by Michigan Humane | Jul 2, 2026 | Advocacy, General
By Ann Griffin, Director of Advocacy The following ancient epitaph was found on a dog’s tomb created in classical antiquity: “I am in tears, while carrying you to your last resting place as much as I rejoiced when bringing you home in my own hands fifteen years... 
by Michigan Humane | May 26, 2026 | Advocacy
By Matt Pepper, Michigan Humane President and CEO For nearly 150 years, Michigan Humane has been a leading voice for animal welfare in southeastern Michigan. We have always focused on animal welfare and the humane treatment of pets in our community. As we firmly... 
by Michigan Humane | May 21, 2026 | Advocacy
Michigan legislators are still debating what rules should apply to the use of veterinary telemedicine, and we are still fighting for expanded access to veterinary care. Rules promulgated by the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine currently require that a... by Michigan Humane | Nov 26, 2025 | Advocacy
The first half of the 2025-2026 legislative session has been historically unproductive for the Michigan legislature. As of November 18, 2025, only 31 bills have been enacted into law. By comparison, there were 275 bills enacted into law in 2024. While there is still... 
by Michigan Humane | Oct 2, 2025 | Advocacy, General
People who volunteer to provide foster care for animals in need save both animal and human lives. Michigan Humane helped to draft a bill that would provide a tax credit for people who foster animals on behalf of a registered animal control or animal protection shelter...