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Michigan Humane Society
E-News Volume I, Issue 4 The Michigan Humane Society will be hosting several major events in the next few weeks. Please consider forwarding this e-news update to others you know who might be interested, and encourage them to register online at http://www.michiganhumane.org/ (under "Join Us") to receive regular e-news updates! 1. Committee to Restore the Dove Shooting Ban 2. Animal Welfare Rally at the State Capitol 3. Animal Welfare Conference 4. Mutt March - Orion Oaks 5. Blessing of the Animals |
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MHS Joins 'The Committee to Restore the Dove Shooting Ban'
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After 99 years of protection in Michigan, mourning doves were placed on our
State Game List as House Bill 5029 was signed into law this past June. In
response, The Committee to Restore the Dove Shooting Ban
was created and immediately began the task of gathering the 158,000
signatures needed to put a referendum on the General Election Ballot in
November 2006. If passed, this would repeal our state's new dove hunting
law. The Committee has until April 1, 2005 to gather the required signatures
and plans to collect many thousand more to ensure qualification for a place
on the ballot. The Michigan Humane Society Board of Directors voted unanimously to become a Charter Member Organization on The Committee to help lead the statewide voter referendum petition drive. In addition, the MHS will soon offer the opportunity to sign the petition at our locations in Detroit, Rochester Hills and Westland as well as our administrative office in Southfield. How you can help now: To sign or circulate petitions to put this repeal on the 2006 ballot, contact The Committee to Restore the Dove Shooting Ban at (517) 321-DOVE. Donations o help restore the dove hunting ban can also be made directly through the Committee office. (Please note: The Michigan Humane Society is not able to accept Committee support donations directly.) For more information, visit http://www.stopshootingdoves.org/. Michigan Humane Society volunteers will also be needed to circulate petitions. If you are interested, please call 1-866-MHUMANE. Additional details will be provided in future e-news updates. |
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Animal Welfare Rally |
| On Tuesday, September 28, in partnership with several other animal organizations from across the state, the Michigan Humane Society will host a first-ever Animal Welfare Rally on the steps of the State Capitol Building in Lansing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This historic event will allow humane organizations, rescue groups, animal control officers, members of the veterinary community and others concerned about animal welfare the opportunity to gather and celebrate our many years of service to the animals of our state. The rally is also an exciting opportunity to look toward the future of animal welfare in Michigan. |
Additional activities will include tours of the Capitol Building and chances to meet with your legislators, both before and after the rally. There is no cost to participate and everyone will receive a free T-shirt to wear at the event. As a supporter of animal welfare, we invite you and others you know who might be interested to join in this not-to-be-missed event. Free group transportation will be available from the Michigan Humane Society administrative office in Southfield and other locations throughout Michigan. For more information or to reserve your seat on the bus, call 1-866-MHUMANE, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our thanks to the following partner organizations: Animal Shelter of Crawford County, Capital Area Humane Society, Humane Society of Kent County, Humane Society of Saginaw County, Humane Society of Tuscola County, Kalamazoo Humane Society, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and the State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section. |
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Animal Welfare Conference |
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On Friday,
October 15, the Michigan Humane Society will present its first-ever
Animal Welfare Conference for animal welfare professionals. To be held at
the Sheraton Detroit-Novi hotel, this information-packed event will feature
experts from the veterinary, humane education, volunteer management,
disaster planning and shelter pet behavior areas. A highlight of the
conference will be keynote speaker Richard Avanzino, president of Maddie's
Fund, the California based animal welfare funding foundation. Mr. Avanzino
will speak on the exciting opportunity of furthering the animal welfare
movement in Michigan. Don't miss Michigan's largest one-day conference for animal welfare professionals, as well as others interested in animal welfare. Seating is limited and the deadline to register is September 30. The registration fee is $35. Along with presenting sponsor the Grizzard Communications Group, additional sponsors include VCA Animal Hospitals and National City Insurance. |
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Fall Mutt March |
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Gather your family, friends and canine companions and join the Michigan
Humane Society for a march, stroll or jog around scenic Orion Oaks County
Park on Saturday, October 2. All marchers turning in $100
or more the day of the walk will receive an official Mutt March T-shirt, and
all canine participants will receive a matching bandana. “Top Dog” and
“Leader of the Pack” awards will be given for the top individual and team
fundraisers, respectively. |
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Want to have a howling good time? Be sure to dress your pet for the
Halloween Pet Costume
Contest for a chance to win great prizes (and don’t
forget your camera)!
Collecting donations for the Mutt March just got easier using our new online fundraising option! Individual walkers or teams can now create their own web page and encourage friends, family and co-workers to support their efforts by donating online! Fundraisers contact possible donors by email and include the necessary links. The site will even track progress toward a fundraising goal. It’s easy! We’ve already done most of the set up for you, so click here for details! The Mutt March is sponsored by General Motors, Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Pet Supplies “Plus”, Channel 955 and 100.3 WNIC. To register by phone, call 1-866-MHUMANE. We hope to see you there! |
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Blessing of the Animals
St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church 2215 Opdyke Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (248) 644-5460 On Saturday, October 2 at 11 a.m., you and your pet are invited to take part in a special Blessing of the Animals service hosted by St. Hugo of the Hills church. The blessing will be held on the terrace at the main church, near the St. Francis of Assisi statue. St. Francis, whose feast day is October 4, is the patron saint of animals. The church is located between Woodward Ave. and Hickory Grove. For more information, call St. Hugo of the Hills at (248) 644-5460 |