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...
Family Rescues Lost Dog From Lake Michigan While Boating
A West Michigan family spending time on their boat in Lake Michigan were surprised to find a dog swimming nearby. As WOOD TV reports, Jeannie Wilcox and her family were traveling on their boat from Grand Haven to Frankfort last Friday when she noticed the canine in...
The Difference Between Animal Control and Animal Protection Shelters
Every industry has specific words or phrases that have special meaning, but particularly when these are “ordinary” words, like “humane society” or “shelter,” it can be hard for people who are not on the inside of that industry to understand fully what those terms...
Michigan Humane, Detroit Police Remove Nine Dogs, Dog Fighting Paraphernalia From Home
Investigators from Michigan Humane's field services team and Detroit Police Department executed a search warrant on Thursday, recovering nine dogs and dog fighting paraphernalia. The animals and items were found at a home on the 3000 block of Seyburn on Detroit's east...
Virtual Adoption Floor Tour – August 5, 2020
Today is Wednesday, August 5 so that means a brand new Michigan Humane virtual adoption floor tour! And today we're leading with a THICC rabbit named Blackberry. Blackberry is at our Rochester Hills shelter. We also feature a couple of cats and dogs in this week's...
Michigan Humane, Police Remove 200 Roosters From River Rouge Home
Michigan Humane and Michigan State Police discovered 200 roosters in a River Rouge home on Wednesday, part of a current investigation into an alleged cockfighting ring. Investigators are currently at a home on Oak Street. It has not been confirmed if anyone was inside...
