What is an “Overlooked Pet?”
Because MHS does not have "time limits" on our adoptable animals, we occasionally end up with an animal that spends a significant amount of time on the adoption floor. There are many reasons for this - perhaps the dog has some medical issues, is older, does not "show...
Ask the Veterinarian: Making End of Life Decisions
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...
Alumni Update: Biscuit
This is my best friend in the world, Biscuit. I adopted her June 20, 2013. I went to adopt a dog named Ruby, but she was to much for my dogs, so after some match making, we found our beloved Biscuit (once Janet of the Jackson 5). She's my everything. I have her...
Ask the Behaviorist: Fear of Men
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...
Saluting Our Veterans
MHS is giving a hearty salute to all of our military heroes this Veteran's Day. Today and every day, our partnership with Pets for Patriots gives back to our veterans by offering greatly discounted adoption fees for qualifying dogs and cats, as well as discounted care...
Ask the Veterinarian: Cold Weather
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...
Five Adoptable Animals that are Happy it’s Friday
Enjoy your weekend even more - adopt one of these smiling pets! Dee Dee has on some stylish new jewelry and is ready for the weekend! Jules Verne is not really an author but he will happily cuddle with you while you do some weekend reading! Cole is so excited she...
Feeding Time at MHS
The Michigan Humane Society houses on average 4-600 animals at any one time among all of our locations. Of course, that many animals need to eat - twice a day, every day, rain or shine, holidays and weekends. Each year, we got through about 100,000 pounds of food! We...
Ask the Behaviorist: Crazy Kittens and Humping 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: Puppies and Kittens
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...