Michigan Humane Artist Spotlight: Motor City Joe
We have had the opportunity to meet and feature several amazing artists this year. One of those artists is Joe Borri, a talented Detroit-based artist whose artwork was featured on the Michigan Humane 2020 holiday cards. Joe Borri, Motor City Joe, was born in Detroit...
Buyer Beware: Puppy Mill Scams
With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. We are still coping with the changes in our lives brought on by the onset of COVID-19, including spending more time at home, and we can’t safely socialize with extended family and friends. Many...
Here Are Some Local Businesses You Can Support During Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, November 28. This year's event is even more important considering the difficult time businesses have had during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are just a few of the many businesses who support Michigan Humane's mission to change lives...
Michigan Humane’s Pet Pantry Distributes 1 Million Pounds of Pet Food in 2020
Michigan Humane, the state’s oldest and largest animal welfare organization, offers a number of services to support our community which includes a pet food pantry. The demand for pet food and supplies at the Judith Caplan Phillips Pet Food Pantry has been more than...
Keeping Your Dog Safe During Holiday Gatherings
The best way to keep your dog off of the countertops and away from the food during the holidays is to prevent them from having access in the first place. Even for dogs that do not typically jump up on the counters, the smells, excitement, and sight of really delicious...
Sellers Subaru and ASPCA Help Find Animals New Families
Without a doubt, every single animal who comes into the care of Michigan Humane receives the best chance at finding a forever home. With the challenges of the pandemic and Michigan Humane’s inability to host offsite adoption events or welcome crowds into our shelters,...
Denver Votes to Lift Ban on Pit Bulls
While the 2020 U.S. presidential election is still being contested as of this writing, animal advocates in Denver were happy to learn that the 30-year-old ban on pit bulls has been repealed by voters. TV station Denver7 reports that Ballot Measure 2J received 64.5% of...
Michigan Humane Supports the End of Greyhound Racing
When setting legislative priorities and selecting advocacy activities, one factor in the analysis is always how many animals will be helped by each option under consideration. Generally, the more animals helped, the better. However, there are times when specific types...
Proposed Michigan Bill Banning Laws Targeting Dog Breeds Passes House
Earlier this month, we gave you an update on HB 4035, which would prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing ordinances regulating dogs based on breed. We asked you please to advocate on behalf of the bill so that it would be voted upon in the...
Halle Berry the Human Wants You to Adopt Halle Berry the Cat From Michigan Humane
Will the real Halle Berry please stand up? Halle Berry is an Oscar-winning superstar. Halle Berry is a cat at Michigan Humane's shelter in Howell, Mich. looking for her new family. Human Halle Berry is helping to make that happen. We tagged the Catwoman star on...
