We are excited to announce that MARL has moved into our new facility! Find us at our original location at 790 Featherstone, Pontiac, MI 48342.
Please be advised that MARL has two entrances. We can only receive mail that is sent to the Featherstone address.
MAIN ENTRANCE & ADOPTION CENTER PARKING LOT: 325 MLK Jr. Blvd N., Pontiac, MI 48342
Enter here for animal adoptions, volunteering, tours, or meetings with MARL team members.
MAILING ADDRESS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ENTRANCE: 790 Featherstone, Pontiac, MI 48342
Enter here for animal surrenders and intake, to drop off donations, or to receive community outreach. You may need to ring the doorbell for assistance.
Visiting Hours
MARL is currently operating by appointment only. If you are interested in adopting an animal, we ask that you start by completing an online adoption application – https://marl.org/
Once your application is received, a member of our team will contact you with additional questions, to schedule an appointment for visitation, or to notify you of any changes to the animal’s availability. Visitation appointments can be made for any day of the week between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm.
Office Hours
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Wednesday – 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Thursday – 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Friday – 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday – 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Sunday – Closed
Phone: (248) 335-9290
Fax: (248) 335-0261
Intake Hours
Animal intakes are currently by appointment only. If you are unable to keep your pet and would like to discuss your options, please call our front desk at 248-335-9290 during office hours. Intake appointments can be made for any day of the week between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm.
Partnering Adoption Location
MARL houses a number of adoptable cats and kittens at the following location:
PetSmart | 17677 Haggerty Rd, Northville, MI 48168
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm & Sunday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Email Contacts
General inquiries – info@marl.org
Adoptions and questions about adopting – adoptions@marl.org
Volunteer applications and questions about volunteering – volunteers@marl.org
Questions about events and fundraisers – mhumes@marl.org
Questions about the website – webmaster@marl.org
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