Michigan Humane

Veterinary services: during fiscal year ending 09/30/23, Michigan Humane Society's veterinary services teams performed 8,187 spay and neuter surgeries to combat animal overpopulation. They also administered 43,222 vaccinations, which included low-cost shot clinics. 6,307 microchips were implanted so that owners would be able to retrieve lost pets. They were also able to provide veterinary services to animals whose owners would not otherwise be able to afford similar treatment at for-profit animal clinics. The veterinary staff works closely with the cruelty investigation and rescue department when medical treatment or expert testimony is required to support prosecutions.

Cruelty investigation and rescue: during fiscal year ending 09/30/23, the cruelty investigation and rescue department responded to 3,076 animal cruelty complaints. These complaints varied from animals that had not been provided food, water, or shelter to animals that had been maliciously maimed, killed, or forced to participate in illegal, exploitative activities like dog fighting. Mhs's cruelty investigators were also involved in cases brought to mhs by law enforcement agencies seeking assistance in successfully prosecuting animal cruelty cases. The department rescued 1,461 animals.

Sheltering and adoption: during fiscal year ending 09/30/23, mhs sheltered and provided Humane treatment for 8,415 animals. Of those animals, 192 were transferred from other organizations, some of these brought in directly by our transport team. 5,353 animals were adopted and an additional 1,166 were provided a second chance by either being returned to their owners, transferred to another organization, or returned to the field. Included within the adopted animals was 33 adoptions of farm animals at abraham ranch's farm animal rescue and rehabilitation facility.

During fiscal year ending 09/30/23, mhs provided numerous support programs designed to strengthen the bond between families and their pets. Our call center took a total of 131,300 calls from the public. Mhs was also fortunate to have 1,627 active volunteers assisting with daily operations, animal care and enrichment programs, special events, and administration. These dedicated individuals contributed 90,344 hours toward meeting the needs of animals in the metro detroit community. Mhs administers a free pet food bank that provided over 1,630,000 pounds of food to the community's pets. Staff and volunteers provided numerous educational tours of our facilities and visits to schools, reaching 724 students. The foster program had 519 foster families to care for 1,933 animals as of the end of fiscal year 2023.