We’re Stronger Together Advocating For Animals
Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This is very true of animal welfare work, where the challenges to animal wellbeing can seem insurmountable. Michigan Humane understands that there are more animal welfare issues than can be...
State Trooper K9 Killed in Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver
Michigan State Police are mourning the tragic loss of one of their K9s, Rex, who was killed early Sunday morning in a car crash. Fox 2 reports that one of MSP's canine unit vehicles was struck at around 1 a.m. on Sunday. The officer activated his emergency tone and...
Keeping Your Pets Safe From the Summer Heat
We are in the heat of summer, and although temperatures haven't been extremely high, it is still important to remember to keep our pets safe during the summer months. The biggest thing you can do for your pets is to check the forecast often. If you see it's going to...
Safety Net Foster Program Keeps Families Together During Pandemic
Earlier this year, we launched a Safety Net Fostering program, providing foster homes for animals in need of temporary housing. Designed to be a support system for families experiencing housing crisis, medical procedures requiring time out of the home, or other...
Join Michigan Humane For Mutt March Weekend
It’s that time of year again – time to gather all helping hands, and paws, for a Mutt March to remember. Through Michigan Humane’s Annual Fundraiser Walk, Mutt March, animal advocates across the Southeast Michigan region unite to raise critical funds to improve and...
Real Life Dog That Inspired Beloved ‘Fallout 4’ Character Has Died
Sad news for the gaming community dropped this weekend. River, the German Shepherd who inspired the canine companion Dogmeat in Fallout 4, has died. Former Fallout developer Joel Burgess announced River's passing on Twitter. It's a great tribute to her and I highly...
Does Michigan Make the Grade Part 2 – The Importance of Enforcement
Last month we discussed ranking systems and the 2020 Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings. The annual ranking by the ALDF, a national nonprofit that uses the legal system to protect animals, shows Michigan in 13th place for 2020....
2021 Take Your Dog to Work Day is Friday, June 25
With Michigan lifting all major COVID-19 restrictions this week, more people have been going back to the office for work. That means the return of a more traditional Take Your Dog to Work Day this Friday, June 25! Started in 1999 by Pet Sitter International to promote...
Keeping Families Together in Detroit’s Warrendale Neighborhood
Thanks to a transformative grant from PetSmart Charities, Michigan Humane is partnering with community organizer Letty Azar to improve the lives of pets and people in Detroit’s Warrendale neighborhood. Since February of this year, Letty has been going into the...
Michigan Humane Offering Limited Edition Pride Shirts to Support LGBTQ+ Community
At first glance, an animal welfare organization and one that provides support services to LGBTQ+ youth may not seem to have much in common. But Michigan Humane and the Ruth Ellis Center (REC) are joining forces to raise funds to support our local community and the...