Dear friends,
One of the most meaningful and rewarding aspects of the work we do at Lawrence Humane is being able to say yes to pet owners who ask for help.
As the Executive Director of Lawrence Humane, I’ve had the privilege of meeting countless people who love their pets with their whole hearts. They share stories with me about how their pets helped them through loss, offered unconditional love, and brought laughter and joy when nothing else could.
These conversations reaffirm something I have long believed: the bond between people and their pets is extraordinary. Pets aren’t just animals – they’re family. And like any family member, we want what’s best for them.
In my experience, most pet owners don’t need to be convinced that spaying and neutering is important. They already want their pets to be healthy. They want to prevent more litters from being born. They want to do the responsible thing. The challenge isn’t a lack of love or commitment – for many people, it’s simply the cost.
The average cost to spay or neuter a dog at a private veterinary clinic is approximately $450, and around $300 for a cat. Large and specialty breeds often cost even more. For families already balancing rent, groceries, utilities, childcare, and countless other expenses, even an important surgery like this can feel financially out of reach. And thanks to your support, that’s where Lawrence Humane is able to help.
Nearly every single day, our veterinary clinic provides spay/neuter surgeries for pets whose families can’t afford private veterinary care. On average, we spay and neuter 10 owned pets – in addition to dozens of shelter pets – every day. We do this because we believe every pet deserves access to basic preventative care and no family should have to choose between caring for their pet and meeting other essential needs. And so we help subsidize the cost of surgery for families experiencing hardship so they can keep their pets healthy, safe, and at home where they belong.
One of the greatest privileges in this line of work is being able to tell a family,
“Yes, we can help.”
Yes, we can make this surgery affordable.
Yes, your pet can receive the care they deserve.
Yes, you don’t have to face this challenge alone.
Every time we’re able to say yes to one more family, it’s because compassionate supporters like you have made it possible by saying yes to us. And now we have an incredible opportunity to say yes to even more families and help even more pets!
To help us celebrate our 75th anniversary, our incredibly generous friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition have offered to match every donation made to help with the cost of a pet’s spay/neuter surgery, between now and August 15, up to $7,500! This means that your donation will be DOUBLED and you will be helping TWICE as many pets in Douglas County get spayed/neutered!
If you share your life with a pet, you already know the peace of mind that comes from knowing they’re healthy and receiving the care they need to thrive.
Now imagine knowing that because of your generosity, another family gets to experience that same peace of mind.
Would you be willing to give a gift that is meaningful to you at this time?
Together, we can reach our $7,500 matching goal and ensure that financial hardship never stands in the way of a family doing what’s best for the pet they love. Your generosity will create healthier pets, stronger families, and a brighter future for animals in Lawrence and Douglas County.
Will you join our friends from Hill’s Pet Nutrition in this opportunity to double the impact of your gift?
As we celebrate 75 years of serving our community, I am especially grateful for supporters like you. Thank you for your compassion, your kindness, and your continued support of Lawrence Humane. You make it possible for us to say yes every single day.
*The second Tuesday of each month, our Adoptions Center opens at 1:00 PM to allow our team time for training and development.
Monday – Sunday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
1805 E. 19th Street
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 843-6835
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