by Blog Editor | Aug 22, 2023 | Advocacy, dogs, General
Jeeter, a service dog for a boy with cerebral palsy, became the first courtroom support dog by happenstance. The boy’s mother, Ellen O’Neil-Stephens, was a deputy prosecutor in the juvenile drug court in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle. One... 
by Blog Editor | Jul 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Behavior, dogs, News, Safety
On June 4th, in Grosse Pointe Shores, a couple walking their small dog was attacked by another dog that had gotten loose from a neighboring property. The dog was identified as a pit bull and the pet that was attacked ended up with injuries that ultimately required... 
by Blog Editor | Jun 28, 2023 | Advocacy, dogs, News
“Golden Retriever #142” suffered for months in a commercial breeding facility in Iowa. She was severely emaciated and was not provided with food, water, or veterinary care. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) were aware of her condition, but they... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 7, 2023 | Advocacy, Cats, dogs, General
Last week, the Detroit Free Press ran an article titled “More pets, fewer vets bring strain on veterinary profession.” This crisis has been snowballing over recent years and not only impacts the animal welfare industry but each of us individually and our communities... 
by Michigan Humane | Aug 26, 2022 | dogs, News, Pets, Safety
The article below was written by Michigan Humane Vice President, Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Crystal Sapp, DVM In light of the recent Parvovirus outbreak in northern lower Michigan, we wanted to be able to share more information about Parvovirus, vaccination... 
by Blog Editor | Aug 26, 2022 | Adoption Tails, Cats, dogs, Pets
We know as pet parents that our beloved companions will not be with us forever. From the moment they enter our lives, the time when they will no longer be by our side is always looming. And that’s the crux of grieving the loss of a pet- no matter if it’s an...