This past summer, a young couple driving through the hilly countryside came across a dog eating a dead carcass in the middle of the road. Almost accidentally hitting her, they swerved around her and the dog ran off. Although there were several cars behind them, the couple pulled over to look for the abandoned dog,…
Imagine walking through the brightly lit hallways leading back to our kennel areas. The bright colors lead you from room to room, and the sound of families gushing over excited dogs with wagging tails makes you smile. You hear soothing music playing over the sound system, and a cat waiting patiently in his cage sticks his arm…
On January 7th, 2016, a woman walked into our lobby holding a shih tzu she had found alone outside. She had named him "Burt" and had been searching diligently for his family for about two weeks. Within that time, she had managed to remove most of his fleas and painful mats covering his body, but she…
This is not your typical adoption picture, because this is not your typical adoption story. Last fall, a woman began the hardest journey of her life. She was homeless with no options, and refused going into shelter for fear of losing her best friend, a Pomeranian named Lady Bug. A pastor brought her story to the…
Around 8pm on Sunday night, a staff member received a call from our executive director, stating that a tiny kitten was lodged deep inside of a storm drain on a board member's property. Gathering supplies, including a 5 ft. catch pole from the shelter, the staff member made her way to the board member's house…
Emergency situations never wait for anyone, especially not for Lenawee Humane Society as we continue to be the voice for those who cannot speak. Tuesday, an American Bulldog named Baby Girl arrived at the shelter, breathing heavily in the back seat of the car she arrived in. The dog's owner had just passed away and her owner's husband was…
Flat George was excited for his first Lenawee County Fair this year! On our mission to visit the Lenawee Humane Society booth, which featured our Golf Cart Raffle, we introduced Flat George to some of our favorite parts of this annual event. From delicious fair food, to fun rides, and making friends with the two-legged AND…
At first glance, your heart may break for Roo, the 8-month old chihuahua mix with undeveloped front legs. Looking closely though, you may see the little smile that Roo holds on his face.. and it remains there all the time. Roo loves life. He loves other dogs. He doesn't know what it's like to sprint through…
Two short months ago, a dog was discovered wandering along a set of railroad tracks in Adrian, MI. When the person got closer, they realized that the dog needed assistance and they immediately called Lenawee Humane Society. Once the dog arrived, his condition was examined by our medical team. The small terrier mix had a…
What's worse than a broken heart? A broken heart full of heartworms. It's one thing to be searching for your forever home, surrounded by strangers. It's another thing completely to be suffering from a fatal, yet preventative, disease while searching for your forever home. FOUR dogs are currently in this precarious position: Blue Bell, Boomer,…