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 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 Michigan Humane | Aug 26, 2022 | dogs, News, Pets, Safety
The article below was written by Michigan Humane Vice President, Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Crystal Sapp, DVM In light of the recent Parvovirus outbreak in northern lower Michigan, we wanted to be able to share more information about Parvovirus, vaccination...
by Blog Editor | Sep 9, 2021 | Safety, The Kibble
Since the fall season is here, we’d thought we’d offer some advice to keep it all treats and no tricks! Below are some tips for pet parents to help keep their furry friends safe on Halloween and for the rest of the season: Leaf piles can hide some creepy crawlies, so...
by Blog Editor | Jul 20, 2021 | General, Safety, The Kibble
We are in the heat of summer, and although temperatures haven’t been extremely high, it is still important to remember to keep our pets safe during the summer months. The biggest thing you can do for your pets is to check the forecast often. If you see...
by Blog Editor | May 24, 2021 | General, Safety
Living in Michigan, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by many opportunities for fun on the water! And with the holiday weekend coming up, many of us would like to bring our pets on those trips. Here are some boat safety tips for making sure your furry friend has a...