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Save Monroe Strays is a 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization. We are 100% volunteer based. We are a 100% volunteer and foster based rescue.
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Save Monroe Strays focuses on the stray animal population in Monroe County, Mi. We are committed to being the voice of the voiceless. We offer community outreach, and when we are able we will assist families of owned animals who need assistance with food or veterinary care. Check out Amazon Wishlist if you would like to help us out! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2S2PRQW740NIR/?ref_=lol_ov_le

06/24/2024

Today was a great day to adopt a calico kitten! Karen went to her forever family which includes human and furball siblings 💚

06/24/2024

Thanks to everyone who stopped in to visit the kittens this morning at Family Farm and Home! Pearl Krabs went to her forever home today 💛

06/23/2024

We will have some of our ADORABLE kittens at Family Farm and Home this morning, Sunday June 23rd, from 10am until noon. Stop in and say hi!

06/22/2024

Want to say hi and get some puppy, dog, and kitten snuggles today? Looking to add a new family member? Want to see some pretty new cars and see some awesome animals and grab a bite to eat from S’mac and Cheese Food Truck, come on down to Victory Chevrolet in Milan from 3-6p. We’d love to see you there!

Ready to add a burst of fun to your life? Meet Chevy, the ultimate adventure buddy waiting for you at Save Monroe Strays

He is avaliable for adoption and will be at our Pick-up for Paws event unless adopted before.

Chevy's Faves:
Tug-of-War Champion: This guy is a pro at tugging and loves every second of it!
Cuddle Bug: When playtime's over, he's all about snuggles.
Dog’s Best Friend: Chevy loves hanging out with other dogs and making new furry friends.
People Lover: He adores meeting new folks, though he sometimes gets a tad too excited!
Water Enthusiast: Chevy's all in whether it’s a splash in the pool or a dip in the lake.
Grooming Star: He loves being pampered and groomed. I mean, who doesn't?

Other Cool Things About Chevy:
Potty Trained: He’s got his bathroom manners down and will let you know when he needs to go out.
Training in Progress: Chevy’s working hard on his leash and crate training skills.

A Quick Heads-Up:
No Cats, Please: Chevy’s not a fan of felines and will likely try to chase them.

Chevy is all geared up for summer walks and chill evenings with you! Swing by Save Monroe Strays to meet this handsome boy and let the adventures begin! 🌞🐾🚤

Come say hi and see if Chevy’s the perfect match for your family!

06/21/2024

Send Jenny all the love and good vibes today as she goes in for her 2nd and 3rd HW injections today! You got this, pretty girl!

Jenny's Journey
I found this older photo of Jenny from when I first brought her home. I figured I'd share her antics with everyone! She goes in this Friday for her 2nd and 3rd heartworm shots. She will be staying overnight for this and I'll be picking her up Saturday. Everyone send Jenny good vibes before her overnight visit as this is going to be really rough on her ❤️ Prevention saves lives! Save Monroe Strays Hank's Heroes Meghan Maier

06/21/2024

A kitten stampede is heading to Family Farm and Home this Sunday morning from 10:00am - noon! Snuggles are free, and you just might meet a new family member... Stop in and see us.

06/21/2024

Happy Friday!! Remember, Rubble, the adorable young bully who desperately needed surgery due to a PAINFUL urethral prolapse? Early this spring we learned of a family who was unable to cover the costs of this necessary surgery, and really didn’t want to surrender their dog. Along with Hank's Heroes, we rallied to get Rubble to the vet, and into surgery!

We checked in today to see how Rubble was doing, and he just celebrated his FIRST BIRTHDAY yesterday!!

Rubble is doing wonderful, and his family is forever grateful!

Happy birthday, Rubble!! ❤️

06/20/2024

Just in time for the weekend, Jared has moved in to the cat enclosure! He’s checking out his new space, and getting settled in and ready to make new friends! Jared is a sweet and obviously handsome guy, who is looking for his forever home! He does ok with polite dogs, and likes other cats. He is a quiet guy, who would make a great lap cat!

Stop by Family Farm & Home in Monroe to meet him!

