Not every animal acclimates well to our cozy shelter. Usually, these are shy, nervous, anxious dogs or cats who have spent their entire life with one family. Meeting new strangers every day while being surrounded by strange sounds and smells can stress out an insecure pet, making them miserable and prolonging their length of stay…
DetailsA week ago, we introduced you to a beautiful purebred Great Pyrenees named Karma. Kennel stressed and desperate for a family, we knew it wouldn't take long for this huge mushball to find her forever family. What we didn't know was the amazing response Karma would receive once her story was presented on social media. …
DetailsExtreme separation anxiety and dog aggression were only a couple of Sandy's issues when her third and final family took her home in April of 2015. Although it has been a long, rough road, Sandy's family loves her more and more every single day. Her story reminds us that miracles don't come easy, but with…
DetailsDuring the month of February, several local businesses entered our Spay It Forward contest. The rules were simple: Gather donations for Lenawee Humane Society's Spay It Forward program by offering customized paper Paws to their customers for $1 each. The business that raised the most would win a catered lunch for their staff. The donations gathered…
DetailsHere at Lenawee Humane Society, we pride ourselves on our cleanliness and cozy atmosphere. However, sometimes these things mean nothing when a new arrival has anxiety issues and loves being surrounded by people. This is Coco. A ten year old german shorthaired pointer on anxiety medication, we knew immediately he was going to be a challenge…
DetailsFrom late December and throughout January, reports poured in about a stray pitbull mix wandering around the west side of Adrian, doing his best to survive on garbage and meals left outside for him by concerned citizens. Terrified, this dog evaded every single person who tried to capture him in order to get him to safety…
DetailsThis 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,…
DetailsImagine 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsThis 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…
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