Your Stress Can Stress Out Your Dog According to Study
Are you bringing home your stress? Your dog could be feeling the effects according to a new study. The stress dog parents feel can be transferred to their pups, a study published in Scientific Reports on Thursday states. Swedish researchers observed 58 people and...
MHS and Humane Society of Livingston County Merger Now Official
The Humane Society of Livingston County (HSLC) has officially merged with the Michigan Humane Society following the completion of a process begun several months ago. This combination will bring premium care and best practices in shelter and veterinary services to the...
Over 130 Dogs Found Inside California Mansion
Nearly 140 dogs covered in urine, feces and fleas were found inside a Orange County, Calif. mansion on Thursday (May 30). CBS Los Angeles reports that authorities recovered 136 dogs from a home inside a gated community. The breeds were mostly Maltese and Shih Tzus....
Advocating for Animals
Advocacy for animals is a key component of Michigan Humane's mission. While that advocacy typically focuses on state and local legislation in an effort to improve animal welfare, sometimes we take advantage of unique opportunities to advocate for animals. In 2017,...
Mutt March Postponed Until July 28 Due to Parking Lot Flooding at Ford House
Unfortunately, our 2019 Mutt March will need to be postponed due to the rain and flooding that has covered much of southeastern Michigan in the last few weeks. Given the current conditions at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, our participants would end...
Cat Adoption Fees Are Waived May 24 and 25
Cats, Kittens, and Cattens, Oh My! All Michigan Humane adoption centers and the Humane Society of Livingston County are waiving feline adoption fees May 24-25. Have you been considering adding a feline friend to your home? Well, now may be the perfect time to come...
German Shepherd Found Shot to Death in Detroit, $2500 Reward Offered for Leads
Michigan Humane is seeking any information related to the body of a German Shepherd found tied to a fence and shot to death. Michigan Humane's cruelty investigations team discovered the dog's body on May 16 behind the garage of a home on the 5200 block of Devonshire...
Viral Star Grumpy Cat Has Died
The internet suffered a great loss today as Grumpy Cat, its most famous cat to date, is dead at the age of 7. CNN reports that Grumpy Cat's owner, Tabatha Bundesen, announced the sad news on Twitter. The feline was suffering from medical complications and sadly died...
Dog Fighting Survivors Find Second Chance
The following op-ed piece is written by Michigan Humane Society's Field Services Manager, Elise Ramsey: Investigating dog fighting cases is one of the most exciting and fulfilling parts of our job. When our work pays off and we are able to put together...
Michigan Humane Saves Baby Calves
The Michigan Humane Society values all animal lives, big and small, furry or scaly, and ones that say "moo" instead of "bark" or "purr." Under the direction of the Michigan Humane Society's Statewide Response Team, four calves have been rescued from an unhealthy...