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
For questions regarding operations, deliveries, or management of the building, please contact Austin.
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, Lawrence Humane Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
The Board provides oversight and strategic guidance for the organization. Board members help define the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals while ensuring Lawrence Humane remains accountable to the community it serves.
Acting as the organization’s governing body, the Board of Directors votes on major policy and strategic decisions and supports Lawrence Humane’s work through fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. Their leadership helps guide and sustain our lifesaving mission for pets and people in Douglas County.
2026 Board of Directors
Board Chair
Amanda Jay
LadderPoint Consulting
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Board Vice Chair
Lindsey Roesler
Group Fitness Instructor & Community Volunteer
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Board Treasurer
Andrew Hagner
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
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Board Secretary
Megan Richardson
First State Bank & Trust
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Board Members
Audra Fussell, Truity Credit Union
Charlotte Tritch, University of Kansas School of Business
Dale Slusser, Kansas University Endowment Association
Hailey Drescher, Trask Consulting
Kelly Leipold, Retired RN & Community Volunteer
Kirk Putman, Hill’s Pet Nutrition (retired)
Oyin Enoch, Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Sheree Miller Poff, Lawrence Pet Friends
