A bomb-sniffing dog in Ukraine has helped disarm at least 90 explosives
A brave bomb-sniffing dog is being heralded as a hero in Ukraine for detecting explosives and saving lives during Russia's invasion of the country. As Newsweek reports, Patron is a 2-year-old Jack Russell employed by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine, the...
Owning a pet can be good for your brain, study says
Adding a pet to your life can help boost your brain power according to a recent study. As CNN reports, the study supports the theory that owning a companion animal can delay the effects of cognitive decline, including memory loss. “To our knowledge, our study is the...
Understanding the rules of service animals and public transportation
As a follow up to our article about the places service dogs are allowed to go, this article will focus on transportation and service animals. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits public and private ground transportation providers from discriminating...
Service dogs and public access under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Evidence of service dogs assisting humans who are facing challenges to gain their independence goes back centuries. A fresco discovered in the ruins of the ancient Roman city Herculaneum and dating to the first century A.D. depicts a blind person being led by a...
When pets are healthy, our whole Detroit community benefits
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News and has been republished with permission. The health and safety of the pets of Metro Detroit are dictated by the health and safety of their families and communities. Animal welfare is a significant indicator and...
Over 160 dogs discovered at blighted property in Northern Michigan, owner in jail
Authorities in Northern Michigan were not expecting to find 164 dogs when they responded to a junk ordinance violation at a residential home. As the Detroit Free Press reports, East Bay Charter Township officials' original goal was to deal with the blight at the 1,100...
Michigan Humane receives grant from Orphan Kitten Club to support kitten season rescues
Every year, hundreds of tiny, vulnerable kittens enter care at Michigan Humane facilities, too young to be eligible for adoption. For these young kittens, especially those who have been separated from their mothers, the odds of survival depend on their ability to...
Apply for a free volunteer program assessment
In November 2021, Maddie’s Fund announced an opportunity for shelters to apply for a free volunteer program assessment, or VPA. This innovative volunteer assessment program was developed by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is generously supported by...
Serving families in need through foster homes
In 2021, Michigan Humane launched a compassion fostering program called Safety Net Fostering. This program provides foster homes for animals in need of temporary housing and is designed to be a support system for families experiencing a housing crisis, medical...
Engaging remote volunteers
This article was written by guest contributor Melissa Sherry, Volunteer Impact Coordinator at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Let’s face it: remote work, remote shopping, remote meetings, and even remote volunteerism isn’t going away anytime soon. There,...