by Blog Editor | Sep 19, 2025 | Advocacy
We have great news! On September 18, the Senate voted 29-4 (with 4 Senators absent) to pass the bond-or-forfeit bills (SB 293 and SB 294). This is a great show of support for the bills. Thank you for answering our call to action and reaching out to your Senators. We... by Michigan Humane | Sep 16, 2025 | Advocacy, General
We need your help now to urge the Senate to pass important animal protection legislation! Using the information below, please contact your Senator by Thursday and encourage him or her to vote in support of SB 293 and SB 294. In June, we shared that our bond-or-forfeit... 
by Michigan Humane | Jun 2, 2025 | Advocacy, General
We have good news to share – Michigan Humane’s “bond-or-forfeit” bills have been reintroduced in the Senate as SB 293 and SB 294 and assigned to the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee. (We anticipate that mirror bills will also be introduced... 
by Michigan Humane | Mar 21, 2025 | Advocacy, General
We have good news to share regarding the ongoing fight to protect animals in commercial breeding operations, which are commonly known as puppy mills because they prioritize profit over animal welfare. Originally introduced (but not passed) last legislative session,... 
by Michigan Humane | Feb 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Pets
Michigan Humane has first-hand experience with the damage done to people and pets by irresponsible commercial breeders who put profits over animal welfare. Commonly referred to as puppy mills, these commercial breeders are subject to licensure and regulation by the... by Michigan Humane | Jan 29, 2025 | Advocacy, General
Hopes were high two years ago at the beginning of the 2023-24 legislative session. With the Democratic party in control of the House, Senate, and Governor’s office, advocates were hopeful for a streamlined legislative process and a period of exceptional productivity...