About Us

Our Mission: To end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.

The Michigan Humane Society...

  • Rescues and cares for more than 100,000 animals each year
  • Is a private, nonprofit organization serving the animals and people of metro Detroit and beyond since 1877
  • Is the state's oldest and largest animal welfare organization 
  • Is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country based on the number of animals cared for and the scope of programs and services
  • Receives no government funding and is not a United Way agency
  • Receives no funding from, and is not affiliated with, any national or other humane organizations
  • Depends on the generosity of individual and corporate supporters to fund our programs and services. 
  • Has a goal of 100% adoption of adoptable animals by 2010 

The Michigan Humane Society needs your support because we...

  • Provide care for more than 100,000 animals each year in southeast Michigan
  • Operate three centers for animal care in Detroit, Rochester Hills and Westland
  • Find responsible, loving homes for approximately 10,000 animals each year
  • Reunite more than 1,200 lost animals with their guardians each year
  • Operate a cruelty hotline staffed by professional cruelty investigators to assist animals in our service area of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park
  • Provide emergency rescue 365 days a year for animals in our service area of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park
  • Offer low-cost sterilizations and perform over 13,000 spay/neuter surgeries each year to reduce pet overpopulation
  • Educate approximately 15,000 children annually, teaching them respect for animals, responsible animal care and safety around animals
  • Are a driving force for greater legislative protection for animals throughout Michigan

We are grateful for your support of our mission. For more information or to make a donation, call 1.866.MHUMANE, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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The Michigan Humane Society deeply appreciates the extraordinary support provided by 
Mrs. Madge Berman
for the development and maintenance of this
web site.

 



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