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Ellie Rose Takes First Place in 2025 Pet Photo Contest

Ellie Rose Takes First Place in 2025 Pet Photo Contest

Ellie Rose took first place in the 2025 Pet Photo Contest with a total of 31,495 votes! Molly came in second with 5,676 votes. Salsa took third place in the last minutes of the contest with 3,466 votes. And Bug, the only cat in the top 4, took fourth with 3,173 votes....
Marty Wollner’s Legacy

Marty Wollner’s Legacy

By Kitty Brokaw Marty Wollner was a remarkable man who cared deeply about animals, especially cats.  His story highlights the importance of building deep relationships with donors and how it translates into lasting animal impact through leaving their legacy. In...
Pet Safety During the Fourth of July

Pet Safety During the Fourth of July

Fireworks are notoriously stressful for pets but here are a few tips to make things easier during holidays that involve fireworks. Get a lot of exercise during the day. A tired dog is a less stressed, happier dog. A lot of exercise during the day will make sure...

Sentencing Guidelines Bills Reintroduced

We have great news! The bills to amend Michigan’s sentencing guidelines to generate more appropriate sentences in cases of felony animal cruelty against companion animals have been reintroduced. These bills were first introduced last session. They passed the House and...
Bond-or-Forfeit Bills Reintroduced

Bond-or-Forfeit Bills Reintroduced

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...