Best Animal Stories of 2023: Millie
Millie, or Momma Millie, as we like to call her, arrived at Lawrence Humane in March as a stray with no known family or home. Thin and scared, Millie didn’t want anyone to touch her for the first two weeks she was at the shelter. Every day, staff fed Millie, kept her kennel clean, and […]
Best Animal Stories of 2023: George
George, a blind, deaf, elderly Shih Tzu, was brought to Lawrence Humane under the worst circumstances imaginable. His owner had passed away in their home and no one knew for a long, long time. George and the other dog in the home were left to survive on their own without food or water. Unfortunately, the […]
Best Animal Stories of 2023: Humphrey
As the only animal shelter in Douglas County, Lawrence Humane provides care to all stray animals found inside county lines. In 2022, we cared for nearly 1,000 stray cats alone. Most are relatively healthy and some need a little extra care and attention, but every once in a while, we see a cat in exceedingly rough […]
