Shannon Wells
Executive Director
Shannon Wells has served as Executive Director of Lawrence Humane Society since January 2020, bringing operational expertise, and a deep commitment to animal welfare and community service. Previously, she held prominent leadership roles at the Kansas City Pet Project in Kansas City, Missouri, including Director of Operations and Animal Behavior & Project Manager, where she played a pivotal role in advancing organizational performance, animal care standards, and strategic initiatives.
ADMINISTRATION & operations
customer care & adoptions
If you have any questions about an animal listed on our website or would like to provide an update about a recent adopted animal, please email the adoptions team!
development & marketing
If you have questions about donations, events, grants, or news – please contact the development team!
Volunteer & foster services
Pet resource center
For questions regarding strays, public spay/neuter, lost animals, or surrendering a pet – please contact the Pet Resource Center team.
care & enrichment
Our Care & Enrichment team ensures all the animals in our care are happy, comfortable, and healthy!
Animal services
Our animal service team responds to calls in unincorporated Douglas County (outside of Lawrence city limits)
Crisis pet retention
The Crisis Pet Retention Program (CPR) provides resources to pet owners experiencing crises relating to poverty, houselessness, job loss, or other systemic issues and inequities. For questions or inquiries about the CPR program, contact our CPR program team!
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Lawrence Humane Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors determines and defines the organization’s mission, and identifies its purpose and goals. The Lawrence Humane Society Board of Directors acts as the overall governing body, voting on major policy issues and playing a role in fundraising and community outreach.
2026 Board of Directors
Board Chair
Amanda Jay, LadderPoint Consulting
Vice Chair
Charlotte Tritch, University of Kansas School of Business
Treasurer
Andrew Hagner, Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Secretary
Lindsay Roesler, Community Volunteer
Members
Anne Johnson, Aspen Leadership Group
Dale Slusser, Kansas University Endowment Association (retired)
Hailey Drescher, Trask Consulting
Jackie Harmon, Zoetis
Kirk Putman, Hill’s Pet Nutrition (retired)
Megan Richardson, First State Bank & Trust
Oyin Enoch, Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Sheree Miller Poff, Lawrence Pet Friends
