Lawrence Humane Society

Lawrence Humane Society The Lawrence Humane Society provides shelter, love, and care to over 6,500 animals every year!
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01/10/2025

A very sweet foster took adoptable Bea over the past week to help with kennel space during Snowmagedden - don’t let this dog/kid/cat friendly dog spend another night in the shelter! Her adoption fee is only $50 and we’re open every day from noon to 6pm!!

Having trouble staying warm during these cold nights? Our adoptable dogs are ready to help! All adult dogs' (ages 6 mont...
01/10/2025

Having trouble staying warm during these cold nights? Our adoptable dogs are ready to help! All adult dogs' (ages 6 months and older) adoption fees are only $50 and puppies are $150 through Saturday, January 18th! We have so many incredible dogs looking for a loving home to snuggle up in. All animals adopted from Lawrence Humane are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines - what a deal! Best of all...by adopting a new snuggle buddy, you'll be opening up a space for another dog to come in from the cold. Nothing will warm your heart more than that!

We're open every day from noon to 6 pm - come see us and let's get you a new friend to snuggle up with!

Quite a few folks have asked us lately what's happened to the Puppy Pump at the BP station at 31st and Iowa. We're sad t...
01/10/2025

Quite a few folks have asked us lately what's happened to the Puppy Pump at the BP station at 31st and Iowa. We're sad to let you know that as of 2025, the Puppy Pump is no more. We were notified at the beginning of the year that as part of its rebrand, the company that owns that gas station would no longer be hosting the Puppy Pump.

Obviously we're disappointed, but we are so appreciative to every single one of you who filled up out there and supported Lawrence Humane! We've heard from a number of you that you were very intentional about always filling up at the Puppy Pump (many of you even driving across town to do so!) so that your gas money also supported Lawrence Humane. Your commitment to our mission means the world to us! You helped raise almost $5,000 in total, with every dollar going towards the cost of caring for the 6,500+ animals who rely on us every year.

We'd love to have another Puppy Pump in Lawrence and if you have a connection to a company who owns any of the other gas stations in town (or if you yourself are part of a company who owns a gas station in town!), please send us a message! We appreciate all of you and the support you show us and the animals we care for!

In Lawrence, the snow is glistening! It's a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, walking in a beanie wonderland! ❄️ We ...
01/09/2025

In Lawrence, the snow is glistening! It's a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, walking in a beanie wonderland! ❄️ We are sooooo excited to launch the newest collection of Lawrence Humane merch with a huge selection of BEANIES! Which one is your favorite?!

Make sure to snag one online TODAY at lawrencehumane.org/shop! 💗

*PS - in order to offer such a variety of colors/styles, we are having the beanies printed on-demand. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping/pickup at the shelter! You will receive an email when your beanie is ready for pickup or on its way to your mailbox!

01/08/2025

Do your dogs (and maybe you?!) have cabin fever?! Make a snuffle mat for future snow days! 💗

Lawrence Humane presents the second annual Hawks + Hounds, an elevated and exciting KU men’s basketball watch party for ...
01/08/2025

Lawrence Humane presents the second annual Hawks + Hounds, an elevated and exciting KU men’s basketball watch party for 200 Jayhawk fans that also doubles as a fundraiser for the 6,500+ animals that come through our doors every year!

Lawrence Humane supporters will get to watch the Jayhawks take on the Baylor Bears on Saturday, February 1st. This event will take place at Venue 1235 for the away game vs. Baylor! Guests will get to enjoy specialty cocktails, great drinks (alcoholic and non), and delicious game day snacks - all complimentary with your ticket! You can even reserve a VIP table and have designated wait staff AND complimentary bottle service!

Not only will you get to watch the game on multiple TVs and the wall-sized projector screen, but you'll also get to play fun games like Plinko and Pop-a-Shot, and take part in raffles with some really amazing KU-related prizes! And best of all...you can get a professional basketball-themed photo taken with PUPPIES! This event is kid-friendly so wrangle the whole family and join us for a rock chalkin' good time!

