When pet owners are struggling, financially or otherwise, we hope they know they can turn to Lenawee Humane Society. Not to surrender their pet, as most would think, but for assistance so their pet can stay exactly where he or she belongs – in their loving home. This wasn’t always the case. Years ago,…
Every animal that enters our shelter holds its own unique place in our hearts. But sometimes, an animal comes along that has an effect on our entire community; that was the case with Leo. When Leo was born in our shelter on January 11, 2013, this little puppy had no idea how he would change…
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…
Fostering animals is an integral part of our success. Because of foster families, we saved and adopted out 1,009 animals last year, more than any other year. In December I too had the opportunity to foster a dog named Noelle, transferred to us through one of our rescue partners. The poor girl was so matted…
Often people create a will or estate plan for their belongings and their finances, but they do not always consider what will happen to their pet(s). Rarely do they consider what happens before they pass. Who will take care of your pet should you end up in the hospital? Who will care…
Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month by featuring some of the incredible women who have played a key role in the history of our organization. As a young child, Hope Lowry was known for taking in stray animals off the street. She was passionate about helping animals that had little hope of finding a…
Can my pet spread coronavirus? Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets become ill with COVID-19 or that they spread it to other animals, including people. If you are not ill with COVID-19, you can interact with…
The Coronavirus outbreak is impacting everyone – including shelter pets. They need your help now, more than ever. Worried there isn’t much you can do? Have no fear – we’ve put together a list of ways you can still help! ADOPT • It’s never been a better time to adopt. Your new pet comes home…
With his shiny black coat, happy smile and outgoing personality, you’d never know ten-year old Zeke was hiding a secret. A simple blood test quickly revealed what a physical exam couldn’t – his heart had been overtaken by heartworms, a deadly parasite transmitted through the bite of just one tiny mosquito. Without treatment, this disease…
The odds were already stacked against Esco when he was found as a stray near Sunnyside Restaurant in Adrian two weeks ago. Esco arrived with a large, abscessed wound on his right rear leg, which our Hope Clinic team assessed and began treating immediately with high hopes that he would recover in no time. However,…