Rebel Dogs Detroit (2026)

12/10/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY RESCUE- DOG COVERED IN BLOOD AND NEUROLOGIC- RUSHED TO ER AND CLINGING TO LIFE 🚨💔

Yesterday, a neighbor came to our shelter asking for help for his dog. He told us she was having “tremors and some blood” and was willing to surrender her so she could receive medical care. Before deciding whether she needed our regular veterinarian or the ER, we asked him to send photos.

The images that came through were shocking. When we arrived, the situation was even worse. She was lying on her side, unable to stand, actively convulsing with severe neurological symptoms. We honestly weren’t sure she would survive the drive to the emergency hospital.

Thankfully, she did.

We’re calling her Norma.

The owner told us this had only started the night before, but Norma’s condition tells a different story. She’s heartbreakingly thin, has severe urine burns on her legs, and has continued to suffer multiple seizures both on the way to the ER and after arriving.

Right now, the veterinary team is working to stabilize her while trying to determine the cause. It could be toxin exposure, distemper, or another serious neurological disease. We simply don’t know yet.

Despite everything, you can still see the sweetness in her eyes. There is a beautiful dog in there fighting to make it through this.

Norma is facing a long and expensive road ahead, and we’re asking our community to help. If you’re able, please consider making a donation toward her emergency care. We’re also searching for a dedicated medical foster who could take over her recovery if she’s stable enough to leave the hospital.

Please keep Norma in your thoughts and share her story. We’re doing everything we can to give her a chance at the life she deserves. 🖤🐾

Apply to foster here: rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

And if you can’t foster Norma you can help her by donating on this post or:
-rebeldogsdetroit.com/donate
-PayPal.me/rebeldogsdetroit
-Patreon.com/rebeldogsdetroit
-Venmo Rebel Dogs Detroit
-Cash app $rebeldogsdetroit
-Or by calling Wilson’s Vet directly and donating to our account ( #323332) : (586) 752-6217

12/10/2026

🐶 NICO IS FINALLY GETTING TO BE THE PUPPY HE WAS ALWAYS MEANT TO BE.

At only 10 weeks old, Nico has already overcome more than most puppies ever will.

He came into our care after being surrendered from a home where he was kept outside in a crate 24/7. By the time he arrived, painful wounds on his ears had become infested with maggots.

Thankfully, that’s all behind him.

Today, Nico is healing beautifully and showing us exactly who he was always meant to be—a happy, goofy puppy with a heart full of love.

❤️ Friendly with everyone he meets
🐶 Typical playful puppy energy
🚽 Making great progress with house training
🦮 Learning to walk on a leash
🥰 Loves affection and being part of the action

Like all of our young puppies, Nico must go to a home with an appropriately socialized adult dog. Adult dogs teach puppies confidence, communication, and appropriate play in ways that humans simply can’t, and we want to set Nico up for the best possible future.

We’re looking for a foster-to-adopt home where Nico can continue growing, learning, and finally experience the carefree puppyhood he deserves.

We’ll provide all medical care, supplies, food, and support—you provide the love and a safe place to call home.

🏡 Apply to foster-to-adopt:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

Please share Nico’s story. He’s overcome an unimaginable start to life, and we know his best days are still ahead of him. Let’s help him find the family he’s been waiting for. 🖤🐾

11/10/2026

🩵 LARS DOESN’T ASK FOR MUCH. JUST A HOME, A ROUTINE, AND SOMEONE TO LOVE.

Some dogs want to be the center of attention, Lars just wants to be near you.

Whether you’re reading a book, watching TV, working around the house, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, Lars is happiest just sharing the same space. He doesn’t demand much—he simply enjoys knowing his favorite person is nearby.

This handsome young Chow Chow has so much to offer.

❤️ Loves people
🐶 Non-reactive around other dogs
👧 Has done well with kids
🚽 Completely potty trained
🏡 Respectful in the home—no chewing, counter surfing, or stealing food
🚶 Walks beautifully on a leash
😴 More of a couch potato than an adventure buddy
🤫 Quiet and rarely barks

Lars enjoys a nice walk, but after about 20 minutes he’s ready to head home, take a nap, and relax with his people. He’d make an incredible companion for someone who’s home often—especially a retired person or someone who enjoys a quieter lifestyle.

Like many dogs who have experienced change, Lars is still working through some separation anxiety. The good news is that once he settles into a routine, he relaxes significantly. He is also quite the escape artist, so he’ll need a family that is mindful about doors, windows, and giving him time to adjust safely.

Lars doesn’t need a family that’s constantly on the go. He just needs one that will let him be exactly what he loves to be… A quiet, loyal companion.

