by Blog Editor | May 7, 2019 | General, The Kibble
One of the main reasons that shelters are able to operate and help save thousands of animal lives is the generous donations of supporters. Compassionate people who donate their time are just as crucial. This is the case for Jody, Lynda, and Sue who have been...
by Blog Editor | Jan 28, 2019 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, The Kibble
The following op-ed piece is written by Michigan Humane Society president and CEO Matt Pepper: On Thursday, December 6, Charles Wofford of Hamtramck pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for using a steak knife and garden sheers to amputate the leg of his dog Mackinac. It...
by Michigan Humane | Dec 10, 2018 | General, The Kibble
Sylvia Eston routinely donated $30 here or $50 there; enough for essentials like antibiotics and vaccines. So imagine the Michigan Humane Society’s surprise when, in her will, she bequeathed $50,000, all of it for homeless animals’ medical care. But to understand why...
by Michigan Humane | Dec 10, 2018 | General, Rescue, The Kibble
Hurricanes Michael and Florence killed almost 70 people in 5 states according to The Weather Channel. Officials may never know how many animals died with them, but we do know one thing: Dozens made it to safety thanks to you. Care to meet them? On September 11, you...
by Michigan Humane | Dec 10, 2018 | Adoptions, General, The Kibble
Imagine if your body suddenly rejected its eyelids, fighting them with irritation, inflammation and pain. This may sound like a horror story, but such was Miyoshi’s reality last spring. Lucky for her, you had assembled a surgical team; one that would allow the Akita...
by Michigan Humane | Nov 13, 2018 | The Kibble
Your support of the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) has helped save the lives of 52 “bonded” animals in the last year. Bonded animals are those that must stay together given their close relationships. But arguably no animals have ever shared a closer bond than Brooke...