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.
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.
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.
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:
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.