by igdadmin | Oct 13, 2017 | Shelter News & Developments
By Melissa Taubitz As I prepare to leave the Humane Society of Macomb to begin a new life on the “west coast” of Michigan, I find myself thinking back to how much life has changed for animals at the HSM shelter. I began working at HSM in 2009 as a kennel attendant....
by igdadmin | Oct 5, 2017 | Pet Care & Tips, Uncategorized
With Halloween coming up, it’s a good idea to remind pet owners that although chocolate is a tasty treat for us, it can be dangerous for your dogs. The reason that chocolate is hazardous is because it contains Theobromine, which is a heart stimulant, blood vessel...
by igdadmin | Sep 21, 2017 | Pet Care & Tips
Like people, your pets need their annual check-ups too! Check-ups are a way to recognize and prevent any illnesses your pet might have or might have in the future. In this check-up, you should expect to go over a lot of things. Here are some health aspects your...
by igdadmin | Sep 15, 2017 | Shelter News & Developments
In case you missed it, The Humane Society of Macomb was featured in a news article on MLive on August 30, 2017 at 7 a.m. HSM is teaming up with other shelters to foster and care for many animals being rescued from Hurricane Harvey who have lost their homes. We are...
by igdadmin | Aug 20, 2017 | Pet Care & Tips
Adopting a pet is a big responsibility. Before you bring your pet home, you’ll need to make sure your home is in good shape. Here are some items we recommend getting before bringing home a pet: Door gates—These can be used to keep a pet in a room or to keep a...