by Ann Griffin | Apr 23, 2019 | Advocacy
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting three legislators who were interested in visiting Michigan Humane and learning more about what we do. The legislators, Representatives Coleman, Hammoud, and Pohutsky, are all serving in the Michigan House of Representatives...
by Ann Griffin | Mar 18, 2019 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty
No doubt you’ve heard about the tragic and senseless death of Sterling, a dog who was found stabbed to death in a Utica park in January. A defendant is in custody charged with animal cruelty. Regarding his arrest, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith said, “We have...
by Ann Griffin | Feb 11, 2019 | Advocacy, General
If you are an animal lover, you are probably aware that there is a body of law that is specific to animal issues. For example, most people have heard about anticruelty statutes that protect animals from abuse and neglect. However, animal law is actually much broader...
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...
