Livingston County Humane Society

11/29/2025

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at LCHS! 🦃🍁
As we head into the holiday, we wanted to share our adjusted hours, but don’t worry — our furry friends will still be receiving love and care every single day.

Even on the days we’re closed to the public, our staff will be on-site caring for the animals. ❤️
If you’d like to drop off donations during those times, you are welcome to:
✨ Leave items at our front door, or
✨ Drop them inside the lobby if staff is present

Please note: We will not be doing adoptions on the days we are closed.

We are incredibly grateful for our community’s generosity, support, and kindness — you help us keep every animal safe, warm, and well-cared for. 🐾🧡

Thank you for understanding and allowing our staff a little extra, much-needed time with their friends and family this holiday.
If you need to reach us, you can email us anytime at [email protected] and we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible!

We hope you and your loved ones have a safe, happy, and cozy Thanksgiving!

— Livingston County Humane Society 🐶🐱🧡

11/29/2025

Meet Johnny — the soft-hearted boy in black. 🖤🎸 (Okay, he’s not actually wearing black… but the soul? Oh, he’s got that Johnny Cash energy.)

Johnny came to us the way all great country ballads begin —
a little lonely, a little scared, and carrying a story heavier than a kitten his size should.

Left in a crate with his siblings, unsure of the world, he arrived quiet and trembling…
but with a spark we couldn’t ignore.
Just like the real Johnny Cash, he’s got that gentle, soulful vibe —
the kind of boy who watches the world from the sidelines before stepping into the spotlight.

But make no mistake:
✨ This boy has the heart of a legend.
Each day, he gets a little braver.
A little closer.
A little more willing to trust the people trying to show him love.

He’s shy now, but he’s humming the first notes of a brand-new tune —
one we hope ends with a forever family.
Johnny needs someone patient, kind, and understanding…
someone who can help him turn his sad beginning into a chart-topping happily-ever-after.

Give him time, and he’ll repay you with a loyalty that would make the Man in Black proud.

🖤 Adoption Fee: $75
Johnny is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on Rabies & Feline Distemper vaccines.

If you’ve got room in your heart for a quiet little crooner who’s still finding his voice…
Johnny’s waiting to write his next chapter with you.
🎶✨

11/28/2025

Meet Rotini — our curly little noodle with a whole lot of love to give! 💛🍝

Rotini is one of our Pasta Party cats, and just like her pasta namesake, this girl has layers — layers of sweetness, snuggles, and heart-melting affection. She loves being close to her people, curling up on soft blankets, and burrowing under anything warm and cozy. If you’re looking for a Velcro kitty… Rotini is your girl. 🥰✨
Rotini is also FeLV+ (Feline Leukemia Virus, recessive) — and we want to take a moment to help everyone understand what that actually means.

🍅 What is FeLV?
FeLV is a virus that affects a cat’s immune system. It does not make them dangerous, and it does not mean they can’t live full, happy, love-filled lives. It simply means they need:
• Indoor-only homes (to keep them safe)
• Regular vet checkups
• A low-stress life filled with love

🍝 Can FeLV+ cats live with other cats?
Yes — in many cases.
FeLV+ cats can safely live with other FeLV+ cats, and many rescues place them together for companionship. Some homes choose to adopt FeLV+ cats as single pets, which is also perfectly fine!
FeLV is not airborne. It requires close, prolonged contact to spread — things like sharing saliva frequently or deep mutual grooming. Many FeLV+ cats live for years without passing it to others when managed appropriately.

💛 What Rotini Needs
Rotini doesn’t need pity — she needs love.
She needs someone who won’t overlook her because of four little letters.
She needs someone who sees her:
• Her soft purrs
• Her love of blankets
• Her head-boops
• Her sweet, gentle heart

She may have FeLV, but she also has so much life left to live — and so much affection to give. FeLV+ cats are often the most overlooked… yet the most grateful for love.
Rotini deserves a family who will cherish her for exactly who she is.
Could that be you? 🏡🍝

11/27/2025

🧡🐾 A Thanksgiving Message… From Us, the Shelter Animals 🐾🧡

Today, as you gather with loved ones and fill your homes with warmth, we wanted to say something from our hearts…

Thank you.

Thank you to the people who see us — really see us — even when the world has overlooked us.
Thank you to the hands that feed us, the voices that comfort us, and the hearts that refuse to give up on us.
Because of you, we had our own Thanksgiving meal today. Our bowls were full, our tails wagged, and for a moment, we felt like we were part of something bigger… part of a family.
Some of us came here scared.
Some came hungry.
Some came broken in ways we didn’t know how to explain.
But every day, you show us we matter. You show us patience, compassion, and love — the kind of love we’ve been waiting our whole lives to feel.

We’re thankful for:
🧡 The adopters who choose animals like us.
🧡 The fosters who open their homes and hearts.
🧡 The volunteers who sit with us when we’re lonely.
🧡 The staff who fight for us, care for us, and believe in us.
🧡 The supporters who donate, share our pictures, and cheer us on from afar.

Because of you, we aren’t just waiting.
We’re hoping.
We’re healing.
We’re dreaming of the day we finally get to go home — and we know that day is coming, because people like you exist.

So from all of us — the shy ones, the silly ones, the seniors, the bonded pairs, the kittens, the puppies, and the ones still learning to trust —

Thank you for loving us before we are even yours.

Happy Thanksgiving from LCHS. Today, our hearts are as full as our bellies. 🍂🦃🐾🧡

11/27/2025

Today our shelter pets are celebrating Thanksgiving with full bellies, happy hearts, and lots of love. ❤️

Our pups and kitties enjoyed their own pet-safe Thanksgiving meals—simple, wholesome, and made just for them! From veggies to a little chicken treat, they haven’t stopped wagging their tails or purring. 🐶🐱

Holidays can be tough for animals waiting for a forever family, but thanks to supporters like you, they’re spending today warm, safe, and well fed. 🧡

If you’re feeling extra thankful this season, consider adopting, fostering, donating, or sharing our posts—every little bit helps our animals feel loved.

From all of us at the shelter, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃💛

11/27/2025

Helping pets stay safe this Thanksgiving! 🐾🧡
Lots of holiday foods are pup-approved, but some can be dangerous. Check this guide before treating your furry family members!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy Turkey Day! 🍂

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

🐶🐱 Pet food helps families too!
Many families visiting the food pantry have pets they love dearly. By donating dog & cat food, you’re helping keep pets with their families and out of shelters. ❤️

Donations can be dropped off at LCHS — we’ll deliver to the pantry for you!

Learn more:
https://www.fbcpontiac.org/foodpantry

11/26/2025

Meet Penne — our tender little noodle with a heart full of hope. 💛🍝

Penne has always been one of the gentler souls from our Pasta Party crew. She came from a situation where love existed, but life was overwhelming… and like so many of her pasta pals, she had to learn what safety and kindness truly feel like.

This sweet brown-tabby girl spent time in a loving foster home, where she slowly allowed herself to trust, relax, and enjoy the simple comforts she never had before — soft blankets, gentle voices, and quiet moments of affection. 🌸

Now back at LCHS, Penne is settling in and showing us her soft, shy, but incredibly loving personality. She may take a moment to warm up (like any good pasta, she needs a little time to soften), but once she does… her sweetness melts your heart instantly. 🥹💛

Penne is ready for her forever home — one filled with patience, love, and people who see the beauty in a shy cat learning to shine again. She deserves a home where she can keep growing, blooming, and feeling safe every single day.

If you have room in your heart and home for a tender little noodle who just wants to love and be loved… Penne is waiting. 🏡✨