06/20/2024

Momma Gemma is ready for her forever home! We believe she'd do best as an only dog, although she does like kitties! She needs to be with a family who is home often or able to go on adventures with you! She's great in the car! Potty trained, great on a leash. She loves everyone she meets!!! She is a chill girl most of the time but she gets the best zoomies EVER when she's excited! She loves toys and bones, plays fetch with squeaky balls.. she's a foster favorite of us all!! She also chases flies, and it might be the silliest thing I've ever seen 🤣 She loves to be loved on. That's what makes her the happiest 💜 Belly rubs and snuggles! She has been the best Momma to her puppies and it's time for us to finish out our commitment to her. She's ready to find the BEST forever home that she is so deserving of!
She has the most soulful, kind eyes as is her soul. She's really a gem 💎

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SMS/Dog

06/20/2024

Over the next few days we are passing out FREEDOM RIDES like Oprah and her favorite things!! We are so excited for all of the new additions to our crew. We LOVE to help our local shelters when in need, and we will always support them no matter what. There is no need for us to go outside of Michigan for dogs, there are PLENTY that need us right here!

Today we have pulled a young, beautiful black shepherd, known as “Triple Tail” at DACC, and a super sweet chocolate pittie pup, known as “Aussie” from Eastpointe Animal Control.

Please help us to welcome them to the pack! We cannot wait to get to know them!

06/20/2024

Have you thought about fostering and getting involved? NOW is the time!!

Join our crew!

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control is moving to a brand new building, that is already FULL! There are still several dogs at the old shelter that are AMAZING, and they want out!! They are such great dogs and are so very deserving of LOVE!!

We want to RALLY TOGETHER and pull as many adoptable dogs from the old shelter ASAP! Let’s help the shelter to make their move a little smoother, so they can push forward to better things in the future!

Perks of fostering with SMS-

🐶 We provide everything!
❤️ We provide daily support and answer any questions you have, anytime!
🐶 We have the BEST fosters around!
❤️ Fostering saves lives!
🐶 Fostering is FUN AND REWARDING!!

Below are 11 dogs that we want out! All have been fully vetted and are ready to MOVE!

Comment below ⬇️ on who you would like to foster!

Apply to foster here- https://www.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/SMS/3126-become-a-foster

Send us a message with ANY questions! ❓

06/19/2024

Freedom Ride!

Please welcome Jitterbug to the crew! She is a retriever mix from OCAC. We cannot wait to get to know her better!

06/19/2024

Last fall we made a wonderful addition to the SMS Crew, and we simply do not know what we would do without her. Tobi is a respected member of the rescue community, and truly has the passion and desire to help.

Tobi has made important tasks that have been on our to do list for years, come alive. She has created an amazing sense of structure that a growing rescue desperately needs. She takes our ideas and runs with them, creating events, fundraisers and programs that turn out better than we could have imagined. Tobi has taken our website from a blank page, to an active hub for all things SMS. She communicates with our supporters via the web beautifully. She keeps us on our toes, keeps us professional (THE HARDEST TASK OF ALL), and is the true backbone, and behind the scenes coordinator of Save Monroe Strays.

We are INCREDIBLY lucky to have her as a part of our team! Please help us to wish, Tobi a VERY Happy Birthday!!

We love and appreciate you to the moon! Have the best day! ❤️

06/18/2024

Our shelter humans see A LOT of dogs everyday. So when they have favorites, we try our best to get them placed into foster homes! Last week we took a quick afternoon trip to DACC, to meet our our friend, Sue’s favorite guy, Cookie Monster. He is just a HAM!

Cookie has been having some urinary issues since his neuter, and has some issues with his back legs likely due to genetics. That aside, we knew he deserved a chance to show the world how good he is!

Cookie is about a year old, incredibly handsome blue bully mix, with the most adorable Merle markings, and silly smile! He loves EVERYONE, and is having a blast in his foster home. He has become besties with our Nova, and they spend their days running around the yard and swimming. Cookie will be getting a full checkup at Heritage in the next few days, and is looking for his forever home!

Welcome, Cookie Monster to the pack!

06/18/2024

LILO IS SAFFFEEEEEE!!!!!

06/18/2024

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06/17/2024

In rescue the weeks are hard, days are long, and we think everyone as a whole is just so damn tired.

Joey spent 236 days with us. Those 236 were challenging and amazing at the same time. Joey taught us all how to get up when we are knocked down. To laugh when we want to cry. And most of all, to NEVER give up. It’s ok to be down, just don’t stay there.

On the days that are most frustrating, the universe always has a way of reminding us why we do it everyday. Today, that reminder came in the form of a quick update from Joesph’s mama. We aren’t sure if she knows how truly amazing she is, or how long we waited for her. We have entrusted her with our most prized boy, and she is constantly showing us why we waited so long. She is knocking this dog mom thing out of the park! We are truly grateful every day for people with kind souls like her.

