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Celebrating the Pit Bull

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. The Pit Bull! Feared...

A Note From Matthew Pepper on Cat Holding Times

Recently, we have received a few questions from concerned constituents relative to MHS’ stray cat holding policy and I thought it provided an excellent opportunity to update the greater community. Again, I thank everyone for their support, as even when asking these...

Ask the Behaviorist: Changes in Aging Dogs

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Wednesdays to see common pet behavior questions answered by our Senior Director of Operations and pet behavior expert, CJ Bentley. If you have an immediate behavior concern with your pet, please call a qualified trainer or...

Ask the Vet: Nail Trims

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Mondays to see common veterinary questions answered. If you have an immediate medical concern with your pet, please call your veterinarian! If you have a non-urgent question you would like answered on the blog, you can...

Ask the Behaviorist: Biting Kitten

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Wednesdays to see common pet behavior questions answered by our Senior Director of Operations and pet behavior expert, CJ Bentley. If you have an immediate behavior concern with your pet, please call a qualified trainer or...

The Secret is Out – Senior Pets are the Best!

At MHS, we don't discriminate based on age. No matter how old, if an animal is still comfortable and enjoying life, they deserve to find a forever home. In fact, we think most people deserve to discover the perks of adopting a senior pet. Adopting a pet as an adult is...