The distressingly bad and wealthy Michigan InHumane has been trying for years to get legislation changed to reduce and eliminate mandatory holding periods for lost pets in shelters. (And when MHS hasn’t gotten its way, it just blatantly ignores the law.) Its current proposed bill is terrible.
Unfortunately, the state department of agriculture recently caved on the issue and announced it will no longer enforce the law regarding mandatory holding periods in shelters.
Meanwhile, Michigan rescue groups continue to import shelter pets from the south, citing “no pressing need” to help locally.
If you are a Michigan resident, please take action to protect lost pets from being abandoned or killed by your local shelter before their owners have a chance to find them.
(Thanks Clarice.)