The Importance of Being Prepared for Pet Emergencies
In 1907, the Scout motto – “Be Prepared” – was created by an English soldier, and it was first published in 1908, two years before the Boy Scouts were founded. The 1947 Girl Scout Handbook defined the motto this way: “A Girl Scout is ready to help out wherever she is...
Black History Month in Animal Welfare – Frederick Douglass Patterson
Michigan Humane is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting Black men and women who have made great contributions to the animal welfare world. We’ll share an amazing story every Friday throughout the month of February. Frederick Douglass Patterson Frederick...
Lawyer Hilariously Stuck in Cat Filter Mode During Zoom Court Hearing
What would have been a typical boring court hearing in West Texas is now internet gold thanks to a Zoom cat filter. As NBC reports, a virtual civil forfeiture hearing saw Presidio County Attorney Rod Ponton in his final form: a fluffy white cat. Ponton's Zoom settings...
Black History Month in Animal Welfare – Dr. Augustus Nathaniel Lushington
Michigan Humane is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting Black men and women who have made great contributions to the animal welfare world. We'll share an amazing story every Friday throughout the month of February. Dr. Augustus Nathaniel Lushington Dr....
The White House Has its First Shelter Dog Living There
A rescue dog will officially live in the White House today. Major, a German Shepherd, is the first canine adopted from an animal shelter to take up residence with the First Family. While Major is the first shelter dog to live with a sitting U.S. president, President...
Join Michigan Humane for the 2021 Day of Giving Telethon
In about a month, Michigan Humane will be taking over our local TV news stations for the 2021 Day of Giving Telethon, in partnership with Purina! This year’s event will be happening on Thursday, February 11 from approximately 6am until midnight, and will be broadcast...
Keeping Them Warm – Volunteering During the Winter
Despite the cold weather, and perhaps because of it, our volunteers actively support Michigan Humane and the animals we care for. At our Judith Caplan Phillips Pet Pantry in Detroit's NW Goldberg neighborhood, straw season kicks off with the first sign of snow and...
Cold Weather Tips to Keep Your Pet Warm This Winter
It’s officially winter, and all of us, including our pets, are finding ways to stay warm. While we bundle up, our pets grow out their winter coat to help protect them from the harsh elements. But they also need help from their human companions to make sure they are...
Winter Rescues at Michigan Humane
In the coldest parts of the year, our field agents and cruelty investigators are responding to requests for help and making sure that as animals are brought to warmth and safety, they are staying safe as well. Andy Seltz, vice president of Field Services, notes that...
Michigan Humane Virtual Adoption Floor – January 11, 2021
It's a new year (thank goodness) so that means a brand new Michigan Humane virtual adoption floor tour. Let's meet some good cats and dogs at our Mackey Center for Animal Care in Detroit. No appointment is needed to meet any of these animals but please wear a mask....