Lawrence Humane Society

Lawrence Humane Society The Lawrence Humane Society provides shelter, love, and care to over 7,000 animals every year!
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Our LAST session of Pet Photos with Santa is Thursday, Dec. 4th (that's TOMORROW!) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lawrence Hum...
12/04/2025

Our LAST session of Pet Photos with Santa is Thursday, Dec. 4th (that's TOMORROW!) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lawrence Humane. This year’s theme is Hometown Christmas: Santa's Fan Cave! ❤️💙 We will be offering a more traditional backdrop as well! 🎄

Photos are $40 for the initial photo and $10 for each additional configuration. For example - if you wanted a photo with the whole family and one with just the dog, that would be $50. We do take several photos in each pose to ensure everyone is looking their best! And all proceeds support the 7,000+ animals we care for every year!

A digital gallery will be sent to you via email within 1-2 weeks of the session. First-come, first-serve, and no appointments or sign-ups necessary. We accept cash, card, or Venmo.

We can’t wait to see your festive pets all dressed up to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! 🤶

12/03/2025

☎️ Ring ring! Holiday puppy yoga THIS Saturday with Mrs. Claus!! 6 ADORABLE (and adoptable😉) puppies, festive music, and some downward dogs?! Talk about a great holiday weekend plan! Grab your pals and snag a ticket before they’re gone! 🎄😍 https://www.classy.org/event/december-2025-puppy-yoga/e749803

It's time for the most jolly Lawrence Humane yoga event of the year! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6th, for holiday puppy yo...
12/02/2025

It's time for the most jolly Lawrence Humane yoga event of the year! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6th, for holiday puppy yoga with our pals at Genesis Health Clubs and Mrs. Claus! ☃🎄

Sign up for either the 9am class or the 10 am class and enjoy a few downward dogs with some very festive puppies! Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go towards the animals in our care. Kiddos are welcome, but do need a ticket. Please feel free to dress in your most festive outfits! This event sells out every year, so get your tickets now by visiting classy.org/event/december-2025-puppy-yoga/e749803

"Hello there!! My name is Hamburger Mary. Cute name, right?! I have no idea why but all my siblings have been adopted an...
12/01/2025

"Hello there!! My name is Hamburger Mary. Cute name, right?! I have no idea why but all my siblings have been adopted and despite all these darling photos of me on the internet, I’ve been waiting for a home since OCTOBER and I'm ready to find my forever family!! I get along great with other dogs, cats, and kids! I looovvveeee to cuddle and I’ve made excellent progress on potty training in my foster home. I can’t wait to meet my new family - is it you?!”

To learn more about HM, email [email protected], we can’t wait to find this sweet lil lady a loving family to call her own!

Come see us today and take advantage of our $50 adoption special on all adult dogs! So many wonderful and loving dogs lo...
11/30/2025

Come see us today and take advantage of our $50 adoption special on all adult dogs! So many wonderful and loving dogs looking for a home to call their own. We'll be here until 6pm and look forward to seeing you! And if you can't make it this afternoon, make sure to check out all our available animals by visiting lawrencehumane.org/adopt!💖

We know you have lots of shopping to accomplish in the next few weeks! Why not shop local with us and pick out some amaz...
11/29/2025

We know you have lots of shopping to accomplish in the next few weeks! Why not shop local with us and pick out some amazing gifts for the animal lovers in your life?! We even launched a brand new called Tiny Tails Collection - just for kids! And everything is so darn cute!!

All the proceeds support your favorite local animal shelter! Get started and check out all our available item at https://lawrencehumane.org/shop/

The second session of our Pet Photos with Santa is Sunday, Nov. 30th (that's TOMORROW!) from 11 am to 4 pm at Lawrence H...
11/29/2025

The second session of our Pet Photos with Santa is Sunday, Nov. 30th (that's TOMORROW!) from 11 am to 4 pm at Lawrence Humane. This year’s theme is Hometown Christmas: Santa's Fan Cave! ❤️💙 We will be offering a more traditional backdrop as well! 🎄

Here are our session dates and times:
Sunday, November 30, 11am - 4pm
Thursday, December 4, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Photos are $40 for the initial photo and $10 for each additional configuration. For example - if you wanted a photo with the whole family and one with just the dog, that would be $50. We do take several photos in each pose to ensure everyone is looking their best. All proceeds support the 7,000+ animals we care for every year!

A digital gallery will be sent to you via email within 1-2 weeks of the session. First-come, first-serve, and no appointments or sign-ups necessary. We accept cash, card, or Venmo.

We can’t wait to see your festive pets all dressed up to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! 🤶🎅

What better way to celebrate this holiday weekend than an adoption special?! Starting today and through end-of-day Sunda...
11/28/2025

What better way to celebrate this holiday weekend than an adoption special?! Starting today and through end-of-day Sunday, ALL dogs' adoption fees are only $50! That's right - all breeds, sizes, and ages, just $50. And best of all, every single animal is already spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped!

Check out some of our available pups who went on Mass St Mutts adventures lately! Whether they snuggled up on a couch, took a leisurely stroll down Mass St, or went on a winter hike, they're all ready to leave the shelter and go home with YOU! And you can check out all of our adoptable animals at https://lawrencehumane.org/adopt/ We're open for adoptions 12-6pm every day, so come see us and let us match you up with your new best friend!

Happy Thanksgiving from your local animal shelter! Although we are closed, we still have staff and volunteers come in to...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from your local animal shelter! Although we are closed, we still have staff and volunteers come in to make sure the shelter is still running in tip-top shape!

Can we give these wonderful humans some love for spending part of their day to love and care for the shelter pets of Lawrence Humane?! 💖 We are so thankful for this animal-loving community!!!

Today is the last day of our "Fall in Love" adoption special, where all adult dogs (6 months or older) have just $50 ado...
11/26/2025

Today is the last day of our "Fall in Love" adoption special, where all adult dogs (6 months or older) have just $50 adoption fees! We are open for adoptions from noon to 6pm every day this week except on Thanksgiving Day, when we will be closed to the public. All our animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Check out all our available animals by visiting lawrencehumane.org/adopt or come on in and see us - we look forward to finding you a great match! ✨

Address

1805 E 19th Street
Lawrence, KS
66046

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 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.