Michigan Humane CEO: Pets and Social Distancing
When this is over, I will never take a handshake for granted again. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will have a permanent impact on our lives and how we interact with each other from this point on. It is, truthfully, a historic event. We are all doing our part in...
30-pound Cat and MHS Alum Zack Has Died
I know it's not a great time to be throwing more bad news on you, but I'm sad to report that Zack, the 30-pound cat who was adopted from Michigan Humane, has died. The Detroit Free Press reports that Zack died of feline fatty liver syndrome, a disease where high...
Watch People Enjoy Being Quarantined With Their Pets
As the world continues to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic, Americans are still adjusting to social distancing to help minimize cases of COVID-19. As we get used to the new normal for now, pet parents have been finding amusing ways to spend time with their...
MHS Limiting Non-Urgent Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak
From Michigan Humane President & CEO Matt Pepper: The safety of our staff, volunteers and supporters is of primary importance to us. As a response to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we will be limiting all non-urgent functions at our...
Michigan Humane CEO: Coronavirus Outbreak is Uncharted Territory
The following message is from Michigan Humane CEO & President Matt Pepper: All of us are wrestling with the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on our lives. This is uncharted territory. Our pets are critically important to us and Michigan Humane is more...
Coronavirus Resource Guide
Update 6/1/2020: Michigan has 57,397 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,491 deaths from the disease. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has also lifted her stay-at-home order. Update 5/18/2020: As reported by the Detroit Free Press, there are 51,142 confirmed COVID-19 cases in...
Transform Animal Lives at the MHS Purrfect Bow Wow Brunch
Join the Michigan Humane Society on Sunday, April 26, 2020 as we celebrate the 31st Annual Purrfect Bow Wow Brunch, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, and hosted by Fox 2 morning anchor Amy Andrews! Not only is this premier fundraising event...
Save Animals Monthly as a Constant Companion
Abused, neglected and homeless animals face a lot of uncertainty, but there’s one thing they can count on – you. One of the many ways that you can help the Michigan Humane Society save animal lives is by becoming a monthly donor as part of our Constant Companion...
Grosse Pointe Elementary School Hosts Carnival to Benefit MHS
All work and no play? Not in the 4th grade classes of Anne Flanagan and Anne Reinhard at Ferry Elementary School, a Grosse Pointe Public School that has nearly 400 students in total. On January 29, the school’s 4th graders hosted a charity carnival event that raised...
State Police Looking for Suspect Who Shot Dog in West Michigan
Authorities in West Michigan are searching for answers after a dog was found shot in the neck in Allegan County. WOOD TV8 reports that Michigan State Police troopers responded to a call last Wednesday after someone discovered the injured dog near Wayland, Mich....