Michigan Humane Now Offering Urgent Medical Care for Detroit Pets

Michigan Humane announced the transition of its Grosfeld Veterinary Clinic at the Mackey Center for Animal Care to the only low-cost urgent care center in the city of Detroit. The clinic will also offer high-volume spay and neuter services. This change reflects the growing demand for urgent pet care in Detroit.

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Michigan Humane and Premier Pet Supply Join Forces with Winter Community Pet Food Drive

Michigan Humane announced today a joint pet food drive with metro Detroit pet supply retailer Premier Pet Supply to support food donations to southeastern Michigan families and their pets. Into the first month of 2026, Michigan Humane continues to see a deeper need for pet food assistance in the community is greater than ever before.

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Michigan Humane Kicks off 2025 One Health Season

Michigan Humane has teamed up with Friends of Palmer Park to give pet owners a low-cost, convenient way to ensure their pets are vaccinated and microchipped. Michigan Humane’s One Health vaccination clinics return for the 2025 season.

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Michigan Humane Honors Senator Dayna Polehanki with Animal
Advocate Award

Michigan Humane presented Sen. Polehanki with the Animal Advocate Award to honor her dedication to animal welfare legislation. During her time in office, Michigan Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has proved to be a steadfast advocate for animals in Michigan.

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Michigan Humane Reminds Public to Keep Pets Safe During Dangerous Cold Weather 

Michigan Humane’s veterinary professionals are reminding community members of the dangers freezing temperatures can pose to pets as this week’s weather forecast is expected to drop below zero across metro Detroit. When the temperatures drop below freezing, it’s best to bring pets inside.

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Michigan Humane Achieves Record-Setting
Food Distribution

Michigan Humane announced today it distributed more than 2.3 million pounds of food into the metro Detroit community in 2024, a record-breaking quantity for the organization and a 45% increase over 2023’s 1.63 million pounds given out. Along with more than 75,000 pounds of needed hard goods, 2,792,432 pounds of pet food and supplies went into family homes last year.

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Michigan Humane Receives $150,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Improve Accessible Veterinary Care

Fifty million pets in the U.S. experience a lack of access to even basic veterinary care. Rising costs and other barriers mean these pets struggle to access services such as spay/neuter procedures, vaccinations and critical medical and preventative care. With as many as 70% of households now including pets, this issue affects families in nearly every community. Michigan Humane and PetSmart Charities are working together to make veterinary care accessible.

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Mike Morse Announces $1 Million Gift to Michigan Humane

Partnership will help programs and services reach the people and pets in metro Detroit

Mike Morse, attorney and founder of the Mike Morse Law Firm, announced a $1 million gift to Michigan Humane, the state’s oldest and largest animal welfare organization. The funding will help support and raise awareness of Michigan Humane’s community outreach programs, aimed at keeping people and their pets together across metro Detroit.

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Michigan Humane’s Annual Mutt March Returns to Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores After Pit Bull Ban Reversed

Organizations Announce 2024 Event Date

Today Michigan Humane announced the return of their annual Mutt March to Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, slated for May 18, 2024. The event’s location was temporarily in question this fall after the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council approved breed-specific legislation banning pit bulls within the city.

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Michigan Humane to Host Inaugural “Meet Your Best Friend at the Shelter” Adoption Event

Event partners with the Mike Morse Law Firm September 9 at the Berman Center for Animal Care

Creating healthy, happy families through pet adoption is at the core of Michigan Humane’s mission and with the support of the Mike Morse Law Firm, the organization’s official adoption partner, families in metro Detroit will have a chance to find new companions at the inaugural “Meet Your Best Friend at the Shelter” adoption event. Taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland, the event will have more than 150 animals available for on-site adoptions.

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Michigan Humane Launches New Resource Distribution Hub to Benefit Pets and People in Metro Detroit

New pet food warehouse location maximizes impact thanks to expanded community support and partnerships

Michigan Humane, in partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank, officially opened the Caplan Family Pet Food Pantry on Thursday, June 22. The new 26,000-square-foot facility, leased by Michigan Humane at the Detroit headquarters of Gleaners Community Food Bank, reflects an ongoing commitment to increase the reach of the Caplan Family Pet Food Pantry in metro Detroit.

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National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Michigan Humane to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Metro Detroit

Michigan Humane received a $90,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Metro Detroit. This generous lifesaving investment helped inspire local animal lovers to raise more than $275,000 as part of a matching gift campaign to support the lifesaving work of Michigan Humane.

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Michigan Humane to Address Lack of Accessible Veterinary Care in Historically Excluded Communities with Support from PetSmart Charities

Latino communities make up the initial cohort for the trailblazing grant program

Michigan Humane has received a grant from PetSmart Charities®  in the amount of $120,000 to address challenges in accessing veterinary care in Southwest Detroit.

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Michigan Humane Receives $500,000 from The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation

Gift will help support educational opportunities aimed at reducing the national veterinary staffing shortage

Michigan Humane received $500,000 from The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation to support its Humane Communities’ Thriving Workforce and Economy initiative, focusing on the organization’s veterinary education programs. As the nation continues to grapple with a veterinary staffing shortage, it is estimated that the profession will be down 14,500 veterinarians by 2030, leaving 75 million animals without care.

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Michigan Humane Receives $1 million from Delta Dental of Michigan

Gift will support Humane Communities initiative to champion healthier pets and families in Metro Detroit

Michigan Humane received a $1 million gift from Delta Dental of Michigan to support its Humane Communities initiative, focusing on the positive mental and physical health benefits pets provide to Metro Detroit residents.

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Friday’s Anticipated Storm Dangerous for Pets, Could Have Severe Consequences

Michigan Humane is reminding everyone to make sure pets are safe indoors as several inches of snow are expected this week, along with freezing temperatures and gusting winds.

This weather can have significant negative impact on an animal’s health, including hypothermia, frostbite and death. To ensure everyone is safe and healthy, please make sure to:

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Michigan Humane Connects Adoptable Pets with Loving Homes During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

Cat and Kitten Adoptions at Roseville PetSmart Takes Place Nov. 7-13

Michigan Humane is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable cats and kittens to Roseville PetSmart in support of National Adoption Week, taking place November 7-13.

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