Our mission is to pull homeless dogs from city shelters and place them into safe and loving family homes and to help families in need keep the dogs they already have. Mikey died in 2009 at the age of 17, and on that day I promised him that I would provide care for other dogs that needed me because he had brought so much joy and perspective to my life. I live with my partner, John, on a 100 year ol
d farm property just south of Dexter and we currently have 4 dogs, 3 of them having been rescued. To fulfill my promise to Mikey, I joined a rescue group last year but wasn't satisfied with how many dogs they were turning away due to not having foster care arrangements for placing their dogs in a safe environment while they searched for their "forever homes". That's when I decided I could make a bigger impact by filling that need myself. I have't looked back since and here is a summary of my efforts along with how you can help:
I have an old dairy barn on my property that I am having repurposed. On this site, I will be installing comfortable and spacious kennels where I will provide free foster care for abused, neglected or otherwise homeless dogs for as long as it takes our local rescue groups to find their forever homes. I will provide food, water, long walks, social engagement, and plenty of love to these dogs while they are in my care....all in Mikey's name. On this page, I will provide photos of the dogs I have under my care along with contact information for the rescue group they belong to. Adoption fees for each dog can be found on the Happy Days Rescue website @ happydaysdogandcatrescue.org. But I need your help to make this effort an ongoing mission. If you would like to donate to Mikey & Me, please make checks payable to Mikey & Me and mail to:
Mikey & Me
465 S. Chelsea, Mi 48118
Visitation:
Visitation for our dogs is by appointment only. If you see a dog on the Mikey & Me FB page that interests you, please submit an adoption application at happydaysdogandcatrescue.org. Once an application has been approved, I can invite the applicant out for a Meet & Greet with that dog. �
With appreciation,
Dan DePew
Mikey & Me