Michigan Humane Supports Goldie’s Act
“Golden Retriever #142” suffered for months in a commercial breeding facility in Iowa. She was severely emaciated and was not […]
New Year, New Legislative Session
With the beginning of 2023 came the beginning of a new two-year legislative session. Bills that did not pass by
Protecting People and Pets from Domestic Violence
Abusers in domestic violence situations use many tactics to gain or retain power and control over their victims. If the
Domestic Violence and its Connection to Animal Abuse
Up to 40% of domestic violence victims feel unable to get away from their abuser for fear of what will
Bill Prohibiting Cat Declawing Introduced in Michigan
With the introduction of HB 6459, Michigan is again considering legislation that would ban the declawing of cats unless required
USDA Ends “Teachable Moments” Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will discontinue its “teachable moments” program that it implemented in
The Use of Telehealth in Veterinary Medicine
The article below was written by Michigan Humane Vice President, Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Crystal Sapp, DVM and Michigan Humane Director
Considering the animals’ best interests
“Just solutions to legal issues may sometimes lie outside the formal statutory framework.” That is the opening line to an
Does Michigan Make the Grade in the Latest Animal Legal Defense Fund Rankings?
We are all very familiar with ranking systems – there are rankings for cars, appliances, vacation destinations, athletes, and educational
Animal Advocacy Is a Game of Inches
Vince Lombardi, Jr. is attributed with the quote, “Football is a game of inches, and inches make the champion.” And