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 | 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 Blog Editor | Oct 7, 2021 | dogs, Rescue
Firefighters rushing to put out a fire at a vacant Royal Oak Township church were surprised to find a dog trapped in the building. The incident took place Sunday morning as the Ferndale Fire Department battled the blaze with assistance from Madison Heights and...
by Blog Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Cuteness Corner, Rescue
Michigan State Police were surprised to find a little pup after checking on an abandoned car early Thursday morning. As Fox 2 reports, the troopers noticed the vehicle with its windows down on the shoulder of northbound I-75 near the Davison at around 4 a.m. As they...
by Blog Editor | Mar 1, 2021 | dogs, Rescue
Michigan Humane took in 17 puppies from a Detroit home after several weeks of cooperation with the owner. The puppies, roughly between the ages of 8-10 weeks, were taken to the Mackey Center for Animal Care in Detroit for evaluation. The Michigan Humane shelter staff...