adoption

In the last couple of years, the nation’s shelters and rescues have seen a decline in the number of dog adoptions. Our Washtenaw County community is no different. 2024 was a 10-year low in dog adoptions at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. President Tanya Hilgendorf joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the problems with dog adoptions and what is being done locally.

November is National Adoption Month, and there are so many children that need families and homes. It is about human connection that provides support and a sense of belonging. Hands Across The Water is an adoption and foster care agency that has been in Ann Arbor for 25 years now. WEMU's David Fair talked about the importance of adoption and fostering kids with executive director Katie Page Sander.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley has joined a nationwide movement to empty their shelters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Adult dogs are free to adopt until May 18th. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

It can be a daunting task to become a foster parent or to adopt a child. Children in foster care face so many challenges, and finding adoptive homes becomes more difficult the older they get. Ann Arbor-based Hands Across the Water helps navigate those turbulent times. Its services continue to expand to better help all involved get through the process in healthy and happy ways. Executive director Katie Page Sander joined WEMU's David Fair to share her stories.

As the Humane Society of Huron Valley works to increase its available space, it is offering some pet adoptions for free. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

Many animal shelters across Michigan are at or near capacity. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has the details.

A serious decrease in dog adoptions in Washtenaw County is starting to take a toll on space needs in the Humane Society of Huron Valley. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

Inflation and veterinary backlogs are forcing shelters to accommodate more animals. Now, local shelters are reaching their capacity. WEMU's Michael Keegan reports.

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear a challenge that could upend a law that allows birth parents to anonymously drop off newborns at a hospital, shelter, fire department, or other safe space. We have more from Rick Pluta.