by Blog Editor | Oct 19, 2022 | Advocacy, News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will discontinue its “teachable moments” program that it implemented in 2016. This is good news for animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA was enacted in 1966 and regulates the... 
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 | Mar 30, 2022 | Advocacy, News
A Polish veterinary clinic in the border city of Przemysl is treating wounded animals and owned pets from Ukraine. As the Associated Press reports (via Republic World), the clinic has opened temporary medical centers and housing for the influx of pets from refugees... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 23, 2022 | dogs, News
A brave bomb-sniffing dog is being heralded as a hero in Ukraine for detecting explosives and saving lives during Russia’s invasion of the country. As Newsweek reports, Patron is a 2-year-old Jack Russell employed by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine,... 
by Blog Editor | Mar 1, 2022 | Cats, dogs, News, Pets
Adding a pet to your life can help boost your brain power according to a recent study. As CNN reports, the study supports the theory that owning a companion animal can delay the effects of cognitive decline, including memory loss. “To our knowledge, our study is the... 
by Blog Editor | Feb 7, 2022 | News
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News and has been republished with permission. The health and safety of the pets of Metro Detroit are dictated by the health and safety of their families and communities. Animal welfare is a significant indicator and...