The Legal Status of Animals and How to Protect Them
Legally, animals are property. This is a concept that often does not sit well with those who share their lives with companion animals. One survey showed that 95% of people polled considered their pets to be members of their families. Animals’ property status has...
Michigan Humane Society, Detroit Police Rescue 11 Dogs From Dog Fighting Ring
Michigan Humane Society animal cruelty investigators, along with the Detroit Police Department, were able to rescue nearly a dozen dogs from a suspected dog fighting operation on Detroit's east side on Wednesday. WWJ reports that two search warrants were executed at...
Internet Famous Cat Lil Bub Has Died
Lil Bub, the cat who stole hearts with her blep face, died in her sleep on Sunday at the age of 8. Owner Mike Bridavsky shared the sad news on Twitter. It's me, Mike - BUB's dude. BUB has departed, she's on her way home. - https://t.co/8pGC6fVy4a...
Shelter Animals Receive Holiday Love in Subaru TV Commercial
Subaru just gets animal lovers. Look no further than their latest holiday TV ad, where dogs and cats left at a shelter don't have to spend Christmas alone. The spot starts with dreary shots of the adoptable animals looking lonely in their kennels. Their situation...
Adorable ‘Unicorn’ Puppy Has Second Tail Growing From Forehead
A pit bull rescue in Missouri came across a "unicorn" when they rescued a puppy from the cold. THE DOG HAS A SECOND TAIL ON HIS FOREHEAD. As UNILAD writes, Mac's Mission found the special pup with an older dog last week. They were shocked to find the extra appendage...
Donor Supports MHS’ Cruelty Investigations by Making IRA Donation
There are many different ways for donors to give to support the Michigan Humane Society’s (MHS) mission of saving and improving the lives of homeless animals in our communities. One such way is by donating to MHS through a traditional individual retirement account...
Chip, Fellow Horses Gather for Inaugural Giddy Up Pup
On October 6, Holly Hurd and her pal Chip, an 18 ½-year-old liver chestnut paint male horse, got the chance to show off his snazzy white socks at the Michigan Humane Society’s first-ever Giddy Up Pup fundraising event. The dynamic duo joined 40 other horses at...
Dogs (and Humans) Celebrate Halloween at Drinking With Dogs in MOCAD
Canine to Five is a dog daycare, grooming and boarding facility in the metro Detroit area that hosts the Drinking with Dogs series throughout the year. The series is a fun way for animal lovers to support local dog rescues. Dog owners can bring their leash-friendly...
A North Dakota Brewery Put Adoptable Dogs on Their Beer Cans
Drinking and dogs are two very popular things. They can even go together like Canine to Five's "Drinking With Dogs" events. A brewery in North Dakota is taking it one step further by featuring cans of their beer labeled with dogs up for adoption. CNN reports that...
Black Cat Invades Cowboys-Giants Game During Monday Night Football
The New York Giants are hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football right now. The most notable thing about this NFC East showdown is a cat who stopped the game during the first half. The black feline just casually strolled onto the field with 5:32 left in the...