by Blog Editor | Mar 7, 2023 | Advocacy, Cats, dogs, General
Last week, the Detroit Free Press ran an article titled “More pets, fewer vets bring strain on veterinary profession.” This crisis has been snowballing over recent years and not only impacts the animal welfare industry but each of us individually and our communities...
by Blog Editor | Feb 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, News, Pets, Rescue, Safety
Abusers in domestic violence situations use many tactics to gain or retain power and control over their victims. If the human victim has pets, one of the control tactics abusers use is to threaten or harm those pets. Studies show that domestic violence victims will...
by Blog Editor | Dec 29, 2022 | Advocacy
During December, Michigan Humane is focused on ways to give the gift of “home” to animals in our community. According to one survey of pet owners, their home was also home for their pets, with nearly 100% of them allowing their pets to sleep in the house and about a...
by Blog Editor | Nov 22, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, Rescue
Up to 40% of domestic violence victims feel unable to get away from their abuser for fear of what will happen to their pet. 71% of victims entering domestic violence shelters report that their abuser had threatened, injured, or killed their family pet. There are...
by Blog Editor | Nov 21, 2022 | Advocacy, Behavior, Cats, Pets
With the introduction of HB 6459, Michigan is again considering legislation that would ban the declawing of cats unless required for a therapeutic purpose. Violations would be punishable by a civil fine of up to $1000. The bill was introduced by Rep. Yousef Rabhi, who...
by Blog Editor | Oct 19, 2022 | Advocacy, News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will discontinue its “teachable moments” program that it implemented in 2016. This is good news for animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA was enacted in 1966 and regulates the...