🏡 Apply to adopt:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/applytoadopt

Please share Lars’s story. We know there’s someone out there looking for a calm, faithful best friend—and we think Lars has been waiting for them all along. 🖤🐾

11/10/2026

💜 LITTLE MISS CLEO IS READY FOR HER NEXT CHAPTER. 🏡

When Cleo first came into our care about a month ago, she had a painful gash on her leg, was underweight, and clearly hadn’t had an easy start to life. Fast forward a few weeks, and this little girl has completely stolen our hearts.

At just 7 months old and around 35 pounds, Cleo is equal parts sweetheart and spitfire. She’s goofy, playful, endlessly affectionate, and always ready to make new friends. Every day, she grows a little stronger, a little healthier, and a little more confident.

We’re still working to get to the bottom of her skin issues and help her continue gaining weight, but that hasn’t slowed her down one bit.

🐶 Dog friendly
💜 Loves people
🎾 Goofy, playful, and full of personality
🥰 Sweet, affectionate, and always ready for cuddles
🐾 Approximately 7 months old and 35 pounds

Now what she needs most is a stable home.

We’re looking for a long-term foster or foster-to-adopt family willing to give Cleo the love, stability, and soft place to land that every puppy deserves. We’ll provide all food, medical care, supplies, and support while she finishes getting healthy.

She’s already come so far. Let’s make sure the rest of her story is just as beautiful.

🏡 Apply to foster or foster-to-adopt:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

Please share Cleo’s story. We have a feeling the family that’s meant for this goofy, lovable girl is out there—we just need to help them find her. 🖤🐾

10/10/2026

🟣VOLUNTEER DAY SUNDAY!

🔴WHEN: Sunday 10/11 from 12-4❗️

🟡WHERE: 9141 Monica St. Detroit or our other gate at 9188 Burnette St Detroit MI 48204

🔵TASKS INCLUDE: Shelter cleaning, supplies organizing, property maintenance, dog socializing, play yard clean up, and more!

You can just show up! - Pull into the gate, park, and come find our staff! (kids 14 and up are welcome!)

09/10/2026

🌌 THEY’VE GROWN UP IN FOSTER. NOW THEY NEED FAMILIES OF THEIR OWN. 🖤✨

We’re honestly heartbroken to be posting them again… The Cosmic Litter is now 4 months old, and despite being some of the most incredible puppies we’ve had in our care, not a single application has worked out. We just can’t understand it.

These puppies have spent their entire lives in loving foster homes. They’ve never known neglect or life on the streets, and they’ve grown into confident, happy, incredibly well-rounded dogs.

✨ Meet the Cosmic Litter:
💫 Nova
⭐ Star
🌌 Nebula
🪐 Neptune
🌎 Pluto
✨ Sirius
♈ Aries

There are 3 girls and 4 boys, and every single one of them is:

🐾 Potty trained
🏡 Crate trained
❤️ Incredibly affectionate
🧠 Extremely smart and eager to learn
👧 Great with kids
🐶 Wonderful with other dogs

The only thing they’re missing now is a family.

As we’ve shared before, they do need to go to homes with another appropriately socialized adult dog. Adult dogs teach puppies things humans simply can’t—confidence, communication, appropriate play, and lifelong social skills. It’s the best possible start we can give them.

At four months old, these puppies should be spending their days discovering their forever homes—not continuing to wait.

They’re funny. They’re gentle. They’re cuddly. They’re the kind of puppies that make people fall in love with dogs all over again. We know their families are out there. They just haven’t found them yet.

🏡 Apply to adopt:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/applytoadopt

Please share the Cosmic Litter. They have absolutely no reason to still be waiting, and we’d love nothing more than to see every one of these little stars finally find the galaxy they’re meant to call home. 🖤✨

09/10/2026

🕊️ WE COULDN’T SAY YES… BUT WE COULDN’T LEAVE THEM THERE TO DIE. 💔

Yesterday we received a call about a mama dog guarding newborn puppies in the parking lot of a Detroit liquor store at the corner of Fenkell & Pinehurst.

To be honest, we didn’t think we could take them. Right now we have over 50 puppies and more than 200 adult dogs in our care needing fosters and adopters.

But after learning that more than 10 rescues had either been unable to help or never responded, we knew what would happen if we walked away. So we didn’t.

Mama was terrified, growling and charging at anyone who came close to her babies. We first tried a humane trap, but she refused to leave them, even for food. Instead, we quietly approached from behind a fence she was laying against and were able to safely slip a snappy snare beneath the fence and secure her.

The moment she was safely in the car she relaxed. It was as if she finally knew she didn’t have to protect her family anymore. Mama is heartbreakingly emaciated, having given everything she had to her puppies.

When we returned for the babies, our hearts sank. Five had already passed away. Four were alive, and one tiny girl fought for several more hours before passing away last night, wrapped in warmth, safety, and love instead of alone in a parking lot.

