by Blog Editor | Apr 16, 2020 | Safety
I’m going to say this right now: if you’re thinking about taking one of your pet’s heartworm medication because you believe it will protect you from COVID-19, STOP IT. It’s not meant for humans for a reason. Federal and state officials issued... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 14, 2020 | Animal Cruelty, General, Rescue, Safety
Investigators discovered a house in Southwest Detroit that has been hoarding over 25 cats on Tuesday. Michigan Humane, with assistance from the Detroit Police Department and Detroit Animal Care and Control, seized four cats from the residence. Traps were set to... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 2, 2020 | General, Pets, Safety
In another step to help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order halting non-essential operations at veterinary clinics throughout the state. Whitmer is also urging veterinarians and veterinarian technicians in... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 20, 2020 | General, Pets, Safety
When this is over, I will never take a handshake for granted again. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will have a permanent impact on our lives and how we interact with each other from this point on. It is, truthfully, a historic event. We are all doing our part in... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 13, 2020 | Safety
From Michigan Humane President & CEO Matt Pepper: The safety of our staff, volunteers and supporters is of primary importance to us. As a response to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we will be limiting all non-urgent functions at our... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 12, 2020 | General, Safety
The following message is from Michigan Humane CEO & President Matt Pepper: All of us are wrestling with the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on our lives. This is uncharted territory. Our pets are critically important to us and Michigan Humane is more...