Courtroom animal advocate program laws give a voice to the voiceless
In 2006, quarterback Michael Vick was the highest-paid player in the NFL. In 2007, he was indicted in federal and […]
The link between animal abuse and human violence and its impact on animal protection laws
If you are a regular reader of this blog, I’m sure I don’t have to explain the human-animal bond. According
Understanding the rules of service animals and public transportation
As a follow up to our article about the places service dogs are allowed to go, this article will focus
Service dogs and public access under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Evidence of service dogs assisting humans who are facing challenges to gain their independence goes back centuries. A fresco discovered in
Breed discrimination in home insurance policies
When you hear about breed discrimination, it is usually in the context of breed-specific legislation (BSL). We discussed BSL in
Michigan Humane-drafted bills protecting victims of animal cruelty and neglect pass House, head to Senate
Michigan needs state-wide legislation that will provide an effective bond-or-forfeit process to protect animals seized in animal cruelty and neglect
Office of the Inspector General Releases Audit on Federal Oversight of Dog Breeders
Michigan Humane’s legislative advocacy work focuses primarily on state and local animal welfare issues, but we track federal developments, particularly
We’re Stronger Together Advocating For Animals
Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This is very true of
Does Michigan Make the Grade Part 2 – The Importance of Enforcement
Last month we discussed ranking systems and the 2020 Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings.
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