by Ann Griffin | 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 Ann Griffin | Apr 28, 2022 | General
If you are a regular reader of this blog, I’m sure I don’t have to explain the human-animal bond. According to an AVMA survey, 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners consider their pets to be family members. Studies show that sharing our lives with pets can have...
by Dave Kim | Apr 25, 2022 | General
The Department of Natural Resources is advising Michigan residents to take down their bird feeders and bird baths as bird flu cases begin to rise in the state. As the Detroit Free Press shares, birds tend to flock to Michigan in April and May as they migrate through...
by Katelin Thomas | Apr 6, 2022 | General
Even in the best shelter environments, animals experience an incredible amount of stress and anxiety. While some animals may enter the shelter system struggling with pre-existing behavior issues, others come in healthy but begin to display problematic behaviors...
by Dr. Shirene Cece | Apr 6, 2022 | General
For much of my veterinary career, I have been involved in the various aspects of sheltering. I learned early on that I was not a good business person and after three years of practicing small animal and equine medicine in my own practice, I ended up with 7 horses as...
by Ann Griffin | 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...