Thank you, Steph for loving Joe like we do, and for seeing him how we do ❤️

Look at our guy learning how to swim in the big pool!! 🥺☀️

06/17/2024

We are slowly lifting our intake hold, and we cannot wait to introduce you to the newest members of the pack. First up, the absolute sweetest, most lovable and pint sized little potato, known as Ore-Ida during her stay at Romulus Animal Shelter, now known to us as Piggy!

Piggy is obviously adorable, and oh so sweet! It was found before her scheduled spay surgery that this girl has a stage 3 heart murmur. We just could not let her sit in an over crowded shelter! She did great throughout her surgery, and is recovering like a champ. Piggy’s little heart and lungs make her winded with the smallest bit of activity, but it doesn’t stop her from snuggling with her favorite people.

Upon intake we knew we were taking quite the chance with pulling poorly bred bully, that obviously was given sh*tty genetics. It is hard enough to find homes for dogs without medical issues, let alone a hot mess of a house hippo.

Once her foster family met her, they knew very quickly that this little piggy, will not be going anywhere! This foster fail happened very quick, and we have opted to keep her in our outreach program where she will become the resident “mascot” of SMS!!

Give a big welcome AND congratulations to our sweetest girl, Piggy!!! ❤️❤️

06/16/2024

We would be devastated if one of our dogs went missing, especially when they move to their new home. Please help our friends at Hard Licker Ranch and Sanctuary to find, Lilo!

🚨🎉❤️LILO WAS FOUND❤️🎉🚨

🚨 The dog In Temperance is NOT Lilo! She is still in the Petersburg area and we believe she is hung up on something. Please walk your property. Listen for cries, welping or barking. If your dogs are drawn to something, please check it out. We are on limited time for her with this heat!

🚨Lilo is still attached to a leash. Please walk your property and see if she’s stuck on anything, please!!

‼️🆘 One of our recently adopted dogs, Lilo, got out of her new adopters house and is lost. She took off in the woods off Summerfield & Teal. Lilo is FRIENDLY, she will not hurt anyone or any animals. She may be skittish since she is in a new area. If you see her, please call Tom at +1 (734) 395-1453. She is microchipped as well. Please do not hurt Lilo, she is harmless! 🆘‼️

06/16/2024

3 of Gemma’s puppies are still looking for their forever home!

Apply to adopt at savemonroestrays.com

06/16/2024

The Save Monroe Strays Store is stocked up with the cutest items for summer!

Order yours, today!

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06/16/2024

We had a great day at PetSmart Monroe MI yesterday. 5 dog adoptions! Phil, Fergie, Kitten, Zazu, and Maui all found their new families!

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ITS FINALLY FRIDAY!!! Madea’s puppies are growing like weeds, and they sure have a lot to say! The best part of fostering a pregnant mom, is not only watching her learn to trust and thrive, but also to watch the babies learn and grow everyday! Because of your support we have been able to ensure that 3 mamas of 11 and 12 puppies, as well as a dumped litter of 10 could have the opportunity at the best life possible. Thank you. Our dog program really starting ramping up less than a year ago, and although we might seem crazy to some, we will help to pull dogs where we can, when we can, every single time. Our dog program and adoption fees help to cover of course their medical costs and supplies, but also helps considerably to fund our cat program. Each dog adoption fee is enough to fully vet 3 kittens, helping to slow down the population. It’s pretty cool how everything works together! Please consider making a donation to help us to continue our mission.. and.. enjoy a little cuteness from the babies! PayPal- [email protected] Venmo- @savemonroestrays Cash App- $SaveMonroeStrays https://save-monroe-strays.square.site/ http://Www.savemonroestrays.com/donate Cash/check- Please message us for a drop off or mailing address

Today Fudge will be going in for surgery to have his leg amputated after being stuck hanging in his playpen. This surgery is certainly unexpected and we never have over $1000 just laying around. We really need your help. Please consider making a donation to help us to cover the cost of Fudge’s surgery! PayPal- [email protected] Venmo- @savemonroestrays Cash App- $SaveMonroeStrays https://save-monroe-strays.square.site/ Cash/check- Please message us for a drop off or mailing address

It has only been a couple of weeks and we miss Joey like crazy! His fosters have shed a few tears recently, just because some days are tough without our happiest guy. It makes a world of difference to know that he is truly living the life he has waited for and deserves! Our best guy passed his evaluation for doggy daycare and will be going 2-3 days a week for a full day of open play with so many new friends! His new mama Steph is madly in love with our guy, and she truly is a godsend. We could not ask for a better home for our best guy ❤️❤️

