Meet one of our newest #board members, Melissa Miller, director of St. Clair County #Animal Control. Melissa's experience brings a wealth of knowledge to the #MPA board. To learn more about the MPA #BOD, visit bit.ly/3LsvDhi #BoardOfDirectors #LeadershipMatters #Shelters

#Michigan required to create, enforce humane #animal experimentation rules, Nessel said #beaglefreedom #stopanimalcruelty #animalexperimentation #behumane detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…

Join Michigan Pet Alliance! As an #MPA member, you gain the opportunity to be a united front for animal welfare in #Michigan. Your membership will also connect you to professionals within our state's animal welfare community, giving you a voice for change #AnimalWelfare #OneVoice

Spoil your #dog with a Sniffy Walk! Learn how from our quick, fun and FREE #video at bit.ly/3s07M0F #SniffyWalk #MPA #Michigan #enrichment #AdoptDontShop #dogwalk

May is Responsible #Animal Guardian Month, a great time to brush up on #pet care tips. An annual wellness exam with your vet can catch issues early. Together, we can give #Michigan #pets the highest quality of life possible. Join us today! #ResponsibleAnimalGuardianMonth #PetCare

Did you know that #Michigan doesn't have a law protecting #pets from being left in extreme weather conditions? MPA is trying to change that with strong support for HB 4784. You can help too. Contact your House Rep and ask them for support. Find your rep: bit.ly/3OJSpmU

It's National Rescue Dog Day, May 20, bringing awareness to the countless number of fabulous #dogs in #shelters and #rescues around the world who deserve a second chance at life. Celebrate by reaching out to a local #shelter to become a #volunteer. #RescueDogs #ShelterDogs

Each month, we spotlight a #Michigan Pet Alliance member making a difference for #animals in our #community. The spotlight is on Joe Sowerby! Check it out: bit.ly/3MzLDy3 #memberspotlight #OneVoice #animaladvocate #MPA #dogs #cats

Michigan #voters overwhelmingly want Teddy's Law! House Bills 4881 and 4882 will require research facilities in #Michigan to offer #dogs and #cats no longer being used for research to #shelters for #adoption instead of killing them. #MPA strongly supports #TeddysLaw. Join us!

We hope you and your #pets have a safe and fun #MemorialDay! Remember to keep your pets safe and secure this weekend. Need a refresher? Check out our Memorial Day pet safety tips. #MemorialDay2022 #petsafety michiganpet.org/advocacy/news/

Save the Date: June 11! Dog Days of Summer, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in #RochesterHills. Find our tent & chat w/ us about why you should become an #MPA member. Event includes pet #adoptions, food trucks, live music, face painting, free #giveaways, #dog games, shopping

2022 #awards program launches today! #Michigan animal shelters, rescues and other #nonprofits have an opportunity to earn #funding, recognition or, perhaps, honor a deserving #volunteer at their organization. Deadline to apply: 6/30/22. #MPA More info: michiganpet.org/about/mpa-awar…

Community #outreach award will honor a #Michigan #nonprofit that has launched, revised, expanded or improved existing programs to better serve or reach underprivileged #communities as a result of the COVID-19 #pandemic. Earn $3,000 and a #recognition plaque.

Starting October 17, 2022: Register now for our Compassion Fatigue Strategies online course. It fills up quickly because it’s needed by so many! 15 credits of veterinarian CE in Florida and for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator CE. Learn more: sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/cont…

Whether they’re two-legged or four-legged, near or far, old or new, furry, fuzzy or not, best friends help carry us through life. This June 8, National Best #Friends Day, it’s time to tell them how much we appreciate their companionship and love #bestfriendsday #pets #bestfriends

World Pet Memorial Day was created as a special day to memorialize beloved #pets who have passed away. It is observed every year on the second Tuesday in June, and it is a great time to celebrate the lives of our pets, who give us so much and ask for so little. #petmemorialday

Celebrating progress! #Michigan's 2020 Live Release Report shows animal shelter intake in 2007 was 223,629 animals and in 2020 it was 118,406. Over this 14-year period, intake was almost cut in half (Note that 2020 numbers were affected by pandemic) #animalshelters #animalwelfare

Happy Father's Day! Whether your kids have two legs or four, we hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for being a loving pet parent. #HappyFathersDay #PetParents

Our voice is growing. Please welcome KarmaKat Cafè and 12 individuals as our newest members to #Michigan Pet Alliance! To see a list of all #MPA members, visit michiganpet.org/membership/mem…

#Michigan Pet Alliance (MPA) proudly announces that Cheryl Phillips, Northville, Mich, is the recipient of the Best Friend to #Cats Award. #MPA invites all Michigan pet lovers to join the #nonprofit association at michiganpet.org to lend their voice Northville Patch #TNR