by Blog Editor | Jul 13, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General
Michigan needs state-wide legislation that will provide an effective bond-or-forfeit process to protect animals seized in animal cruelty and neglect cases. An effective bond-or-forfeit statute prevents animal victims of cruelty and neglect from being victimized again... 
by Blog Editor | May 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, General
In 2006, quarterback Michael Vick was the highest-paid player in the NFL. In 2007, he was indicted in federal and state court for dog fighting. This extremely high-profile case raised awareness of the cruelty and abuse inherent in animal fighting. The public urged the... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 28, 2022 | General
If you are a regular reader of this blog, I’m sure I don’t have to explain the human-animal bond. According to an AVMA survey, 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners consider their pets to be family members. Studies show that sharing our lives with pets can have... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 25, 2022 | General
The Department of Natural Resources is advising Michigan residents to take down their bird feeders and bird baths as bird flu cases begin to rise in the state. As the Detroit Free Press shares, birds tend to flock to Michigan in April and May as they migrate through... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 6, 2022 | General
Even in the best shelter environments, animals experience an incredible amount of stress and anxiety. While some animals may enter the shelter system struggling with pre-existing behavior issues, others come in healthy but begin to display problematic behaviors... 
by Blog Editor | Apr 6, 2022 | General
For much of my veterinary career, I have been involved in the various aspects of sheltering. I learned early on that I was not a good business person and after three years of practicing small animal and equine medicine in my own practice, I ended up with 7 horses as...