember that day vividly and it was truly amazing to experience that with you. Our bond grew and you were always by my side, momma's little boy. After you became relax, we started your heartworm treatment and it broke my heart seeing you go through that but you amazed me by your strength and courage. You were cleared of heartworm and you were off chasing rabbits and romping through the woods. It was glorious to see you run and play. The joy and laughter you filled the home with was abundant and you touched everyone's life by your whimsical spirit and shenanigans. You made me laugh everyday and at the end of each day, there you were cuddling, to keep each other warm. Even though you stole my pillow just about every night, I did not mind, you were my little boy. I never thought the time would be now. Not so sudden. You were doing so well. I knew the time would come, but not now. Not like this. There was such more I wanted to experience with you. So much more I wanted to do. I never thought I would be writing about you now. It's just too soon. Having you for 2 years and 4 months was not enough. It's just not fair. You are only 11.5. You deserved to live longer after everything you went through. I am so Henry. Our time together was not long enough and I am so sorry that your life was cut short by cancer. You fought so hard and you were so brave. Your strength was just amazing to see and you will to live was even stronger. After each chemo visit, we stopped off and I got your McDonalds french fries as a special treat. Now, I go by a McDonalds, I am deeply sadden

After 2 weeks, Ella is learning how to play. We're so excited!!

Sweet Ella Rose at her first vet appointment ever. You are saved baby. You may have a long recovery road ahead of you but we got you!

Freedom ride! We are calling her Ella. This is the dog from Romulus that was found starving. She needs a lot of medical and rime ro recover, but we have you, Sweet Ella Rose. If you would like to donate towards her medical expenses, you may call Woodland Animal Hospital in Brighton and put it in her name under Gracie's Dog Haven.