by Katie Franklin | Jan 9, 2022 | General, Volunteers
In 2021, Michigan Humane launched a compassion fostering program called Safety Net Fostering. This program provides foster homes for animals in need of temporary housing and is designed to be a support system for families experiencing a housing crisis, medical...
by Michigan Humane | Jan 9, 2022 | General, Volunteers
This article was written by guest contributor Melissa Sherry, Volunteer Impact Coordinator at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Let’s face it: remote work, remote shopping, remote meetings, and even remote volunteerism isn’t going away anytime soon. There,...
by Dave Kim | Jan 4, 2022 | dogs, General, News
The year 2022 just started and we may have already found our dog of the year. Tinsley, a year-old Shiloh Shepard, caught the attention of police on I-89 in Vermont the evening of January 3. Authorities tried to corral Tinsley, but the canine pulled a Lassie and led...
by Matt Pepper | Dec 21, 2021 | Adoptions, Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General, Pets, Rescue
We at Michigan Humane are saddened to hear that Baron, one of the most inspiring dogs in our organization’s history, has died. But in the spirit of the holidays, Baron’s story continues to inspire even upon his passing. Many of our favorite holiday stories are about...
by Danielle Michael | Nov 12, 2021 | General, Pets
Pet owners facing crisis, like hospitalization, losing their home or escaping an abusive relationship, may find themselves struggling to care for their pet while also taking the steps they need to take to care for themselves. When these folks don’t have someone they...
by Ann Griffin | Oct 29, 2021 | Advocacy, General
“Just solutions to legal issues may sometimes lie outside the formal statutory framework.” That is the opening line to an opinion of the Madras High Court in India regarding the ownership and custody of an elephant named Lalitha. Lalitha was purchased by G. Thangappan...
