Contraband? That’s how a federal judge in Detroit characterized Debo, a nine-year-old Pit Bull; Smoke a seven-year-old Rottweiler, and Mama, a seventeen-month-old pregnant Pit Bull. This decision from the federal court in Detroit dismissed a civil rights claim for the shooting death … Continued
September 6, 2017: Legislators return to Lansing today after a two-month summer recess. Here’s a review of select, animal-friendly legislation that awaits their action. Please get involved by contacting your Michigan Senator and Representative and voicing your support for these … Continued
NOTE: Although this wasn’t how AFA board member Molly Tamulevich planned to spend a good part of the day and evening earlier this week, it turned out to be time well spent for some animals. Her story is a good example … Continued
Capone’s story is a perfect example of why animal advocacy is so difficult. Capone was an old but content and much-loved dog. He had lived with his guardian since puppyhood. Approaching 17 years old (who knows how many dog years that … Continued
Bill would extend domestic violence protections to pets Posted on March 17, 2017 by Capital News Service But this conception is entirely wrong and this works fine as their sildenafil 100mg tablets branded counterpart can. It has since been approved … Continued
AFA Joins with State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section February 25, 2017: The two organizations sent this joint letter to Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. As Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, she is in a … Continued
By Molly Tamulevich For the past eight years, members of Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan (PMA) have stood outside with picket signs and flyers. They have commissioned sculptures at the Plymouth Ice Festival and set up shop at … Continued
Battery cages: this is how millions of egg-laying hens in Michigan spend their lives. A state law passed in 2009 requires egg producers to phase out battery cages, giving them 10+ years or until the year 2020 to … Continued
A Review of Animal-Related Legislation Michigan legislators returned to the Capitol this month. The fall session will be a short one, due to the November election. This month has seen a flurry of activity on animal-related bills, with committee hearings on legislation … Continued
College’s Animal Law Program to Expand In early July 2016, the Michigan State University College of Law announced its newly created Animal Welfare Clinic and posted an opening for Director of the Clinic. “This clinic will service individual clients with … Continued