by Ann Griffin | Oct 15, 2020 | Advocacy, General
Earlier this month, we gave you an update on HB 4035, which would prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing ordinances regulating dogs based on breed. We asked you please to advocate on behalf of the bill so that it would be voted upon in the...
by Dave Kim | Oct 7, 2020 | Behavior, dogs, General, Pets
Petco announced Tuesday that they’re stopping the sale of shock collars. The pet retail giant also launched their “Stop the Shock” campaign, calling on their competitors and peers to do the same. As reported by USA Today, the decision was made as...
by Ann Griffin | Oct 5, 2020 | Advocacy, dogs, General, Safety
More than 30 local units of government in Michigan have passed ordinances that regulate dogs based on breed or perceived breed. Referred to as “breed-specific legislation,” or BSL, such laws either ban or heavily regulate certain types of dogs, often called “bully...
by Ann Griffin | Sep 1, 2020 | Advocacy, General
Past articles have explained the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) role in regulating various aspects of the animal industry, including commercial breeders (often referred to as puppy mills) and animals used in research. Michigan Humane and others interested in...
by Asmaa Alarabi | Aug 31, 2020 | General, The Kibble
At Michigan Humane, our mission is to change lives and to provide resources that create a safer, more loving community. In that spirit, we’ve partnered with FreeWill to provide our community with an online resource to protect the things you love: a free tool to write...
by Asmaa Alarabi | Aug 31, 2020 | General, The Kibble
For many of us, our pets have played a vital role in our emotional and mental well-being during this pandemic. This was certainly true for Edie and Tim, supporters of local food rescue and Michigan Humane partner, Forgotten Harvest. Edie explained that Grady and...