Grab your tickets here! https://www.classy.org/event/hawks-hounds/e653653

We are OPEN and ready for you to come find a new friend! We'll be here from noon to 6pm - make 2025 the best year yet by...
01/07/2025

We are OPEN and ready for you to come find a new friend! We'll be here from noon to 6pm - make 2025 the best year yet by saving lives and adopting (or fostering!) a new pal! 💗

Can’t say all of them love the snow, but many do! The priority for us the past few days has been to get the pups out of ...
01/06/2025

Can’t say all of them love the snow, but many do! The priority for us the past few days has been to get the pups out of their kennels to have some fun and get their kennels cleaned up with warm bedding and plenty of enrichment! We have been using all 5 of our dog yards, allowing each dog the chance to run around and romp - it’s been such a joy to see! Staff who have the ability have been picking up other crew members to get to work safely. It’s been a huge team effort - thank you, thank you to all our blizzard animal caretakers!!! 💗😻

For everyone's safety, we are going to be closed to the public today. The few staff members who are able to make it to t...
01/06/2025

For everyone's safety, we are going to be closed to the public today. The few staff members who are able to make it to the shelter will be caring for all the animals today, and we are so grateful to them and those who have provided them with rides!

We can't wait to welcome you all back to the shelter once it's safe to do so and match you up with a new best friend! In the meantime, you can start making plans by going to lawrencehumane.org/adopt and checking out all our available animals. Stay warm and safe, everyone!

We are closed to the public today. A few staff members will be braving the roads to come and care for all the animals to...
01/05/2025

We are closed to the public today. A few staff members will be braving the roads to come and care for all the animals today (can they get a huge round of applause?!) 🙌

And if you’re cuddled up on the couch, why not take a look online at all our animals looking for a loving home? See all available animals by visiting lawrencehumane.org/adopt and we’ll see ya soon!

Friends, the bad weather is heading this way sooner than we anticipated, so we're going to close at 3 pm so that our sta...
01/04/2025

Friends, the bad weather is heading this way sooner than we anticipated, so we're going to close at 3 pm so that our staff have time to get all the animals cared for and get home safe. We're not sure what tomorrow and the next few days will bring, so please keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for all updates. We hope you stay safe and warm!

🍹🍻 Cheers, friends! The 8 puppies who came in the other day have been fully vetted, spayed/neutered, and are officially ...
01/04/2025

🍹🍻 Cheers, friends! The 8 puppies who came in the other day have been fully vetted, spayed/neutered, and are officially available for adoption! 🍸🥃 Named after some of Lawrence's most iconic bars, these 8 pups are 2 month old Great Dane mixes, and they're ready to spend the winter storm snuggled up in your arms!

We're open for adoptions 12-6pm today, so come in and bring home a buddy to ride out the snow with! ❄️

Johnny's Tavern in Lawrence, The Sandbar, Rick's Place, West Coast Saloon, Red Lyon Tavern, Harbour Lights, The Shenago Lounge, R Bar And Patio (formerly JetLag Lounge)

It's time to get serious, sportsball fans. You need to adopt Kiba. He is the utmost BEST pal to watch a game with and wi...
01/03/2025

It's time to get serious, sportsball fans. You need to adopt Kiba. He is the utmost BEST pal to watch a game with and will root for whatever team you love! This sweet potato is loved by absolutely everyone who has met him and we know you will fall head over heels for him too. A super ideal (and easy to care for!) companion to come home and snuggle up on the couch with. Please help us find this deserving dog a forever home!
🐾 Kiba knows several commands including sit, down, and place (go to your cot and stay) and would love to learn more tricks!
🐾 Kiba is kennel trained and potty trained.
🐾 Kiba loves soft bedding and would be preferred to nestle in a soft spot at all times. Bonus points if it's next to you!
🐾 Kiba prefers to be the only pet. (Sadly, he was attacked by a big dog and is afraid of other big dogs now. He lived successfully with a small dog in his previous home, but prefers not to share his food with other dogs, so we do think an only pet home is best!)
🐾 Kiba loves tennis balls and his passion for fetch knows no limits. Seriously. This guy *loves* to ball 🏈🥎🏀
🐾 Kiba previously lived with kids and has made fast friends with new kiddos he's met, especially if they will throw the ball for him!

