Why I’m Walking at the Mega March for Animals
I want to share with you why I'm walking in this year's Mega March for Animals. It's the story of a dog MHS saved, who touched my life, even though she was only in it for a short time. Her name was Margaret. I never thought I would own a Jack Russell Terrier. Never...
A Note From Matthew Pepper on His One Year Anniversary
What a year! Today I celebrate my one year anniversary with the Michigan Humane Society. It has been an absolutely amazing year. I am humbled to be a part of this community - a true family who is so committed to their mission, who makes a difference, who saves lives....
Tails from Around the Web
Every Friday, we'll share animal welfare and general pet related links from around the web that we found informative or just entertaining! Enjoy! Purina ONE’s 28-Day Challenge: Bringing a New Light to Pet Adoption Dog ownership in America is more popular than ever,...
A Note From Matthew Pepper on Hurricane Katrina
In 2005, while working as the Animal Control Officer Supervisor for the Kent County Animal Shelter in Grand Rapids, I had the honor and the opportunity to be called as a responder to the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It was one of the most...
Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina
Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast of our great country. Yet, what stands out from this horrific tragedy is the heroic efforts of many. The Michigan Humane Society was one of several animal welfare organizations on-site in Louisiana to aid in...
Celebrating the Pit Bull: The Target Dog
Each month in 2015, we will be celebrating the pit bull! MHS adopts out hundreds of pit bulls a year and love to show people how great dogs of this breed type can be. We will be featuring a different “famous” pit bull from history each month. Many people do not...
Tails from Around the Web
Every Friday, we'll share animal welfare and general pet related links from around the web that we found informative or just entertaining! Enjoy! Infographic: The Best Pet-Friendly Places in the U.S. Looking for some ideas for soaking up the final days of summer with...
Get Ready for a New Season of “Cat Tank”
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKGut3ZZZnc&w=560&h=315] With five cats to impress, one family bravely presents their adoption proposal in the first episode of the new hit adoption show, “Cat Tank.” “Cat Tank,” a lesser-known spinoff of the hit ABC...
Tails From Around the Web
Every Friday, we'll share animal welfare and general pet related links from around the web that we found informative or just entertaining! Enjoy! Do You Love Cats or a Cat Person But Have Allergies? Allergies are as mysterious as they are frustrating. Our immune...
Make Your Pet’s Health Care SIMPLE: Parasite Control
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onMWaHHn8fc] Pets can often harbor zoonotic parasites meaning they can be transmitted to the human members of your family as well as being harmful to your pet. Making sure your pet is on a year-round parasite control program...