by Matt Pepper | Jan 28, 2019 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, The Kibble
The following op-ed piece is written by Michigan Humane Society president and CEO Matt Pepper: On Thursday, December 6, Charles Wofford of Hamtramck pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for using a steak knife and garden sheers to amputate the leg of his dog Mackinac. It...
by Matt Pepper | Jan 5, 2019 | Advocacy, General
The following op-ed piece is written by Michigan Humane Society president and CEO Matt Pepper: Sometimes in the moment, it is hard to truly comprehend the impact of legislative issues. I want to put this past session into perspective. The governor rightfully, and...
by Matt Pepper | Jun 14, 2018 | Ask the CEO
“Why aren’t you open more?” is a great question. I want the Michigan Humane Society to be there when you need it, because homeless animals need you. One of my key responsibilities is to ensure that we are good stewards of our financial resources. These gifts come from...
by Matt Pepper | Nov 6, 2017 | Advocacy, General
In January of 2016, five Detroit Police Officers and a Sargent entered a home as part of a drug raid. The two suspects who were squatting in the home had three dogs in the home with them. In executing the raid all three dogs were shot and killed. Police officers have...
by Matt Pepper | Sep 15, 2017 | General
As Hurricane Harvey battered Southeast Texas, the Houston SPCA began reaching out to animal welfare organizations throughout the United States to the thousands of animals impacted by the deadly storm. On Monday, Sept. 4, the Michigan Humane Society answered the...
