Michigan has officially enacted Public Acts 0087 and 0088, establishing a new bond-or-forfeit procedure for animals seized in cruelty and neglect cases. Signed by Governor ...
Advocacy
Regulating Pet Cemeteries in Michigan
July 2, 2026
For many, pets are cherished family members, and finding a respectful final resting place for them is an important part of the healing process. Despite ...
Advocacy
It’s Time to Pass Queenie’s Law and End Animal Testing in Michigan
May 26, 2026
Michigan Humane President and CEO Matt Pepper calls for the passage of Queenie’s Law (HB 4254 and SB 127) to end painful and invasive dog ...
Advocacy
Sentencing Guidelines Bills Introduced
May 6, 2024
How many times have you heard a heartbreaking story of ...
Advocacy
Update: Bond-or-forfeit Bills Pass Committee
March 11, 2024
In November, we announced that our bond-or-forfeit bills, SB 657 ...
Advocacy
Keeping Pets Safe During Cold Weather
January 12, 2024
Winter took its sweet time getting here, but it looks ...
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Unknown Canine Respiratory Illness: What We Know and What You Can Do
December 4, 2023
Recently, there have been reports of a mysterious, highly contagious ...
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Building a More Humane Community for Everyone and Every Breed
October 11, 2023
On October 10, the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council held ...
Advocacy
Michigan Humane Supports Access to Veterinary Care through Telehealth
October 3, 2023
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people ...
Advocacy
Breed-Specific Legislation Sends the Wrong Message
September 20, 2023
Earlier this summer, I wrote about Grosse Pointe Shores’ proposed ...
Advocacy
Breed-Specific Bans Don’t Address the Real Issues
July 20, 2023
On June 4th, in Grosse Pointe Shores, a couple walking ...
Advocacy
Michigan Humane Supports Goldie’s Act
June 28, 2023
“Golden Retriever #142” suffered for months in a commercial breeding ...
