Leavenworth County Humane Society, Inc. (LCHS) was originally founded in 2007 with a mission of  “preventing cruelty to animals through education, uniting animals in our care with responsible owners, returning lost animals to their owners, educating the general public about the humane treatment of animals and reducing companion animal population through sterilization.”

One major goal has always been to build and operate a centrally located, no-kill, full-service animal shelter, involving people from throughout Leavenworth County, so that all the County’s animals have a safe and loving place to be until LCHS can return them to their owners or find them great homes.  This shelter will only be built with the generosity and support of Leavenworth County residents. 

LCHS programs and efforts are funded solely by donations and grants. 

LCHS “launched” in June 2009.  In only one year of operations, LCHS has:

• Served 300 pets on low-cost spay / neuter transports, providing vaccinations, and preventing the birth of more than 1840 puppies and kittens.
• Rescued / re-homed more than 20 animals.
• Assisted more than 8 feral cat colony caretakers with Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR), to prevent breeding, and enhance the health of free-roaming cats.
• Returned at least one long-lost pet to her loving family.
• Provided emergency veterinary care to several injured, ownerless animals.
• Worked with city and county governmental agencies to enhance standards for public safety and animal welfare.
• Typically several adoptable animals are in volunteer, state-licensed foster homes.

LCHS is committed to the future of Leavenworth County, participating with city and county governments as well as the Chambers of Commerce in Basehor, Leavenworth-Lansing, and Tonganoxie, and with the Leavenworth County Development Corporation.

View the LCHS Vision, Mission, and Values, and join us in our effort!

Meet the people who actively support LCHS:

LCHS Board members
LCHS Members
Friends of LCHS
Corporate Friends of LCHS

Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for more information, or  email LCHS your questions.