Adopt a Pet for $25 During Empty the Shelters December 13-14
Looking for a pet before 2019 ends? The Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters adoption event returns this Friday at all Michigan Humane Society adoption centers. Adoption fees will be heavily reduced, and for the first time ever, Empty the Shelters will be two...
Longtime MHS Supporter Donates Stock to Help Animals
One way that animal lovers can help the Michigan Humane Society continue to care for thousands of animals every year is by donating stock. For some stockholders, stocks may have been passed down to them from parents or grandparents, or they may have purchased them...
Rescued Puppy is Adopted by MHS Social Media Follower
On a cold and rainy day in late October, the Michigan Humane Society Field Services team received a call that a stray mom and her puppies were in an abandoned house in Detroit. Our field agents hurried to the location and were able to rescue 11 cold, wet pups that...
Winter Weather Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe
As some of you may remember the infamous winter vortex that we experienced last year, it is no surprise that Michigan winter weather can be very unforgiving. With temperatures dropping, it is important to keep in mind the dangers that winter weather can have on our...
The Legal Status of Animals and How to Protect Them
Legally, animals are property. This is a concept that often does not sit well with those who share their lives with companion animals. One survey showed that 95% of people polled considered their pets to be members of their families. Animals’ property status has...
Michigan Humane Society, Detroit Police Rescue 11 Dogs From Dog Fighting Ring
Michigan Humane Society animal cruelty investigators, along with the Detroit Police Department, were able to rescue nearly a dozen dogs from a suspected dog fighting operation on Detroit's east side on Wednesday. WWJ reports that two search warrants were executed at...
Internet Famous Cat Lil Bub Has Died
Lil Bub, the cat who stole hearts with her blep face, died in her sleep on Sunday at the age of 8. Owner Mike Bridavsky shared the sad news on Twitter. It's me, Mike - BUB's dude. BUB has departed, she's on her way home. - https://t.co/8pGC6fVy4a...
Shelter Animals Receive Holiday Love in Subaru TV Commercial
Subaru just gets animal lovers. Look no further than their latest holiday TV ad, where dogs and cats left at a shelter don't have to spend Christmas alone. The spot starts with dreary shots of the adoptable animals looking lonely in their kennels. Their situation...
Adorable ‘Unicorn’ Puppy Has Second Tail Growing From Forehead
A pit bull rescue in Missouri came across a "unicorn" when they rescued a puppy from the cold. THE DOG HAS A SECOND TAIL ON HIS FOREHEAD. As UNILAD writes, Mac's Mission found the special pup with an older dog last week. They were shocked to find the extra appendage...
Donor Supports MHS’ Cruelty Investigations by Making IRA Donation
There are many different ways for donors to give to support the Michigan Humane Society’s (MHS) mission of saving and improving the lives of homeless animals in our communities. One such way is by donating to MHS through a traditional individual retirement account...