Foster-Based · Michigan
Small Breed Dog Rescue in Michigan
Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Shih Tzus, Poodles, Pomeranians, and small-breed mixes fostered throughout Troy, metro Detroit, Oakland County, and southeast Michigan.
MEET OUR PACK
Dogs ready for a family
These pups are currently in foster homes across southeast Michigan, waiting for the right family.
![Penelope aka Penny, a Maltese available for adoption in Michigan](https://dbw3zep4prcju.cloudfront.net/animal/75285d78-43d2-4fec-ad4e-a01c59ae946c/image/e05fad50-d78b-4a31-b020-b65bbe13e5ec.jpg?versionId=GKK3X29a9EoRkGNT_5AaH4n2uF7LQFxF")
![Miko, a small breed rescue dog available for adoption in Michigan](https://dbw3zep4prcju.cloudfront.net/animal/ea0560e2-3fc9-405a-a791-2bb9acd5be51/image/ee70ae6a-4d35-4f09-9615-63acab07bdbe.jpg?versionId=bNUVobmDHsFS6K3T3V95E8uw6R3ySNJw")
Why adopt a small-breed dog?
Apartment-friendly
Small dogs can be a good fit for condos, apartments, and smaller homes when their exercise and training needs are met.
Longer companionship
Many small breeds live 12–16 years, making adoption a long-term commitment and a long-term joy.
Practical care
Food, prevention, travel, and supplies are often easier to manage for small-breed dogs.
Small Breed Adoption Guide for Michigan
Understand small-breed care, training, safety, costs, and what to expect from a foster-based rescue before you bring your new dog home.
Read the guideHow adoption works
Apply
Submit your adoption application
Meet
After your application is approved, we will arrange a meet & greet
Home visit
Conduct a home visit
Adopt
Finalize the adoption
Small-breed rescue FAQ
Are you a physical shelter?
No. NBS Animal Rescue is 100% foster-based. Dogs live in private foster homes, not in a public kennel or shelter building.
Where do meet-and-greets happen?
Meet-and-greets are coordinated by appointment after an adoption application is reviewed.
What small breeds do you rescue?
Common breeds include Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Shih Tzus, Poodles, Pomeranians, and small-breed mixes.
Do you only adopt in Michigan?
We primarily focus on southeast Michigan so our team can support each adoption well.
Small dog adoption across southeast Michigan
Troy & Oakland County
Foster homes match small dogs with adopters across Troy, Royal Oak, Rochester, Bloomfield, and nearby Oakland County communities.
Detroit & Wayne County
We support adopters throughout metro Detroit, including Detroit neighborhoods, the Grosse Pointes, Livonia, Canton, and Plymouth.
Macomb County
Small-breed adopters in Sterling Heights, Warren, Shelby Township, and Macomb County connect with dogs living in family foster homes.
Washtenaw & Ann Arbor
Our southeast Michigan network can support the Ann Arbor area when a dog and adopter are the right fit.