Our blog has been active for six months now! So we think it is time to take a breath and look back at some of our most popular posts. #6 with 116 views 5 Com...

Written by Jordynn Hadik Animal Testing is a topic that nobody wants to think about. Unfortunately, the more it is ignored, the more it continues. But, howev...

By Katie Schaefer Having a pet means committing to a living, breathing, animal for the entirety of his or her life, right? In a perfect world, yes. As animal...

Written by Nicole Plegge Metro East Humane Society believes all pet parents should have basic medical care for their furry friends. But sometimes, that care ...

One topic we often discuss with potential adopters is declawing cats. In this post, you'll learn about the declawing process, how it can negatively impact ca...

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By Katie Schaefer Every year, thousands of dogs and cats leave shelters throughout the country with brand new homes, and every year inevitably some of these ...

Written by Jessica McCawley How often have you heard someone saying they don’t like cats because they’re too unpredictable? Have you said this yourself? Many...

Written by Nicole Plegge Controlling and Protecting the Feral Cat Population in Madison County Just because a cat lives in the wild and not in our home doesn...

Written by: MEHS Staff and Stephanie Huskey It is that time of year when we reflect over what we have accomplished. You might track numbers. You might scroll...

By Jordynn Hadik ’Twas the night before Christmas and at MEHS, All the creatures were sleeping, they needed their rest. The stockings were hung in Kitty Cit...

Written by/Infographic by: Stephanie Huskey Some of the benefits and gifts that come with fostering are apparent, but others may not be as well-known. Learn ...

Written by Jaci Rothe It is the most wonderful time of the year! As you shop for gifts for your loved ones for the holidays, you may have a furry, four-legge...

Written by Jessica McCawley It’s the holiday season! Keep these 7 tips in mind when including your pets in your holiday festivities: Watch your plants. Many...

Written by Jessica McCawley With winter on its way and temperatures already starting to drop, it’s time to think about what changes you may need to make to k...

Written by: Jordynn Hadik Many of us have been there – you’re minding your own business and you suddenly see a dog or cat without an owner in sight. Our natu...

Written by Samantha Martin Infographic credit: Samantha Martin Halloween is a fun holiday filled with treats, costumes and celebration, but this combination ...