Laws for Paws – Starting a New Legislative Session
If you are an animal lover, you are probably aware that there is a body of law that is specific to animal issues. For example, most people have heard about anticruelty statutes that protect animals from abuse and neglect. However, animal law is actually much broader...
Watch the Super Bowl Commercials That Had Dogs
While Super Bowl LIII was a snooze fest, there were a few commercials that stood out Sunday night. Quite frankly, if there was a dog, I was paying attention. From pet bowls to a "failed" Amazon Alexa prototype, watch the ads that featured doggos again. WeatherTech:...
Macomb County Man Charged With Killing of Dog in Utica
Alexander Gerth, 22, charged with slaying of dog A person has been charged with the killing of Sterling, whose body was found stabbed to death in a Utica park earlier this month. Alexander Gerth is charged with one count of killing/torturing an animal and faces up to...
Arrest Made After Dog is Found Dead in Utica
Utica police announced today (January 30) that an arrest has been made related to the killing of an adopted dog last week. Detective Sgt. Greg Morabito said an arrest was made Wednesday morning, though no additional details have been announced. The suspect is to be...
$6,000 Reward Offered for Information on Killing of Dog in Utica
The Utica Police Department is searching for leads after a dog was found dead near a picnic table at Grant Park. Sterling was a pit bull mix who was adopted out of the Michigan Humane Society on December 29. The owner is not a suspect and Utica Police Detective Sgt....
Proposed Bill Aims to Make Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony
A proposed bill that has bi-partisan support would make animal cruelty a federal felony. CNN reports that U.S. Rep Ted Deutch (D-FL) and U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced the PACT Act, believing it will remove the shortcomings of current U.S. laws on...
MHS CEO: ‘There are no winners here’ on Charles Wofford Animal Cruelty Case
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...
MHS Volunteer Spotlight: Brittany Baker
Kind. Generous. Passionate. Three words that describes Brittany Baker beautifully. Brittany has been volunteering with the Michigan Humane Society for nearly a year and has been a rock star! She has volunteered in many capacities. She walks dogs every Monday at the...
The Kibble: 5th Grade Students Raise Money for MHS
Do you remember getting an allowance? What did you buy with that money? Perhaps you spent it on candy, ice cream, or even saved it up to buy a toy. Children oftentimes think a lot about themselves and the things that affect them, but not the kids in Ms. Christine...
How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping
Do you share your life with a jumper? Do you find yourself late to the office due to snagged skirts or paw-printed muddy pants? Do friends shy away from visiting for fear of being knocked over? Read more about how to teach your dog to stop jumping. Why do dogs jump? A...