Michigan Humane receives grant from Orphan Kitten Club to support kitten season rescues
Every year, hundreds of tiny, vulnerable kittens enter care at Michigan Humane facilities, too young to be eligible for adoption. For these young kittens, especially those who have been separated from their mothers, the odds of survival depend on their ability to...
Apply for a free volunteer program assessment
In November 2021, Maddie’s Fund announced an opportunity for shelters to apply for a free volunteer program assessment, or VPA. This innovative volunteer assessment program was developed by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is generously supported by...
Serving families in need through foster homes
In 2021, Michigan Humane launched a compassion fostering program called Safety Net Fostering. This program provides foster homes for animals in need of temporary housing and is designed to be a support system for families experiencing a housing crisis, medical...
Engaging remote volunteers
This article was written by guest contributor Melissa Sherry, Volunteer Impact Coordinator at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Let’s face it: remote work, remote shopping, remote meetings, and even remote volunteerism isn’t going away anytime soon. There,...
Hero dog Tinsley helps save owner’s life by leading police to crash site
The year 2022 just started and we may have already found our dog of the year. Tinsley, a year-old Shiloh Shepard, caught the attention of police on I-89 in Vermont the evening of January 3. Authorities tried to corral Tinsley, but the canine pulled a Lassie and led...
Breed discrimination in home insurance policies
When you hear about breed discrimination, it is usually in the context of breed-specific legislation (BSL). We discussed BSL in great detail in a past article. Some communities that previously enacted BSL are rescinding it in favor of laws mandating responsible...
Remembering Baron: A Story of Resilience
We at Michigan Humane are saddened to hear that Baron, one of the most inspiring dogs in our organization’s history, has died. But in the spirit of the holidays, Baron’s story continues to inspire even upon his passing. Many of our favorite holiday stories are about...
Michigan Humane-drafted bills protecting victims of animal cruelty and neglect pass House, head to Senate
Michigan needs state-wide legislation that will provide an effective bond-or-forfeit process to protect animals seized in animal cruelty and neglect cases. An effective bond-or-forfeit statute prevents animal victims of cruelty and neglect from being victimized again...
Save lives and on your tax bill with a qualified charitable distribution
Do you love supporting the animals cared for by Michigan Humane but like to keep a close eye on your disposable income? Is saving animal lives and saving on your tax bill important to you? If you are at least 70½ years old, you can take advantage of supporting...
Celebrating National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Michigan Humane cares for hundreds of older animals each year who have so much love yet to give. That’s why in November, we celebrate National Adopt a Senior Pet Month and feature the stories of these older pets who deserve their best life. Huckleberry is one of those...