APB’s mission is to rescue, foster, and place abandoned and/or mistreated dogs in caring, permanent homes. Animal Placement Bureau (APB) is a no-kill, all-volunteer rescue group committed to caring for dogs from Michigan and other states with the goal of placing each dog in a loving, thoroughly evaluated, safe, permanent home - its last home. Through its network of foster homes, APB’s purpose is to house, make healthy, spay or neuter, train and evaluate temperament to determine the most suitable placement for the dogs that come to us from shelters, unfortunate owners, and through local government authorities. Through its members, APB strives to educate the community about proper care and treatment of the dogs we love and the responsibility that comes with pet ownership, including the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats.
The adoption process begins with an application. Applications are available on our Available Dogs page and at the bottom of each individual dog’s description. Paper applications are also available at our adoption events. Applications are reviewed by members of APB’s board, and by the foster home of the dog(s) involved. This first review looks at the criteria for the individual dog to see if the applicant is a “match.” Please check your email often during the application process, as the board member or foster home may have specific questions about your application. Next, one of our volunteers will check the personal and veterinary references on the application. Please let your veterinarian and reference know that we will be calling. Some veterinarians require a release from you in order to answer our questions. Again, you’ll be contacted with any specific questions. The last step in the application process is a home visit. The goal of the home visit isn’t to check your housekeeping! Rather, the home visit is designed to check for things in the home that you may not have thought about; for example, a fence with a gap or other things that may be a concern for your chosen dog. If possible, we like to bring your chosen dog with us so that we can see how he/she interacts with the family. At the end of this process, the application, references, and home visit are reviewed. If you’re a match for that particular dog, it’s adoption time! We’ll set a date for you, your new dog, the foster parents and a board member to get together to sign the paperwork. Our adoption fee is $250.00 and can be paid by cash or certified check. Just because the dog is adopted, it doesn’t mean that we’re not still here to help - we’re available as a resource for the lifetime of your pup! We welcome any questions you may have on behavior, training, feeding, or just fun stories. We love to get updates on our dogs!
Lansing MI | 0 mile away
Animal Resource Network Incorporated Inc. (ARNI) is a 501c(3) non-profit, non-shelter, animal welfare organization. Most of the pets placed by ARNI are released by private owners or shelters/animal control facilities that do not want a pet to be euthanized. ARNI was incorporated in 1997 and has placed more than 1,200 pets The pets ARNI accepts for placement are housed and cared in foster homes unt
Lansing MI 48906 | 3.6 miles away
Our Mission: To promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example.
Lansing MI | 4.3 miles away
Rottweiler Rescue of Michigan, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to find responsible, loving, life-time homes for rottweilers.
Lansing MI | 6.4 miles away
Lansing MI 48911 | 6.4 miles away
We work with kitties that have for various reasons have lost their homes and are looking for their "purrfect" fit for a new forever home. My kitties have special care for whatever needs they may have and get lots of loving and care. They are adopted right out of my home and are up to date with all their medical needs including spay / neuter.
Lansing MI 48911 | 6.5 miles away
Mason MI 48854 | 13.7 miles away
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Haslett MI 48840 | 14.1 miles away
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Williamston MI 48895 | 18.4 miles away
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