Canine Castle Save-A-Pet Rescue

Recently, my husband, daughter and I attended the Pet-A-Palooza at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, MI. WCSX hosted the event over the weekend. There was a large tent full of dogs and cats who were abandoned or unwanted. Honestly, we were not supposed to be adopting anything, just looking around and maybe engaging some of the activites. So, of course, we ended up adopting a Labrador mixed-breed puppy, whom we named Connor. This gave me a chance to learn more about pet rescues, Canine Castle, in particular.

Everyone knows of the Humane Society, but many don't realize that it's not the only place to surrender or adopt a pet. What I really like about Canine Castle in Clinton Twp, MI is that it is a NO-KILL shelter, unlike the Humane Society. If you are unable to care for your pet or you find a stray that needs a home, you can take them to the pet rescue without worrying that the animal will be put down unneccesarily. The animals in the rescue will STAY at the rescue until a good home can be found. Canine Castle Save-A-Pet Rescue in Clinton Twp, MI is a small, private NO-KILL shelter located within Metro Detroit (15 Mile & Harper). Their mission is to find loving homes for surrendered and abandoned canines. If you visit Petfinder.com, you can view their adoptable animals, just put in the zip code 48035.

Currently, the Canine Castle Save-A-Pet Rescue in Clinton Twp, MI is renovating the facility to make it more sanitary and animal safe. The rescue is a non-profit organization that runs completely on donations and is stafed by compassionate volunteers. Days after taking Connor home, the puppy was not eating and seemed sick. My husband took him to the Humane Society and we were faced with large vet bills that, after just buying Connor, we couldn't really afford. I'd called Canine Castle about Connor's lack of eating and their volunteers were very helpful and answered my mulitude of questions happily. When I called and told them about Connor's medical condition, they told me I could bring him into the facility before they closed and they would treat him for free. Unfortunately, my husband wasn't able to get to Canine Castle before they closed. However, the lady I had talked to had said that if he couldn't make it there from the Humane Society (who wanted $100 a shot, a total of almost $500) on time, then to have him take Connor to her house. She gave me her phone number and address and directions to her home. My husband dropped him off and the next day, after administering antibiotics and re-hydrating the puppy, he was fine. He was healthy and eating again. During this stressful time, I was glad that Canine Castle was more than helpful in regards to our newly adopted, and beloved, puppy. Not every shelter has workers that are willing to take the dog at their home and treat him there and monitor him closely like this woman did. I cannot explain how much it meant to me that they really seemed to care about Connor's well-being.

For a mixed breed dog, you would figure the price wouldn't be high. The price was $250. Normally, I would have never wrote a check on the spot like that, but we fell in love with him instantly and just had to have him. Plus, the price tag is to cover the costs of keeping this rescue open and providing the dogs with food, toys, beds, medical treatments, kennels, and a safe and sanitary place to live until someone is kind enough to adopt them.

When you adopt, there is a contract to sign. Although the contract says in more than one place that there are no refunds for any reasons, the workers I spoke to, and the worker who took care of Connor, said that if he had died or had a serious medical condition that they would either replace him or refund our money. Of course, we wanted Connor and not the money, but I did appreciate the fact that had he died, we wouldn't have just lost $250 and gained a broken heart.

For anyone who cares about puppies and adult dogs, Canine Castle accepts donation that are tax-deductible. For twenty-five dollars, they can give one shot and a worming for a puppy in their care. For fifty dollars, they can buy food and treats. They buy hundreds of pounds of food each month for the dogs in their rescue. One hundred dollars will pay for a dog to be spayed or neutered. Five hundred provides a safe and sanitary new kennel (plaques are placed above each kennel listing the sponser). Any amount will help out this NO-KILL rescue in its pursuit to save unwanted dogs and find them new home. You can also make the donation in memory of a beloved dog, family member, yourself or business. All donations of any amount will be noted on their Wall of Appreciation. If you have any questions regarding how to donate to the rescue, call (586) 792-5187. They are located at 35135 Harper in Clinton Twp, Michigan.

Canine Castle also offers Doggie Daycare, grooming, training, and supplies in order to keep the facility open. They are an all breed rescue and their workers are very passionate about these unwanted canines.