‘Frito Feet’
What do you mean, you’ve never smelled your dog’s feet?! Go do it now, we’ll wait… Smells like corn chips, right? (or tortillas, or popcorn, or some other corn-based salty treat). Besides puppy breath,...
View ArticleCelebrating National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
It only makes sense that June is adopt-a-cat month since June is also “kitten season.” This time of the year is when females are giving birth to the most adorable kittens left and right…and CHS has...
View ArticleBeat the Heat!
As the weather gets warmer, and you start to get over-heated, keep in mind so does your pet! When overheated, heatstroke can occur and lead to brain damage or death. A good rule of thumb is, if you’re...
View ArticleLost & Found
Losing your dog or cat can be a very traumatic experience. Microchipping is a good first step to finding your pet in the event that should ever happen. Microchips are relatively inexpensive and can...
View Article2015 Unleash Your Heart Gala
Join us for a spectacular night of great food, dancing, mingling and celebrating Cascades Humane Society! Saturday, October 17, 2015 6pm – 10pm Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W. Michigan Avenue,...
View Article17 Poisonous Plants for Pets
Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of...
View Article10 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
Halloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets? Let’s face it, it can be a downright nightmare. Forgo the stress and dangers this year by following these 10 easy tips....
View Article“Santa Paws” is coming to town!
Get Your Pet’s Portrait Taken With Santa! DATES & TIMES: Friday, Nov. 6 — 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 — 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 — 12 – 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 — 5 – 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 —...
View ArticleWhy Do Cats Purr?
Purring is the most common sound cats make. Yet we know less about it than meowing, chirping, chattering, hissing, and growling. Yes, cats purr when they’re content. When yours is curled up in the sun,...
View ArticleHow to Clean Your Dog’s Teeth
The good news for dogs is they’re not as prone to cavities as human beings are. But despite the old conventional wisdom that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a humans, dogs can still develop problems like...
View ArticleA Vet’s Take On Why Dogs Eat Grass
Decoding grass chewing By Michael Goldberg Q: Why does my dog eat grass? A: Ah… This is the $64,000 question. Grass eating among our canine friends has a number of theories as to origin. I get this...
View ArticleCold Weather Pet Safety
by: AVMA You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health? Here are some...
View Article2016 Casting Call!
Does your pet have what it takes to be a model? The model search for the 2017 Cascades Humane Society calendar has begun! Freeland Photography will be scheduling photo sessions for Friday, February...
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Second Chances Through Adversity
There are times when pets come to CHS through no fault of their own or their owners. That is what happened to Ginger. She and her canine brother had been very loved and well taken care of until,...
View ArticleCHS to the rescue!
In December of 2015, Detroit Animal Control (the government run shelter tasked primarily with getting stray dogs off the streets of Detroit) hired a new Director, Melissa Miller. The past Director had...
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Overlooked for 330 days…
Pitbull. Black. High energy. Just one of these is enough for potential adopters to pass by a dog’s cage. Boomer was all three. Adopters saw a pit bull, a breed that is unjustly feared. They saw a black...
View ArticlePaws & Claws: American 1 Credit Union raises $4,000 for Cascades Humane Society
By Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com JACKSON, MI — American 1 Credit Union raised $4,000 for the Cascades Humane Society through its Saturday, Feb. 13 Paws & Claws Expo event. In addition to the...
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2017 Calendar Contest Winner
The winner is Stella Ratcliff! Congratulations! Thank you to all the participants! Every penny raised goes to help care for the animals at Cascades Humane Society! Here’s your 2017 calendar lineup:...
View ArticleSome things are worth waiting for!
A shy, frightened black and rust Brindle Terrier/Pit Mix came to CHS as a stray from Jackson County Animal Shelter in June of 2014. She was named Angelina for her pretty markings which seemed to fit...
View ArticleTrue Love!
Echo came to CHS on March 3, 2016 and quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite due to her sweet nature. She showed how gentle and kind she was and how much she loves to play, especially in the...
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