by Matt Pepper | Aug 29, 2019 | Advocacy, General
On Monday, August 19, nine-year-old Emma Hernandez was killed by three dogs on Detroit’s southwest side. She was simply riding her bike in the alley near her house when the dogs got loose from their yard and attacked her. Neighbors and family tried to stop the attack...
by Dave Kim | Aug 29, 2019 | Cats, Cuteness Corner, General
After becoming a viral star on Twitter, a chunky rescue cat has a new foster parent after receiving more than 3,000 applications. Last week, Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia tweeted photos of one of their residents, a 26-pound cat named Mr. B, hoping to get him...
by Dave Kim | Aug 14, 2019 | General
For a limited time, classic rock fans can order 94.7 WCSX’s “State of Seger” shirt. Proceeds from “State of Seger” sales will benefit Michigan Humane’s mission to save disadvantaged animals in our communities. The shirt honors...
by Ann Griffin | Aug 9, 2019 | Advocacy, General
For those who regularly follow Michigan Humane blogs, you are familiar with our fight against abusive commercial breeders, commonly referred to as puppy mills. For example, during the 2017-18 legislative session, many of you helped us push back against two bills that...
by Dave Kim | Jul 23, 2019 | Advocacy, General
The state of New York has officially banned the declawing of cats, joining the growing list of American cities and most of Europe who consider the act inhumane. As reported by the Associated Press (h/t The Detroit News), New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed the ban...
by Michigan Humane Society | Jul 18, 2019 | General, Safety
Heatstroke in Dogs Metro Detroit will face excessive heat in the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning effective at noon today (July 18) to 8 p.m. Saturday. Pet owners should be extra careful with their dogs and outdoor...
