Terminally Ill Dog Gets to be Police K9 for a Day
The police department in Pasco, Wash. honored a terminally ill dog named Eddie by making him an honorary police K9 for a day. Eddie has an inoperable tumor and was given six months to a year to live. Pasco police officers decided to help Eddie check off some bucket...
You Can Make Spotify Playlists for Your Pets
Spotify is now letting you curate a playlist for your pet. The streaming music giant also released not-so-surprising results of a study they conducted on how pet owners use music with their companion animals. Spotify included 5,000 users from the U.S., U.K.,...
Michigan Shelter Dog will Compete in 2020 Puppy Bowl
While the NFL playoffs this weekend will decide who goes to Super Bowl LIV, the real big game is Puppy Bowl XVI. This year's Animal Planet special will feature a Michigan rescue dog from the Blue Water Area Humane Society. As WZZM shares, the Clyde, Mich. shelter...
MHS 2020 Day of Giving Telethon is February 13
Ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Michigan Humane Society? Be sure to tune in to the 2020 Michigan Humane Society Day of Giving Telethon on Thursday, February 13! This exciting event will broadcast live on Channel 7/WXYZ, where you can see the heartwarming...
The Kibble: How You Can Create a Legacy
Since 1877, the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) has been a safe haven for millions of abandoned and abused animals in southeast Michigan because of compassionate individuals who share our belief that they deserve a second-chance to be loved. One of the many ways that...
The Kibble: Sponsor Spotlight on Kroger
Since 2013, Kroger has been a great advocate for the Michigan Humane Society. The grocery chain, known throughout Michigan and 34 other states, has been an avid supporter of so many MHS initiatives, including the annual Mutt March – last year alone, they were the...
MHS CEO: If You Buy a Designer Dog, You May be Part of the Problem
The results of animal cruelty are unfortunately often obvious; we see cruelty and its impact on an animal and are understandably appalled. It’s easy to stand from the outside and point a finger toward those who keep a dog chained in the backyard. We can all agree that...
Dog Ejected From Car After Rollover Crash Reunited With Family
Red, the dog ejected from his family's vehicle after it rolled over in Auburn Hills, is finally back with his owners. Wade Stevenson posted on the Facebook group Bring Red Home (via WXYZ) that his dog was found after a week of searching. The Woodhaven family will have...
Michigan Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Hillsdale County Puppy Mill
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against a puppy mill in Hillsdale County after an investigation this year. Filed on December 19, the complaint alleges that Paul Steury was selling sick dogs without a license, providing false documentation for...
Family’s Dog Missing After Car Crash in Auburn Hills
A family from Woodhaven, Mich. is desperately hoping to find their 1-year-old Golden Retriever following a rollover crash in Auburn Hills. WXYZ reports that the Stevensons were on their way to visit family on Christmas morning when their vehicle hit a slick spot on...