Are you a skilled photographer looking to put your skills to use taking beautiful photos of homeless pets? MHS is looking for you! What exactly are we looking for? A team play, who is comfortable working with/handling a variety of animals, including dogs, cats,...

Happy World Smile Day! Celebrate by putting a grin on your cat's face! 1. Play games Cats have an innate prey instinct - let them use it by playing with lazer lights, toy mice, string... anything they can chase and "hunt!" 2. Keep the litterbox clean Cleaning out the...

Did you know that the American Pit Bull Terrier is the only breed to have graced the cover of Life Magazine three times? Here's a great summary of the media recognition of the pit bull in the 1900s from Bad Rap: "As cities sprung up, Pit Bulls remained a prominent...

This blog was originally posted on WDIV/Click On Detroit on their MHS "Pet Points" blog. They’re loaded with adorable features and the latest technology! The best in cuddle class, a Michigan Humane Society Certified Pre-Owned Cat is rated the highest in safety with...

I want to share with you why I'm walking in this year's Mega March for Animals. It's the story of a dog MHS saved, who touched my life, even though she was only in it for a short time. Her name was Margaret. I never thought I would own a Jack Russell Terrier. Never...

What a year! Today I celebrate my one year anniversary with the Michigan Humane Society. It has been an absolutely amazing year. I am humbled to be a part of this community - a true family who is so committed to their mission, who makes a difference, who saves lives....

Every Friday, we'll share animal welfare and general pet related links from around the web that we found informative or just entertaining! Enjoy! Purina ONE’s 28-Day Challenge: Bringing a New Light to Pet Adoption Dog ownership in America is more popular than ever,...

In 2005, while working as the Animal Control Officer Supervisor for the Kent County Animal Shelter in Grand Rapids, I had the honor and the opportunity to be called as a responder to the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It was one of the most...

Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast of our great country. Yet, what stands out from this horrific tragedy is the heroic efforts of many. The Michigan Humane Society was one of several animal welfare organizations on-site in Louisiana to aid in...

Each month in 2015, we will be celebrating the pit bull! MHS adopts out hundreds of pit bulls a year and love to show people how great dogs of this breed type can be. We will be featuring a different “famous” pit bull from history each month. Many people do not...