If eyes could tell a story, Bayou’s would read you a novel. This old soul recently came into our care and not long after, we discovered heartbreaking news – he has been living with cancer throughout his body. We’re not sure how long he has left, but we can tell you he’s a happy boy…
Three feral kittens were recently found trying to survive the frigid winter on their own. To make matters worse, they had never been around people and it showed. Because of their spicy personalities, we named them Diabla, Habanera and Ghost Pepper, and they affectionately became known as “The Spicy Purrrritos.” Although the Spicy Purritos were…
Looking for that last minute tax deduction? Here are the top 10 reasons to make a year-end contribution. The best part is that you can save lives when you donate through Lenawee Humane Society. On behalf of Russell James, J.D., Ph.D, CFP, Professor of Charitable Financial Planning at Texas Tech University, we are happy to share…
When tragedy strikes us, it strikes our pets as well. Bentley and his five canine companions had their entire lives turned upside down when their beloved owner sadly passed away. When we were contacted to help, we luckily had the space and resources to take all six, removing a huge burden from the family members…
Nine year old Bear was found with hair missing from most of his body and a microchip that seemed to lead nowhere. Many people on social media came to the conclusion that Bear had been neglected and dumped by some heartless person. At LHS, we make it our mission to approach every situation with compassion…
When Virginia and her siblings were diagnosed with deadly parvovirus we feared the worst. She had recently been found under an old couch abandoned on the street, struggling to survive with her mother and littermates. Luckily, Virginia’s entire family had a strong will to live and when we reached out to you, you were determined…
They didn’t ask to be born outside in the bitter cold, under a couch that had been discarded on the street, abandoned just like their mother had been. As Betty struggled to raise her litter of puppies on the streets, she had no idea what their future would hold – until they were saved by…
Buzzing flies, packed dirt, and the sound of other desperately barking dogs used to be the only elements that made up Chester’s daily life. The heavy chain around his neck kept him confined to a small, shabby doghouse and left no room for escape. Surrounded by other dogs existing in the same awful conditions, Chester…
Petunia has overcome a lot in the two short months she’s been alive. Born with a cleft lip and injured by her mother who refused to nurse her, Petunia first found herself homeless when she was only 11 days old. Luckily, humans stepped in where her mother fell short and Petunia quickly blossomed…
Six of the seven dogs below arrived at our shelter within the past month, their bodies being attacked from the inside out by heartworms. The seventh dog, Abby, has been in our care since June. Now that the puppies she was pregnant with have been weaned and adopted out, we can finally begin to save…