by Blog Editor | Mar 31, 2022 | Advocacy, General, Pets
Much of Michigan Humane’s legislative advocacy work is focused on state legislation. But there are some issues that are not likely to gain statewide support, at least not initially. There are many animal-related concerns that are seen as matters more appropriate for... 
by Blog Editor | Feb 14, 2022 | Advocacy, General
Evidence of service dogs assisting humans who are facing challenges to gain their independence goes back centuries. A fresco discovered in the ruins of the ancient Roman city Herculaneum and dating to the first century A.D. depicts a blind person being led by a... 
by Blog Editor | Jan 9, 2022 | General, Volunteers
In 2021, Michigan Humane launched a compassion fostering program called Safety Net Fostering. This program provides foster homes for animals in need of temporary housing and is designed to be a support system for families experiencing a housing crisis, medical... 
by Michigan Humane | Jan 9, 2022 | General, Volunteers
This article was written by guest contributor Melissa Sherry, Volunteer Impact Coordinator at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Let’s face it: remote work, remote shopping, remote meetings, and even remote volunteerism isn’t going away anytime soon. There,... 
by Blog Editor | Jan 4, 2022 | dogs, General, News
The year 2022 just started and we may have already found our dog of the year. Tinsley, a year-old Shiloh Shepard, caught the attention of police on I-89 in Vermont the evening of January 3. Authorities tried to corral Tinsley, but the canine pulled a Lassie and led... 
by Blog Editor | Dec 21, 2021 | Adoptions, Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General, Pets, Rescue
We at Michigan Humane are saddened to hear that Baron, one of the most inspiring dogs in our organization’s history, has died. But in the spirit of the holidays, Baron’s story continues to inspire even upon his passing. Many of our favorite holiday stories are about...