Best Friends Animal Transports

Once a month, the Lawrence Humane Society participates in animal transports. We serve as a waystation for Best Friends Animal Society , giving animals a safe place to land for […]

Clear the Shelter 2023

Every summer, animal shelters across the nation participate in a “Clear the Shelter” adoption special. This will have been our 9th year in a row (yes – even during COVID!) […]

Shannon Wells voted Community Leader in Lawrence

While the Lawrence Humane Society placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in a number of meaningful categories, we’re especially excited about our executive director, Shannon Wells, winning 1st place for Community Leader!   […]

2023 Paw Valley Challenge

The 2023 Paw Valley Challenge was the 4th year of walking, running, and biking the entire month of May and the 2nd year we’ve celebrated with a super awesome party […]

Clear the Shelter 2022

Every summer, animal shelters across the nation participate in a “Clear the Shelter” adoption special. Since 2015, Lawrence Humane has participated in this event. While we don’t always completely “clear” […]

Meet our new social worker!

Meet Maddie Lockett – Lawrence Humane’s Social Worker! Maddie lives in Lawrence with her wonderful partner of eight years, and they have one fur baby named Kelly. Outside of work, […]

Clear the Shelter 2021

The sun was shining as Lawrence Humane staff arrived early in the morning to the animal shelter on Saturday, September 18th. With high hopes, we prepared to find homes for […]

Meet our new board chair!

Meet John Hanley – Lawrence Humane’s new board chair! John lives in Lawrence with his wife of 17 years, Amy Hanley, who serves as a district court judge for Douglas […]