SUNDAY FUNNY!! Gemma is such a great mom, and has taught the puppies so well! Not only is she a great mom, she is the ring leader of the circus 🤡 These puppies have learned from the best and simply want to have fun! Just look at Gemma getting them all riled up 😹 #sendhelp #momsgonecrazy #itsacircus

Fostering is really fun for the entire family, and we really love when our foster family kiddos show interest in learning and working with the animals we have. Check out one of our kiddos learning how to work with our deafie, Blanco. Just such a sweet and gentle little girl ❤️ we feel strongly that teaching kids how to be loving and compassionate with animals is so incredibly important and goes a long way when shaping them into well rounded adults. Way to go!!

Beautiful days are just meant for the dogs!! ☀️Adoptable, Dagmar is enjoying this weather at the park!! Show us how your pets are spending this amazing day in the comments, below ⬇️

When we first got Starbuck and Apollo they showed us that they were true “city dogs”. As they have settled in, they have taken more of an interest in their fosters farm animals and livestock, versus being afraid of them. They will lay for hours in the sun just watching them. Tonight, their foster put a long line on Apollo, and let him get back to his “roots”. Although, we are sure they will never be true livestock guardians, they sure do enjoy having lots of space and friends to play with ❤️ Both are still available for adoption!

HW+ Olga checking in to say Happy Easter! She's doing fantastic with her foster family and is learning all the things for when she's done with treatment and able to find a new home!

There is no better feeling than watching a once scared shelter pup frolicking without a care in the world! Bam Bam and Pebbles are quite the pair, and are looking for their FUR-ever homes!!

Paws is one of our beautiful dogs, who was saved from the shelter around the holidays. As you can see, she is absolutely stunning, and has the most beautiful black coat. 🤩 She is a great dog, and loves to play with her doggo friends! She is a happy, and friendly girl, who is searching for her very own home! Click the link, below to apply!! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SMS/Dog

Clifford has come a long way already in a short time since leaving the shelter. He sure is a gentle giant! His HW status has been confirmed, and thankfully it is not as severe as some of our others. We were also able to have Clifford neutered this week before he starts his injections next month. For now, he spends his days lounging around, and playing with his new pal, baby, Pablo! Don’t worry, we keep the play to a minimum, so that he doesn’t over exert himself! It is so important that we get as much enrichment and stimulation as possible for our HW dogs, as kennel rest is for the birds! We cannot continue to help the animals that desperately need us without your help! Checkout our website to see ways that you can donate! https://www.savemonroestrays.com/ways-to-help-2

Gemma’s babies. Look at those happy little tails wagging up a storm. 💖

Why do our fosters love fostering? One big reason is to give animals a chance to learn to trust and know that there are good people out there wanting to help. Dutch was a street cat who came to us as a terrified and matted guy. He just needed some time to decompress and learn he was safe. He’s come such a long way in a short period of time. Way to go Dutch and his awesome foster. If you’re interested in fostering for us, please fill out our foster application here: https://form.jotform.com/232003771258148

FRIDAY!!!!! We made it!!! It is officially $5 Friday, and we are celebrating our 3 favorite F-words!! FRIDAY! FOSTERS! And FUNDRAISING!! WE NEED FOSTERS!! Shelters are full of amazing dogs!! Our heart and soul shelter, Friends of the River Rouge Animal Shelter is at capacity after taking in two unexpected guests overnight from another city. They have some amazing dogs that need OUT of the shelter!! They have a very sweet HW+ girl, named Jenny, a precious white pup named Diamond who has been there for months on court hold (they won the case and she is now available!), and so many more. We need to help them to make room in the kennels! There are also two HW+ dogs at the Romulus shelter that need out!! We need FUNDING!!! Please consider making a donation to help feed and vet these babies!!! If you can foster, click the link below ⬇️ https://form.jotform.com/232003771258148 PayPal- [email protected] Venmo- @savemonroestrays Cash App- $SaveMonroeStrays https://save-monroe-strays.square.site/ Cash/check- Please message us for a drop off or mailing address PLEASE HELP!!

Zeke and Brutus are two gorgeous boys who have become the best of friends while in foster! Both of them came to us from Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control. They are looking for their forever homes! Both are dog friendly, love people, especially kids! You will not find a more well rounded dog than one of our guys!!