Baby Girl, a beautiful american bulldog, first arrived at Lenawee Humane Society in August 2015 after the death of her owner. When she arrived, we had no idea that Baby Girl's heavy panting would turn into a life-threatening situation within a couple of days, but with the help of donors, supporters, and the amazing staff at…
DetailsAround 4:45pm on Monday, March 13, a staff member watched a black SUV pull into our parking lot. She assumed the vehicle was arriving with a few Reading Buddies (school-aged children who come read to our animals on Mondays) but to her surprise the vehicle quickly left. It didn't take long for her to notice that…
DetailsWhen a substantial grant from Petsmart Charities allowed us to launch a Trap-Neuter-Return program with the birth of the Hope Clinic in December 2014, we had no idea what an impact this program could possibly have on our community. Community cats and feral cats are a major issue throughout the United States, but the issue…
DetailsImagine living your entire life outside, alone, on a chain. This was Charlize's life before she entered our shelter two short months ago. When we first met this gorgeous girl, she was pregnant and ready to deliver at any second. Our hearts broke even more when we learned that this was not her first litter.…
DetailsYou may recognize Elf, an older shepherd mix that we spotlighted in our recent newsletter. When Elf arrived at our shelter, he was struggling with an internal battle against a deadly parasite that kills slowly from the inside out. One single bite from a mosquito was all it took to pass heartworm larvae into Elf's bloodstream.…
DetailsPo was found on December 7 stumbling near the edge of the road. When he first arrived, we had to take immediate action in order to save his life. Every orifice, including his eyes, nose and mouth were covered in a thick, mud-like substance due to a severe upper respiratory infection, making it impossible for…
DetailsYou've been watching as the interior of Lenawee Humane Society slowly transforms into a bright, cheerful place full of energy and life-saving work. Now, watch as the outside of our building slowly transforms to match the inside! By creating a new, inviting environment, we'll be able to attract even more adopters and donors – ultimately…
DetailsImagine traveling across the country with your dog, getting separated, and quickly realizing that separation could be permanent. This is what is currently happening with Bailey, a nine year old shepherd mix who has a close-knit bond with her owner. When they were separated, Bailey was lodged at Branch County Animal Control after her owner was…
DetailsThe bare, honest truth. There are posts floating around the internet that say that Loui J will be euthanized if not adopted today. This information is false. As a no-kill shelter, Lenawee Humane Society fully commits to every single animal that is accepted into our organization. Sometimes animals are sick, or aggressive, but still we…
DetailsBecker was castrated with a MACHETE. No antibiotics, no pain medication, and no access to a licensed veterinarian. Becker was brought into the Lenawee Humane Society on July 19, 2016, with a huge gaping hole, clearly in pain and suffering from this barbaric act. The Hope Clinic team sedated Becker and immediately performed emergency surgery to…
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