Friends provides opportunities for court ordered community service at our animal services and administration building located at 2661 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn, MI 48120. 

Due to the nature of our work, and the community members we serve, we are only able to accommodate certain court ordered offenses.  Friends is NOT able to work with offenses involving (but not limited to): felonies, animal cruelty, assault & battery, violent behavior, sexual assault, and the use of opoids or IV drugs. 

If you are unsure if you are eligible for the court ordered service program at FAMD, please contact our Animal Services & Administration Office at 313-943-2697 ext 6002. 

Court Ordered Service Rules: 

• Workers must arrive at the shelter at 8am to begin their service and must stay for a minimum of 2 hours each day, but are welcome to stay longer if they’d like. You may come any day Monday-Saturday. 
  • The shelter is closed for court ordered service on all major holidays. 
  • Workers under the age of 18 are only allowed to complete 4 hours per day. 
• Typical tasks include cleaning kennels, washing dishes, laundry, landscaping, and more. 
• Workers are not permitted to use cell phones while working. 
• Appropriate clothing must be worn. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required. Refrain from wearing dangling jewelry or headphones. We recommend wearing clothes you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. 
• FAMD Staff will ask workers to leave if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, if they are found not working, or for any inappropriate behavior. 

To get started in the court ordered service program, come in for your first day at 8am with official court paperwork that states the offense, which court your service is for, the number of hours needed, and your probation officer. You will be asked to sign a shelter hold harmless agreement. Workers under the age of 18 will need a parent signature on our hold harmless agreement before beginning work. 

Questions? Contact the Animal Services & Administration Office at 313-943-2697 ext 6002.