November 2025
Community Friends Month is a new month-long initiative by Friends for Animals, where businesses, organizations, and individuals come together to support homeless animals in need. Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, collecting donations, or volunteering, this month is about kindness and giving back.
Help us make a difference in the lives of thousands of homeless animals. By participating in this event, you can be part of the effort to raise much-needed funds for the medical care and treatment of animals who need us most.
There are so many ways to contribute! Here are just a few ideas:
We’ll provide all the necessary materials, including donation bins and canisters, to help you get started.
Friends for Animals cares for over 2,500 dogs and cats every year. Many of these animals arrive with severe medical issues, and it costs an average of $1,000 per animal to provide the care they need. By joining us for Community Friends Month, you’re directly helping these animals find the loving homes they deserve.
$25 cat adoptions
$50 dog adoptions in shelter, small breeds and puppies excluded
$25 cat adoptions, at the shelter and pet stores
$50 adult dogs, at the shelter and pet stores
Waived fees on all adult dogs and cats in foster
$25 all pet store cat adoptions at Pet Supplies Plus Dearborn & Taylor and PetSmart Taylor & Woodhaven
Wednesday, November 26, noon – 4 p.m.
$25 on all animals and waived fees for all long-term animals in shelter for 90 days or more
Friday, November 28, noon – Sunday, November 30, 4 p.m.
Thankful for Friends – Santa Photos and Adoption Specials with extended hours
Sunday, November 30, 2 – 6 p.m.
BOGO adult cats ($55) and kittens ($80)
$100 dog adoption fees (small breed and puppies included)
No-cost cat-only vaccine and microchip clinic with Feline Fund for all Wayne County Residents, only.
Join us to learn how you can be an advocate for animals, discover available resources, and explore how local and national legislation shapes animal welfare. Representatives from the ASPCA Government Relations team will be on-site to share updates on current legislative priorities and ways you can get involved.
Learn all about the various opportunities Friends for Animals has available to meet the needs of the community, care for thousands of animals, and help grow our mission forward. Tour will be included.
Learn about our Foster Program and the needs for a variety of different fosters. From bottle babies to stressed-out dogs, there are so many ways fosters can help. Tour included.
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon celebrating courage, compassion, and the incredible bond between people and their pets! Meet Officer McCrea and hear the inspiring true story of his dog, Worf—an unwanted puppy who overcame adversity to become a loyal police K-9.
Spend some time at the center learning about ways you can help the animals while also doing an activity on-site.
Donation drive now through December
Round-up program at check-out at all 13 locations!
Canister cash donation drive!
Donation drive locations all November
Facebook Fundraiser
Free gym bag and towel with mention of fundraiser!
Drink specials!
QR code for guests to easily donate
10% of the sales generated by your group donated!
25% of all sales from this class will be donated!
Santa pet photos and off-site adoption event
20% of your total bill
(not including tax, gratuity or promotional discounts)
to our fundraiser!
Donation drive in taproom, now – November 15
10% of total sales all day donated back – November 16
“Paint Your Pet” Paint Party Fundraiser
Portion of class proceeds donated back!
20% giveback on all orders when mentioned.
Donating ALL online sales on Nov. 21 to Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit — and offering free shipping on orders $19.99+!
Round-Up Program – All November!
Off-Site Adoption Event
Want to get involved? We’d love to have you! To participate in Community Friends Month, please contact Nova Zorok at 313-943-2697 ext. 1019 or via email at nzorok@metrodetroitanimals.org to confirm your participation.
Once confirmed, we’ll provide you with materials, including a Community Friends Month flyer that you can hang to help spread the word!
Please consider making a contribution to our general operations fund below.
16121 Reckinger Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
friends@metrodetroitanimals.org
Phone: 313-943-2697 x 6001
Fax: Fax@MetroDetroitAnimals.org
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lost and Found, Trap Rentals, Donation Drop-Off
16121 Reckinger Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
friends@metrodetroitanimals.org
Phone: 313-943-2697 x 6002
Fax: Fax@MetroDetroitAnimals.org
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
