Meet a Very Good Dog Named Flicka
Meet Flicka, a 1-year-old pitbull/boxer mix who is ready to find her forever home. Flicka was rescued by our Field Services team with two broken legs. Before going into foster care, our amazing staff worked with Flicka to help her heal and get comfortable in her new...
Government Transparency is Needed to Build Trust
Past articles have explained the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) role in regulating various aspects of the animal industry, including commercial breeders (often referred to as puppy mills) and animals used in research. Michigan Humane and others interested in...
Free Will Creation Tool to Help Protect What You Love
At Michigan Humane, our mission is to change lives and to provide resources that create a safer, more loving community. In that spirit, we’ve partnered with FreeWill to provide our community with an online resource to protect the things you love: a free tool to write...
Michigan Humane and Detroiters Work Together During COVID-19 Pandemic
Ever since the start of COVID-19, we have all experienced changes and have adapted to them one way or another. Recognized as an essential service, Michigan Humane had to pivot and make critical decisions in a short amount of time. Thanks to our dedicated teams and...
Grady and Beamer
For many of us, our pets have played a vital role in our emotional and mental well-being during this pandemic. This was certainly true for Edie and Tim, supporters of local food rescue and Michigan Humane partner, Forgotten Harvest. Edie explained that Grady and...
One Health – A More Humane Michigan
As you may have noticed, our organization has had an exciting new update to our logo and name. Michigan Humane is more than just a name or a logo, it reflects the commitments we have towards the animals and the people who love them in our communities. In 1877, we were...
Company Spotlight: Tangerine Wine Co.
In support of Michigan Humane’s Mutt March fundraising team, the 3 Wise Monkeys, Tangerine Wine Co., located in Franklin MI, donated 10% of sales throughout the whole month of August to Michigan Humane. Tangerine Wine Co. was founded exactly one year ago. They offer...
Your Dog Can Now Enjoy a ‘Beer’ Thanks to Busch
Americans have been drinking a lot more alcohol since we've been staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Busch Beer doesn't want your dog to feel left out so they're introducing their latest creation: Dog Brew. Dog Brew isn't actually beer for your dog. Alcohol...
It’s #NationalDogDay, Meet Cherry and Scout
Wednesday, August 26 is #NationalDogDay. So here is a story about two very special dogs. Cherry and Scout are BFFs Two is better than one in some cases, and in this case, two is better! Meet Scout and Cherry, two shepherds who are ready to find their forever homes....
Proposed Law in Germany Says Dog Parents Must Walk Their Pets Twice a Day
German dog owners may have to walk their dogs twice a day for at least an hour if a proposed law passes. Reuters reports that Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner announced the draft of the law this week, which is called the Animal Welfare Dog Regulation. Kloeckner...