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…
DetailsFlat 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…
DetailsAt 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…
DetailsTwo 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…
DetailsWhat'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,…
DetailsThink back to the many amazing changes that have taken place at Lenawee Humane Society in the past two years: a shelter remodel, outside dog kennels, a foster care program, music for our animals and other enrichment ideas, more fundraisers, a trap-neuter-return program, and even an on-site clinic. The ideas for these changes don't usually come…
DetailsIt’s heart-wrenching when a Lenawee Humane Society employee arrives at work to the sight of an abandoned crate placed near our door, especially during Michigan’s extreme weather. This was the case on November 4, 2014. To make matters worse, the note attached to the thin plastic stated, “Hi, I’m George and I need special food.”…
DetailsWhen a Lenawee Humane Society supporter witnessed a dog in a neighboring backyard, chained outside with no food and staring at her with pleading with eyes, her heart reached out for the animal. Something caught the woman's eye and she stared harder, not believing what she was seeing. A large, swollen bulge was peeking out from under…
DetailsOn February 7th, 2015, beautiful Margo was surrendered to LHS because of financial reasons. It was obvious she had known love and leadership as she impressed us with her skills. Her arsenal of tricks includes the basics: sit, lay down, and shake, but she also knows how to knock on the door when it's time…
DetailsOne of our most shocking cases arrived on January 28th, 2015 after an injured cat was found inside a garage in Britton. When he arrived, we couldn't believe our eyes. Both front legs were severely injured and we expected his spirit to be crushed as well. We found the exact opposite to be true. After…
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