Kelley Hunt to perform in April!
Kelley Hunt is back to headline a benefit concert for the Lawrence Humane Society on Friday night, April 9, 2010, at the Lawrence Holiday Inn Holidome. Also, we'll again host an art sale featuring works by local artists. Join us for a fun night of entertainment! Details
Join in the fun during this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade Fund raiser
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is holding its annual fund-raising campaign. This is exciting for us, because the Lawrence Humane Society is one of five recipients selected for 2010.
In 23 years the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has raised more than a half million dollars for charities that serve young people in our area. A local not-for-profit organization, its goal is to make a difference through community spirit, giving back, and by turning a one-day holiday into an opportunity to celebrate the community all year.
Visit the committee's Web site to find out about this year's campaign, which includes the charity benefit auction and Shamrock Shuffle 5K run. New events this year include a Texas Hold ’em tournament, bowling tournament, and more. You can help by attending one or more of these activities.
Please be a responsible pet owner this winter
We’re all responsible for making certain that the animals in our care have what they need to get through the cold of winter.
Many animals are no longer suited by nature to live outdoors. Having been bred and domesticated over hundreds of years, they do not grow coats adequate for continuous outdoor living.
Dogs and cats face the same dangers from cold weather as we do, so please remember: if the air temperature is below freezing, pets should be brought indoors. Read more about caring for animals this winter and pass this information along to others, both children and adults.
Special Donation Programs Provide Many Opportunities to Make a Difference in the Life of a Homeless Animal
We continue to need BLANKETS, SHEETS, & TOWELS to provide the animals comfortable beds and help reduce their stress. They don't have to be new or in perfect condition. Remember, you may also drop off blankets at the red drop box in the Petco parking lot, 3115 Iowa. For more information, including a special poster to help you start your own blanket drive, please read about our Blankets for Beds program.
"Ease the Pain" Fund
The shelter spends $6,000 every month for medications, treatments, vaccinations, and other health care supplies that are critical to saving the homeless, neglected and forgotten animals that find their way to us.
Due to the surging cost of these items over the past two years, a special fund was formed this fall to help us "ease the pain" of these animals by helping to acquire these desperately needed medical supplies. For example, did you know our cost to vaccinate one dog has increased in one year from $1.65 to $3.95? Learn more
For other giving opportunities please see our list of donation programs. We also detail critical supplies and other items of need on our updated Wish List.
If you can help, your donation of these items is very much appreciated. Thank you!
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Shelter Challenge: Vote for Us!
The Animal Rescue Site is hosting another voting challenge for eligible shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $10,000 award, and a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations are available in the contest. With support of all our friends, we had the most votes of anyone in Kansas and won a $1000 prize last December.
Voting is free and easy: just visit the Animal Rescue Site every day from now until April 18, 2010, and with a couple clicks you’re helping us get closer to the grand prize. We hope that you’ll vote for us and help spread the message!
GiveBack Cards continue in 2010: Let's keep it going!
In 2009 your GiveBack cards generated $12,000 for the animal shelter! And it helped GiveBack to local businesses, too. It's easy: Just present the card when you shop or dine at participating GiveBack stores and restaurants. Let's keep it going in 2010 so your card will continue giving back to the animals! Pick up your Lawrence Give Back Card today!
New Hours
We changed our Sunday hours to 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., so now we'll be open an hour earlier for your convenience.
Our other business hours will stay the same.
The Lawrence Humane Society acts as advocates for animals.
We believe in the value of humane attitudes toward all living creatures.
We shelter stray, orphaned, and unwanted animals in our community. (Read more)