by Ann Griffin | May 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General
In 2006, quarterback Michael Vick was the highest-paid player in the NFL. In 2007, he was indicted in federal and state court for dog fighting. This extremely high-profile case raised awareness of the cruelty and abuse inherent in animal fighting. The public urged the...
by Ann Griffin | Apr 28, 2022 | General
If you are a regular reader of this blog, I’m sure I don’t have to explain the human-animal bond. According to an AVMA survey, 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners consider their pets to be family members. Studies show that sharing our lives with pets can have...
by Matt Pepper | 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 Ann Griffin | Jun 25, 2021 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty
Last month we discussed ranking systems and the 2020 Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings. The annual ranking by the ALDF, a national nonprofit that uses the legal system to protect animals, shows Michigan in 13th place for 2020....
by Dave Kim | Aug 6, 2020 | Animal Cruelty, dogs
Investigators from Michigan Humane’s field services team and Detroit Police Department executed a search warrant on Thursday, recovering nine dogs and dog fighting paraphernalia. The animals and items were found at a home on the 3000 block of Seyburn on...
