CatVideoFest 2019 at the Detroit Institute of Arts

CatVideoFest 2019 at the Detroit Institute of Arts

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” - The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 4, 2016 Who loves watching cat videos (and has accidentally spent hours watching them)? There is an exciting upcoming opportunity coming up to watch an 80-minute compilation of hilarious and...

MHS Foster Volunteer Highlight: Sue Achrem

MHS Foster Volunteer Highlight: Sue Achrem

Sue Achrem and her husband, Ken, have been fostering animals for the Michigan Humane Society for the past three years. After their dog Molly passed away, they knew that fostering would be the best fit for their family. In-Home Heroes is a short-term Foster program...

Kiwanis Makes Dog Toys from T-shirts

Kiwanis Makes Dog Toys from T-shirts

Kiwanis International is one of the oldest community service organizations in the world, and it all started in Detroit 104 years ago. Every January, the Michigan District of Kiwanis celebrates Kiwanis’ birthday by hosting a weekend long event in Detroit called...

Pair of Senior Dogs Abandoned at Allen Park Petco

Pair of Senior Dogs Abandoned at Allen Park Petco

Two senior dogs were discovered locked inside a restroom at the Petco in Allen Park, apparently abandoned by their owners. WXYZ Channel 7 reports that two people walked into the store with the dogs and were approached by a Petco employee because they were not wearing...

Signs of Dog Aggression

Signs of Dog Aggression

Diagnosing Canine Aggression Aggression in dogs is usually serious. An aggressive dog can be a danger to you, to other people, to other animals, and to himself. With dedicated application of proper behavior modification techniques, aggression can, in some mild cases,...

How to Crate Train Your Dog

How to Crate Train Your Dog

Don't Leave Dog Unsupervised Just as you would not leave a two-year old child alone in your house, you should not leave your dog unsupervised until he is completely trained. A dog left alone will make choices. Choices like, “Where should I urinate?” and “Should I chew...

Chewing and Destructive Behavior in Dogs

Chewing and Destructive Behavior in Dogs

Why Does My Dog Chew My Stuff? Dog chewing isn't out of anger or spite. They chew because they are dogs and dogs have a natural, instinctual desire to chew. It helps alleviate discomfort in teething puppies and relieves stress and boredom in dogs of all ages. Above...