by Michigan Humane | Sep 7, 2022 | Advocacy, General, Safety
The article below was written by Michigan Humane Vice President, Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Crystal Sapp, DVM and Michigan Humane Director of Advocacy, Ann M. Griffin. When our pets require medical care, we’re not thinking about – or even familiar with – the legal...
by Blog Editor | Jul 14, 2022 | General, The Kibble
After a two-year hiatus, the Mutt March, in partnership with Kroger, finally returned to its origins at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores! Nearly 1,200 pet owners and animal lovers joined in the fun on Saturday, June 4, where they strolled the...
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...
by Blog Editor | 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 Blog Editor | 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...