Michigan Humane Trivia: Animal Cops
Animal Cops: Detroit featured Field Agents working out of the old Michigan Humane facility in Detroit, which was previously a: Piston factory Bakery Haberdashery (Answer below) Answer: A Piston Factory The 2014 groundbreaking ceremony for what became the current...
Get Creative with Canine Enrichment in the Winter
Cold weather can get dangerous for people and pets, during the winter there are days when you need to stay inside. But just because the weather isn’t cooperating doesn’t mean your dog doesn’t have energy to burn. When temperatures get dangerous, you have to get...
Caplan Family Pet Food Pantry Makes Record Breaking Impact
In the spirit of our recent Thanksgiving celebration, we are happy to report that the Caplan Family Pet Food Pantry team distributed the second highest month of food ever in November. A total of 238,000 pounds includes a new distribution of 30,000 pounds to 4...
From the Purrfect Bow Wow Brunch to a Forever Home
Sharon Jurcak-Zaleski, an almost decade old donor, joined us for the Purrfect Bow Wow Brunch in October with the intention of giving back. What she didn't realize while heading to brunch that Sunday morning, was that her household and life was about to change. Sharon...
Traveling with Pets: Holiday Safety Tips
The holidays are better with our pets around. If your plans involve traveling, planning ahead will help make sure you don’t forget important details. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help take some stress off. Check on Vaccinations: It’s important to...
Abraham Ranch Update
As a supporter of Michigan Humane, we’re sharing an important decision we’ve made to best align our resources to have the greatest impact on the people and pets of the communities we serve.Michigan Humane will be concluding its farm animal care at Abraham Ranch by...
Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving with Pets
Our pets are our family, so it's natural to want to include them in our holiday traditions. Here are a few tips for having a safe Thanksgiving while including our pets in the gathering. Keep food away from pets as many Thanksgiving dishes are toxic to them. Foods with...
Celebrating Our Partnership with ATRS: A Win for Sustainability, Humane Communities, and Animal Welfare
In honor of National Recycling Day, Michigan Humane is thrilled to shine a spotlight on a partner who shares our commitment to building more humane communities and a healthier planet. American Textile Recycling Service (ATRS) has been a steadfast supporter,...
Spotlight on: Giving through your IRA
If you or your spouse are over the age of 70 ½, you may be eligible to make an annual donation from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in the form of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This gift is an option for donors who have funds in an IRA that they...
Better Together: Feeding Pet Families in Metro Detroit
No one should have to decide whether they eat or their pet eats. However, many metro Detroiters are forced to make this unfortunate decision. Often, pet owners choose to feed their animals instead of themselves. Our Caplan Family Pet Food Pantry, established six years...









