Mission: To provide humane, compassionate care to at-risk cats and dogs through cooperative partnerships with our citizens, neighboring communities and reputable animal welfare organizations.

The Allen Park Animal Shelter has proudly been providing shelter services for 50 years. During this time the shelter's focus has been and continues to be the safe return of cats and dogs to their owners and/or providing a healthy environment until adoption. Please note:  the Allen Park Animal Shelter is a rescue-friendly facility and welcomes all rescue groups to walk through during regular hours of operation :o)

Ordinance Officer & Animal Control Supervisor:  Pete Simakas, 313-928-1882

Animal Control Officer:   RuthAnn Kieltyka, 313-928-4608

Shelter Staff: Jon Egan, Kalin Turri and Jessica Williams

Shelter Phone: 313-382-6173

Shelter Location:  In the back of the light blue building behind City Hall and Police Department.

Hours of Operation:   Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dog Care Tips

The Allen Park Animal Shelter has proudly been providing shelter services for over 50 years.  During this time the shelter's focus has been and continues to be the safe return of cats and dogs to their owners and/or providing a healthy environment until adoption.  Currently, the shelter can hold 30 cats and 30 dogs. In order to minimize stress, the cats and dogs enjoy their own Feline and K-9 abodes.  An Air Make-up System designed to circulate the air with greater efficiency and 9 additional kennels have been built as well.  Your donations have an immeasurable impact on the day-to-day operations at the shelter, including a new sidewalk connecting the feline and K-9 abodes.  The animal shelter wishes to extend a sincere Thank You to all who remember the needs of our at-risk friends.

In order to maintain their health and prepare the animals for adoption, shelter staff provide daily care, cleaning and play time. The shelter also arranges for a vet to stop by to care for ailing animals and prescribe antibiotics when required. The results are healthier, calmer animals. Individuals and families who adopt from the Allen Park Animal Shelter receive a certificate from Dix Animal Hospital in Lincoln Park. Thanks to Dix Animal Hospital, new owners receive discounted spay/neuter services and discounted vaccines. The shelter also supports a low-cost pet wellness & vaccine clinic every Saturday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kim's Suds 'n Shears Grooming Salon, 300 S. Venoy, Westland, Michigan 48186, services performed by Dr. John Hermann, DVM.

Through an agreement with Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. the Allen Park Animal Shelter is enrolled in the Hill's Shelter Partners Program. This program provides the shelter with donated Hill's Science Diet pet food and, additionally, each adopter receives a free 5 lb. Bag of food to take home with their new companion. Your valuable donations enable the shelter to pay $.35/lb for shipping and handling without accessing their already stretched budget! When you adopt an animal, give Jon, Janelle, Kalin or Jessica your address  and Hill's Pet Nutrition will send nutrition information and a valuable coupon for your use. The Allen Park Animal Shelter wishes to warmly thank you and the folks at Hill's for their kindness and generosity.

Agreements have been reached with various communities to house their animals at the Allen Park Animal Shelter.  The City of Melvindale came on board April 1, 2006.  In the year 2007, Lincoln Park came on board May 22 and Garden City on May 21.  The total number of animal received at the shelter in 2008 was 1,401.  There are more beautiful, fun cats and dogs now more than ever before just looking for the right people to love and be loved in return. 

Your financial donations help us do everything we can for our four-legged friends no matter how brief their stay with us. Cash and checks are accepted at the Treasurer's office Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Please make checks payable to:  Allen Park Animal Shelter. For convenience, checks can be mailed to Allen Park Animal Shelter, 16850 Southfield Road, Allen Park, Michigan 48101. Please do not mail cash.

Everyone is working hard to improve animal welfare conditions and, clearly, the Allen Park Animal Shelter plays a significant role in providing animal control stability for our downriver area.  You would be surprised at who's looking for a new home so stop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday or call 313-382-6173 to see if your new, furry best friend is waiting for you!

For a complete list of animals available for adoption at the shelter, please visit:

www.allenpark.petfinder.com