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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Animal Stories of 2023: Reggie
In 2023, Lawrence Humane hosted 14 low-cost pet vaccine/microchip clinics. We served 657 animals from 381 households. One of those animals was Reggie. Lawrence Humane hosts these low-cost vaccine clinics […]
6 ways to support Lawrence Humane this holiday season
With the holiday season among us, many folks are filled with the spirit of giving and looking for ways to give back to their community. We’ve compiled a list of […]
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 […]
Lawrence Humane Staff Provide Support to North Lawrence Camp
Over the last several months, Lawrence Humane staff – including Social Worker, Maddie Lockett; Animal Services Manager, Tia Ezell; Clinic Manager, Megan Herman; and Executive Director, Shannon Wells – have […]
