Ask the Vet: Parasite Prevention

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Mondays to see common veterinary questions answered. If you have an immediate medical concern with your pet, please call your veterinarian! If you have a non-urgent question you would like answered on the blog, you can...

Nine Reasons to Adopt a Pet from MHS (or anywhere!)

We have a pet for everyone! MHS houses hundreds of animals between our three adoption centers and six off-site adoption locations. We have puppies, kittens, old dogs and cats, big dogs, small dogs, fluffy cats, short haired cats, active pets, couch potatoes... you're...

Food for Pets or Humans?

Your pet is your best friend, a member of your family. You'd do anything for him... But imagine you lost your job. Maybe you got divorced, left with no extra income. Perhaps you were in a car accident, or had flood or fire damage to your house. With your money drained...

Ask the Behaviorist: Eating Non-Food Items

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Wednesdays to see common pet behavior questions answered by our Senior Director of Operations and pet behavior expert, CJ Bentley. If you have an immediate behavior concern with your pet, please call a qualified trainer or...

MHS Alumni Update: Cosmo

Cosmo the Yorkie was adopted by an MHS staff member. She shared the story of how Cosmo came to MHS and eventually to her home... One cold and rainy morning a few years back, MHS staff member Heather was driving to work on a busy urban street. By the side of the road,...

Ask the Vet: Beyond Cats and Dogs

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Mondays to see common veterinary questions answered. If you have an immediate medical concern with your pet, please call your veterinarian! If you have a non-urgent question you would like answered on the blog, you can...

Gearing up for the Metropark Mega Marches

In 2012, we expanded our Mega March walk event to feature two locations, and began to move out of the city (previously our only location was in Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit) and into the open, nature centered Metroparks. In 2012 our additional walk event was at...

Five Kids That Inspire Us!

These kids went above and beyond to help MHS and all the animals in our care. We appreciate the support and thank these kids (and their great parents!) for their generosity! Ms. Melanee's Preschool Class As part of our Youth Enrichment program, MHS visited Country...

Ask the Behaviorist: Dealing With Prey Drive

Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Wednesdays to see common pet behavior questions answered by our Senior Director of Operations and pet behavior expert, CJ Bentley. If you have an immediate behavior concern with your pet, please call a qualified trainer or...

“Mega” Support

The Mega March for Animals is our biggest event of the year - with three locations and thousands of animal lovers coming together to support the work of MHS. This event could not be possible without the support of our walkers, but also our corporate sponsors that have...