by Blog Editor | May 6, 2024 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, dogs, News
How many times have you heard a heartbreaking story of animal cruelty and hoped for justice, only to be disappointed and frustrated to hear that the defendant was given probation or, at most, a short jail sentence? Michigan Humane is working with other stakeholders to... 
by Blog Editor | Jan 31, 2024 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, Cats, dogs
Advocacy for animals is a key component of Michigan Humane’s mission and is critical to our work to create more humane communities. Michigan Humane actively advocates for the enactment of strong legislation that, if effectively enforced, can have a long-term, positive... 
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 | 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 | Jul 13, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General
Michigan needs state-wide legislation that will provide an effective bond-or-forfeit process to protect animals seized in animal cruelty and neglect cases. An effective bond-or-forfeit statute prevents animal victims of cruelty and neglect from being victimized again... 
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...