by Ann Griffin | Jan 2, 2019 | Advocacy, General
We are thrilled to report that the tumultuous lame duck period at the end the 2017-18 legislative session has brought some tremendous victories for Michigan’s companion animals. SB 416 – Passed and signed by Governor Snyder MHS has been working for years to update...
by Ann Griffin | Dec 10, 2018 | Advocacy
Update 12/18/18: Both bills HB 5916 and HB 5917 have passed the Michigan House and Senate. The Michigan Humane Society has sent Governor Rick Snyder a formal letter urging him to veto both bills. You can read the letter HERE. Original article below. Michigan’s...
by Ann Griffin | Oct 18, 2018 | Advocacy, General
In January 2016, five Detroit police officers and one sergeant executed a search warrant on a house in Detroit where they suspected that Nikita Smith and Kevin Thomas were squatting and selling drugs. Smith and Thomas had three dogs with them in the house. In...
by Ann Griffin | May 21, 2018 | Advocacy
Puppies come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, but the one thing they all have in common is their cuteness! It’s no wonder so many people love them and actively seek out a puppy when they decide to add a new canine member to their family. And surveys show that a...
by Ann Griffin | Nov 6, 2017 | Advocacy
MHS advocates for humans and animals through its law enforcement training program. And when a court misinterprets Michigan law in a case involving animals and law enforcement, MHS advocates for a correct interpretation. In January 2015, MHS began developing a...