Interested in learning more about Kiba? Email [email protected] to set up a time to meet this incredible bulldog! 😍

🎆 First day back to work in the New Year and we started it off with a bang! 🎇 This morning we unexpectedly took in 8 pup...
01/03/2025

🎆 First day back to work in the New Year and we started it off with a bang! 🎇

This morning we unexpectedly took in 8 puppies from a family who hadn't been able to afford getting their dog spayed, and she subsequently got pregnant. The family was struggling to afford caring for all of the pups, so they came to Lawrence Humane. Our team spent the morning making sure the pups had thorough exams, vaccines, dewormer, flea/tick treatment, and any and all other medical needs met. And tomorrow they'll be spayed/neutered! Best of all, we spayed the mama dog at no cost to the owners. No more puppies for her! 🎉

Getting all 8 puppies medically ready for adoption plus spaying their 100+ lb mama is going to cost approximately $1,500. This is quite a large expense to start the year! Would you be willing to donate towards the cost of their care?

Thank you for helping us make sure that none of these puppies OR their mom ever have to be in this kind of situation again!

Who can help us out with some short-term foster care?! With the potential for all this winter weather, we would LOVE to ...
01/02/2025

Who can help us out with some short-term foster care?! With the potential for all this winter weather, we would LOVE to get some pups out for the weekend and/or a few weeks! A short-term commitment to a shelter pet is one of the most rewarding things you can do this year! We give you everything you need and it is easy AND free to get started. Our greatest need is for adult dogs. Please open your heart and home this winter! Visit lawrencehumane.org/foster to learn more and we’ll work on finding you a match in the next few days! 💗

Look at all these amazing dogs who are heading into the new year and don't have a home to call their own 🥹 We have chihu...
01/02/2025

Look at all these amazing dogs who are heading into the new year and don't have a home to call their own 🥹 We have chihuahuas, chocolate labs, gorgeous shepherd mixes, small dogs, boxers, and more! Start 2025 by making room in your heart and home for a loveable shelter pet! Our New Year, New Friend adoption special runs through this Saturday and all adult dogs are only $20 and dogs under 6mos are $25!! Every animal from Lawrence Humane is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Come visit us any day of the week from noon to 6pm!

Friends, we are closed till January 2nd to enjoy some time with friends and family for the holiday!  We hope that you ar...
12/31/2024

Friends, we are closed till January 2nd to enjoy some time with friends and family for the holiday! We hope that you are doing the same! We'll be back open for regular business hours on Thursday, January 2nd and will continue our New Year New Friend adoption special ($20 adult dogs; $25 puppies) through January 4th. Happy New Year!

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1805 E 19th Street
Lawrence, KS
66046

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17858436835

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Saving the lives of pets for almost 70 years

In the 1940s, Norma Campschrader had a home, love for animals, and the passion to make a difference. With Ms. Campschrader's commitment and vision, the seeds for the organization that would become the Lawrence Humane Society were planted. The organization had humble beginnings. A small house on Indiana Street, staffed by good Samaritans, served as the first shelter facility. Local police brought lost and homeless animals to the makeshift shelter, where volunteers provided care and found new homes for the animals entering the facility's doors. The idea was simple -- the need great. On March 26, 1951, the organization -- then, the Douglas County Humane Society, Inc. -- was chartered, and four acres of land at the shelter's current location on East 19th Street were purchased. Seven years later, the first shelter building was erected. While much has changed since 1951, the underlying values that sparked Ms. Campschrader's desire to make a difference -- passion and love for animals -- have not. Today, the Lawrence Humane Society operates an 18,000-square-foot facility that provides shelter and care to more than 4,000 animals every year and serves Lawrence, Douglas County, and several surrounding communities.

We are committed to placing 100% of adoptable animals into new homes, and have robust medical and behavior programs aimed at providing the animals who enter our care with the resources they need to be happy, healthy, and, ultimately, find new homes.