The remaining four puppies are hanging on, but because Mama was under such extreme stress, they cannot safely nurse from her. They will need around-the-clock bottle feeding to survive.

Meet the Cabbage Patch Litter:
🤍 Mama Henrietta
🌸 Dottie Mae
🌸 Mabel June
🌸 Betty Lou
🤠 Otis Earl
🕊️ Hattie Pearl who we sadly lost.

Now we need our community.

🏡 We urgently need a bottle-baby foster for the puppies and a separate foster for Henrietta. We provide all supplies, formula, medical care, and support. This family has already fought so hard to survive. Let’s give them the future they deserve.

🏡 Apply to foster:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

Please share Henrietta and her babies. Sometimes rescue means celebrating lives saved while grieving the ones we couldn’t. Today, we’re choosing to fight for the ones still here. 🖤🐾

08/10/2026

🤍 RAMBO IS SAFE. NOW HE JUST NEEDS A PLACE TO GROW UP. 🏡

The other night one of our volunteers received a message about a young puppy living in an unsafe situation. She immediately headed out to get him out of harms way and into safety.

Now safely in a temporary foster home, Rambo has a chance at the life every puppy deserves—but he urgently needs a longer-term foster or foster-to-adopt home.

Despite everything he’s been through, Rambo is a complete angel. He’s a sweet, curious, cuddly puppy who greets everyone like they’re an old friend. He’s playful without being over-the-top, loves to explore, and is happiest when he’s close to his people.

🤍 Approximately 6 months old
🐶 Presa Canario mix
🐾 Dog friendly—playful and submissive
🐱 Cat curious—playfully chases but takes corrections well
👧 Kid friendly (just still learning where those big puppy paws end!)
🥰 Loves every person he meets
🌿 Easygoing with a curious puppy personality
🚽 Working on potty training
🏡 Doing great with crate training

Rambo is at the perfect age to learn, bond, and become an incredible lifelong companion. All he needs is someone willing to open their home and give him the chance.

We’ll provide the food, supplies, medical care, and support—you provide the love.

🏡 Apply to foster or foster-to-adopt:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

Please share Rambo’s story. We know his perfect family is out there, and we’d love for his temporary foster home to be the last stop before forever. 🤍🐾

08/10/2026

🚨 JUST RESCUED — HUSKY FOUND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD! 🚨

Well, this was an unexpected passenger on our morning commute. 😅

While heading into the shelter this morning, we spotted a handsome Husky in the middle of the road near Livernois & Davison in Detroit.

Obviously, we couldn’t just drive past him!

Thankfully, we were able to secure this sweet boy and get him out of traffic. 🖤

🐾 Meet Canelo!

Good news? Canelo has a microchip!

Bad news? The address registered to his chip is all the way in Pontiac, and the phone number connected to it is no longer in service. 🤦‍♀️

So now we’re hoping the power of social media can help us track down his family!

Canelo is EXTREMELY sweet, and we’re sure he’d much rather be reunited with his people than spend his days hanging out at our already overcrowded shelter.

📢 DO YOU RECOGNIZE CANELO?

If this is your dog, please contact us immediately with proof of ownership!

If his family doesn’t come forward, Canelo will need an IMMEDIATE FOSTER HOME.

Because as much as we appreciate his enthusiasm for joining the Rebel Dogs morning commute, we really don’t have room for another passenger. 😂

🏡 APPLY TO FOSTER CANELO:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

PLEASE SHARE! Let’s get this handsome guy back where he belongs—or find him somewhere safe to land. 🖤🐾

07/10/2026

🏠❤️‍🩹 LOUIS IS HEALING… BUT HE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO DO IT IN A KENNEL.

A few days ago, our Outreach Team found Louis near the Joe Louis Greenway with a large, painful wound on his leg. Yesterday, he underwent surgery to repair the injury and was also neutered. Everything went well, and now he’s on the road to recovery.

The problem now is that he’s recovering at our shelter.

Louis is exactly the kind of dog who should be healing in a home. He’s incredibly sweet, gentle, well-mannered, and just happy to be around people. He doesn’t need a big yard or an exciting adventure right now—just a soft couch, a quiet room, and someone willing to let him rest while his body heals.

❤️ Gentle and affectionate
🐶 Social and easygoing, non-reactive to other dogs in the shelter environment
🩹 Recovering from surgery

We’ll provide everything Louis needs—medical care, medications, supplies, and ongoing support. All you have to provide is the safe place where he can recover comfortably.

The shelter is loud, stressful, and not where a dog should spend the days following surgery.
Let’s get Louis where he belongs.

🏡 Apply to foster:
rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster

Please share Louis’s story. We know there’s someone out there with a spare couch and a little extra love who can help this wonderful boy heal the way he deserves. 🖤🐾

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