by Blog Editor | Nov 2, 2020 | Advocacy
When setting legislative priorities and selecting advocacy activities, one factor in the analysis is always how many animals will be helped by each option under consideration. Generally, the more animals helped, the better. However, there are times when specific types... 
by Blog Editor | Oct 15, 2020 | Advocacy, General
Earlier this month, we gave you an update on HB 4035, which would prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing ordinances regulating dogs based on breed. We asked you please to advocate on behalf of the bill so that it would be voted upon in the... by Blog Editor | Oct 5, 2020 | Advocacy, dogs, General, Safety
More than 30 local units of government in Michigan have passed ordinances that regulate dogs based on breed or perceived breed. Referred to as “breed-specific legislation,” or BSL, such laws either ban or heavily regulate certain types of dogs, often called “bully... 
by Blog Editor | Sep 1, 2020 | Advocacy, General
Past articles have explained the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) role in regulating various aspects of the animal industry, including commercial breeders (often referred to as puppy mills) and animals used in research. Michigan Humane and others interested in... 
by Blog Editor | Aug 10, 2020 | Advocacy
Every industry has specific words or phrases that have special meaning, but particularly when these are “ordinary” words, like “humane society” or “shelter,” it can be hard for people who are not on the inside of that industry to understand fully what those terms... 
by Blog Editor | Jul 8, 2020 | Advocacy
While the Michigan legislature slowly returned to a new “normal” in May and June, there were many issues requiring their attention, including COVID-19, the budget, civil rights issues, and the upcoming election. Things have been moving slowly for bills not related to...