March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015
LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY
LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY
Changing the lives of people and animals in our community by providing leadership and resources in animal welfare, health and education.
Changing the lives of people and animals in our community by providing leadership and resources in animal welfare, health and education.
Six Ways to Support Homeless Dogs
Six Ways to Support Homeless Dogs
1. Adopt a dog. See them online or in person.
1. Adopt a dog. See them online or in person.
2. Volunteer. Walk dogs, deliver promotional posters or help at off-site adoption events. Volunteer orientations held monthly.
2. Volunteer. Walk dogs, deliver promotional posters or help at off-site adoption events. Volunteer orientations held monthly.
3. Sponsor a dog. $10 covers the vaccines for one dog and a $400 donation will cover the average cost of care for one shelter pup.
3. Sponsor a dog. $10 covers the vaccines for one dog and a $400 donation will cover the average cost of care for one shelter pup.
4. Foster a dog or a litter of puppies. Our foster homes provide love and TLC to shelter pets who need a little extra care.
4. Foster a dog or a litter of puppies. Our foster homes provide love and TLC to shelter pets who need a little extra care.
5. Give a dog some social media love. Your virtual support helps get the word out. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Make sure to share or retweet.
5. Give a dog some social media love. Your virtual support helps get the word out. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Make sure to share or retweet.
6. Give a dog a bone. Treats and peanut butter are needed for training and enrichment.
6. Give a dog a bone. Treats and peanut butter are needed for training and enrichment.
To learn more, visit us online at lawrencehumane.org.
To learn more, visit us online at lawrencehumane.org.
Lawrence Humane Society by the Numbers
Lawrence Humane Society by the Numbers
In 2014, we provided shelter and care to 3,115 homeless, lost and abused animals:
In 2014, we provided shelter and care to 3,115 homeless, lost and abused animals:
• Stray or lost: 2,139 • Owner surrender: 789 • Transfer from other organizations: 183 • Seized or court cases: 4 • Lives saved: 2,641
We achieved a live release (save) rate of 86%! The national average is estimated to be 55%. We reunited 555 lost pets with their owners and found new forever homes for 2,082 grateful pets.
• Stray or lost: 2,139 • Owner surrender: 789 • Transfer from other organizations: 183 • Seized or court cases: 4 • Lives saved: 2,641
lawrencehumane.org
lawrencehumane.org
1805 E. 19th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046
1805 E. 19th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046
785-843-6835 | info@lawrencehumane.org
785-843-6835 | info@lawrencehumane.org
We achieved a live release (save) rate of 86%! The national average is estimated to be 55%. We reunited 555 lost pets with their owners and found new forever homes for 2,082 grateful pets.