Animal Search and Rescuers Aid in Hurricane Helene Relief
On Friday, September 27 four Michigan Humane Animal Search and Rescuers were deployed to North Carolina to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Helene devastated the area. The crew has spent days getting food and water to families in need, checking evacuated homes...
POTUS pup, Liberty, sent greetings to Michigan Humane on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Liberty’s owner was President a) Richard Nixon b) Gerald Ford c) Jimmy Carter Answer = President Ford, who was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. He was raised in Grand Rapids and...
Better Together: Mike Morse’s Gift
Mike Morse recently announced a $1 million gift to our organization to help support and raise awareness of our community outreach programs aimed at keeping people and their pets together across metro Detroit. As you may already know, the Mike Morse Law Firm is...
Results of Name of Kitten
We are still in kitten season and litters continue to be brought to the shelter every week. Naming every kitten that comes through the door can get repetitive, but your submissions made a difference. In the July Kibble we asked you to submit your name suggestions and...
A True “Humane Hero”
by Ingrid Murphy I became involved with Michigan Humane in the mid-1980’s. Having always been a dog lover, I wanted to give my time to animals less fortunate than the ones who happened to live with me. As I worked only blocks from our old Detroit Shelter, I was able...
Legislation Update: Michigan Animal Welfare Bills
We are about three-quarters of the way through the 2023-24 Michigan legislative session, and I have some good news to share about our highest legislative priorities – SB 657 and SB 658, the bond-or-forfeit bills, and HB 5587 – 5593, the sentencing guidelines bills....
Cats, Kittens and Summer – Oh My!
By Dr. Crystal Sapp, Vice President, Veterinary Medicine Michigan Humane’s Better Together series celebrates the connection between people and their pets. We recognize that the human-animal bond can extend far beyond one home or family. There are many ways in...
Sentencing Guidelines Bills Introduced
How many times have you heard a heartbreaking story of animal cruelty and hoped for justice, only to be disappointed and frustrated to hear that the defendant was given probation or, at most, a short jail sentence? Michigan Humane is working with other stakeholders to...
Better Together: Upcoming Outdoor Dog-Friendly Events
As summer draws closer and the days get longer, you and your fur baby are probably ready to get outside and enjoy the warm weather together. Attending a pet-friendly event with your animal companion by your side benefits both you and them. Outdoor events can boost...
Michigan Humane Trivia
Pets go missing more often than you think. It's estimated that 1 in 3 animals will go missing in their lifetime. How many pets going missing a year does that equate to?a) 6 millionb) 10 millionc) 25 million Answer: B. 10 millionBeing proactive by microchipping your...