Dogs Walk the Aisle for Charity
Your support of the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) has helped save the lives of 52 “bonded” animals in the last year. Bonded animals are those that must stay together given their close relationships. But arguably no animals have ever shared a closer bond than Brooke...
Thank You for ‘Signing’ Sugar’s Adoption Papers
Michigan Humane Society (MHS) employees had every reason to believe Sugar's adoption would come quickly. The Labrador-Hound mix was just four months old, 12 pounds and healthy; the perfect mix for an active family. Trouble is, Sugar has a disability, and for some it’s...
Veterans Adopting Two Dozen Free Pets a Month
As of Sunday, November 11 — Veterans Day — Sellers Subaru has helped 123 veterans adopt animals for free. This feat is possible thanks to the MHS for Military program presented by Sellers Subaru, which is open to both veterans and active military personnel. The...
Adopt a Senior Pet in November
This November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month at the Michigan Humane Society. These animals are just as loyal and full of love as their younger peers. It's no secret that puppies and kittens get a lot of attention when people are looking for a pet to adopt. Sadly, this...
Puppy Cousin Reunites With Michigan Woman
A Michigan woman whose cousin in Florida was forced to surrender his dog as Hurricane Michael approached was able to reconnect with her puppy cousin in Detroit. The Michigan Humane Society recently received 29 dogs from a Florida Panhandle shelter in order for them to...
Dog Pretends to be Homeless to Get Free McDonald’s
A lying dog pretended to be a stray so she could get free McDonald's burgers, at least that's what her owner says. According to The Takeout, a woman in Oklahoma posted on Facebook about her dog sneaking out at night and setting shop at the local McDonald's drive-thru....
A Legal Victory for the Human-Animal Bond
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...
Dog Invades Soccer Game and Wants Belly Rubs
Forget that the FIFA World Cup took place over the summer, because the biggest soccer story in 2018 is a dog interrupting a match and demanding belly rubs. As USA Today reports, a match between FC Dila and Torpedo Kutaisi in Georgia's Erovnuli Liga league received an...
The Kibble: Hard-luck Hogs Seeking Sty Near You
One little piggy was surrendered at the Michigan Humane Society (MHS). One little piggy was surrendered to rescue agents. And one little piggy was saved while strolling the streets — in Detroit. Meet Tooters, Missy, and Sir William Wellington of Swineshire. Care for a...
The Kibble: Newlyweds Choose Pets Over Products
The average American wedding registry contains 125 items valued at almost $5,000, according to The Knot's 2017 wedding registry study. Young newlyweds often need these items to begin their lives together, but many couples don’t. Such was the case this past summer for...