by Ann Griffin | Jan 29, 2020 | Advocacy
Last month, I discussed the best way to protect a pet’s best interests in the event of a divorce or other separation in the pet’s human family. I promised that this month’s blog would focus on protecting the pets in your life if you are no longer able to care for them...
by Ann Griffin | Dec 5, 2019 | Advocacy
Legally, animals are property. This is a concept that often does not sit well with those who share their lives with companion animals. One survey showed that 95% of people polled considered their pets to be members of their families. Animals’ property status has...
by Ann Griffin | Oct 16, 2019 | Advocacy
Maya Angelou said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” This is, in a nutshell, why education is so important to advocacy. If you want people to join your cause, it is critical that they are provided with the information...
by Ann Griffin | Sep 6, 2019 | Advocacy, General
On August 20, Sen. Peter Lucido introduced SB 419, which has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Agriculture. This bill introduces long overdue regulation of animal rescues in Michigan and, like animal shelters, pet shops, and large-scale breeders, would bring...
by Ann Griffin | Aug 9, 2019 | Advocacy, General
For those who regularly follow Michigan Humane blogs, you are familiar with our fight against abusive commercial breeders, commonly referred to as puppy mills. For example, during the 2017-18 legislative session, many of you helped us push back against two bills that...
