by Blog Editor | Apr 25, 2022 | General
The Department of Natural Resources is advising Michigan residents to take down their bird feeders and bird baths as bird flu cases begin to rise in the state. As the Detroit Free Press shares, birds tend to flock to Michigan in April and May as they migrate through... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 21, 2022 | Cuteness Corner, dogs
The current oldest dog alive could legally go bar hopping with you if he were human. TobyKeith, a chihuahua named after the famous country singer, was 21 years and 66 days old when Guinness World Records confirmed the milestone on March 16 of this year. The senior dog... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 6, 2022 | General
Even in the best shelter environments, animals experience an incredible amount of stress and anxiety. While some animals may enter the shelter system struggling with pre-existing behavior issues, others come in healthy but begin to display problematic behaviors... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 6, 2022 | General
For much of my veterinary career, I have been involved in the various aspects of sheltering. I learned early on that I was not a good business person and after three years of practicing small animal and equine medicine in my own practice, I ended up with 7 horses as... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 31, 2022 | Advocacy, General, Pets
Much of Michigan Humane’s legislative advocacy work is focused on state legislation. But there are some issues that are not likely to gain statewide support, at least not initially. There are many animal-related concerns that are seen as matters more appropriate for...