by Dave Kim | Jan 9, 2019 | Cuteness Corner, General
Dogs are incredibly smart creatures, despite what journal Learning and Behavior says. They’re so smart that they can learn commands from Harry Potter spells. Anna Brisbin is an actress in Los Angeles who tweeted a video of her Dachshund doing various adorable...
by Dave Kim | Jan 7, 2019 | Animal Cruelty, General
Authorities in Georgia have come to the rescue of over 165 German Shepherds left in neglectful conditions at a rural property. WSB-TV in Atlanta reports that the Candler County Sheriff’s Department worked with the Atlanta Humane Society to rescue the German...
by Matt Pepper | Jan 5, 2019 | Advocacy, General
The following op-ed piece is written by Michigan Humane Society president and CEO Matt Pepper: Sometimes in the moment, it is hard to truly comprehend the impact of legislative issues. I want to put this past session into perspective. The governor rightfully, and...
by Ann Griffin | Jan 2, 2019 | Advocacy, General
We are thrilled to report that the tumultuous lame duck period at the end the 2017-18 legislative session has brought some tremendous victories for Michigan’s companion animals. SB 416 – Passed and signed by Governor Snyder MHS has been working for years to update...
by Dave Kim | Dec 26, 2018 | Cuteness Corner, General
A dog without a nose and some dental issues has captured the hearts of America. As USA Today reports, Sniffles is in the care of Poodle and Pooch Rescue based in Florida. According to the organization, Sniffles was a stray from Puerto Rico, where he was attacked by a...
by Dave Kim | Dec 18, 2018 | Adoptions, General
What’s better than getting Grubhub or Amazon deliveries to your door? How about a dog or a cat thanks to the Michigan Humane Society’s Santa Paws promotion? Obviously. The Michigan Humane Society believes that the love, joy, and comfort a companion animal...