by Blog Editor | May 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General
In 2006, quarterback Michael Vick was the highest-paid player in the NFL. In 2007, he was indicted in federal and state court for dog fighting. This extremely high-profile case raised awareness of the cruelty and abuse inherent in animal fighting. The public urged the... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 31, 2022 | Advocacy, General, Pets
Much of Michigan Humane’s legislative advocacy work is focused on state legislation. But there are some issues that are not likely to gain statewide support, at least not initially. There are many animal-related concerns that are seen as matters more appropriate for... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 30, 2022 | Advocacy, News
A Polish veterinary clinic in the border city of Przemysl is treating wounded animals and owned pets from Ukraine. As the Associated Press reports (via Republic World), the clinic has opened temporary medical centers and housing for the influx of pets from refugees... 
by Blog Editor | Feb 28, 2022 | Advocacy
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... 
by Blog Editor | Feb 14, 2022 | Advocacy, General
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... 
by Blog Editor | Feb 1, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, dogs
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...