by Blog Editor | Feb 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, dogs, Rescue
Update: WDIV reports that the man who orchestrated the dog fighting operation is currently in custody and will face felony charges. “We’re seizing 21 dogs — all associated with dog fighting — dog fighting paraphernalia, which is anything to include... 
by Blog Editor | Jan 29, 2020 | Advocacy
Last month, I discussed the best way to protect a pet’s best interests in the event of a divorce or other separation in the pet’s human family. I promised that this month’s blog would focus on protecting the pets in your life if you are no longer able to care for them... 
by Blog Editor | Jan 9, 2020 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty
The results of animal cruelty are unfortunately often obvious; we see cruelty and its impact on an animal and are understandably appalled. It’s easy to stand from the outside and point a finger toward those who keep a dog chained in the backyard. We can all agree that... 
by Blog Editor | Dec 27, 2019 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, dogs, General
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against a puppy mill in Hillsdale County after an investigation this year. Filed on December 19, the complaint alleges that Paul Steury was selling sick dogs without a license, providing false documentation for... 
by Blog Editor | Dec 5, 2019 | Advocacy
Legally, animals are property. This is a concept that often does not sit well with those who share their lives with companion animals. One survey showed that 95% of people polled considered their pets to be members of their families. Animals’ property status has... 
by Blog Editor | Dec 5, 2019 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, dogs
Michigan Humane Society animal cruelty investigators, along with the Detroit Police Department, were able to rescue nearly a dozen dogs from a suspected dog fighting operation on Detroit’s east side on Wednesday. WWJ reports that two search warrants were...