Robert is a sweet puppy who came into our care with severe chemical burns and malnutrition. He spent time in two different foster homes and received extensive medical care at MHS before he was ready to be placed up for adoption. Robert's story was featured in our...

They say “perception is reality” and that may be true some of the time. However, there are instances when perception overshadows the truth. I work in Detroit. I live in the metro Detroit area. This is home. Now, to anyone living outside of Michigan who has not lived...

I adopted a dog, Finnegan, about 10 days ago. If you don't remember, he was the sweet black lab who had gotten quite sick while in the shelter. He wasn't eating and seemed very depressed. I just wanted to update you on (the newly named) Hunter. Hunter is very likely...

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. "Bud" the pit bull was...

It seemed like any other night however, my head was swirling with excitement. Tonight was the night that our small band of patriots were going to make a stand against the unjust taxation of our beloved Catnip from the British. I felt mixed emotions as I knew that I...

MHS wants YOU... to take advantage of fee-waived cat and kitten adoptions July 1-3.... to meet your new best friend... to take your new cat or kitten home... to laugh and play with your new family member... to fall in love... to enjoy a lifetime with a furry, purring...

There is no turning back now – it is a new day for the animals of the city of Detroit and that is cause for celebration. For 138 years, the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) has been the primary animal welfare organization in Detroit – often providing the critical care...

Beagles and coonhounds and plotthounds oh my! Hound type dogs are taking over the Michigan Humane Society! While MHS recommends judging each dog as an individual, scent hounds as a general group of dogs are known for using their noses and having a keen interest in...

Unconditional love. Anyone who has ever shared their life with a beloved pet knows unconditional love. The love and companionship that we share with our family pets is central to all that the Michigan Humane Society stands for. Their love is blind to our human...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJz6wEHEtWA] Check out these awesome microchip success stories! Each year, the Michigan Humane Society shelters and cares for approximately 10,000 stray animals. Tragically, only a small percentage of lost dogs (16%) and cats...