Question 1

Why LCHS, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

LCHS, Inc. was restarted to overcome the lack of animal care and control services for residents in much of Leavenworth County.  LCHS, Inc. is working to build and operate a state-of-the-art, 21st century no-kill pet animal shelter to serve all Leavenworth County residents.

Question 2

What animals does LCHS, Inc. take in?

Accepted Answer

LCHS, Inc. may intake found or stray animals and those relinquished by an owner. Owners can include individuals, a veterinary clinic, or a shelter or rescue.  As a managed admission shelter, priority is to found pets in those cities who have a contract with us.  Owner surrenders are scheduled as space allows.

Question 3

Why is LCHS, Inc. a managed admission shelter?

Accepted Answer

The Leavenworth County Humane Society, Inc is a managed admission shelter because we are only able to intake what we have the available space and resources to care for.

Priority is to found pets in those cities who have a contract with us.  Owner surrenders are scheduled as space allows.

Question 4

Can LCHS, Inc. microchip my pet?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! LCHS, Inc would be more than happy to microchip your pet for $20 during our open hours. We just ask that you call ahead to confirm that we have the staff available to do so.

Question 5

Will LCHS, Inc. spay or neuter my pet?

Accepted Answer

LCHS, Inc. does not have an onsite vet clinic so we are unable to spay/neuter, give vaccinations, or provide medical attention to owned pets. LAWS offers a voucher for any Leavenworth County resident to get their pets spay or neutered for FREE! Visit www.leavenworthanimalwelfaresociety.com for more information.

Question 6

Who runs LCHS, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

LCHS, Inc. is led by a Board of Directors, with an Executive Director responsible for day-to-day operations.

Question 7

Is LCHS, Inc. part of the Humane Society of the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

LCHS, Inc. and all local humane societies, are independent entities, not branches or subordinate groups of the Humane Society of the U.S. LCHS, Inc. takes advantage of the training, education resources and potential grants available through the Humane Society of the U.S., just as we seek out and use resources available through other large and national animal welfare organizations.

Question 8

What is LCHS, Inc.’s relationship with LAWS and HOPE, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

LCHS, Inc. supports the goals and efforts of Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society and HOPE, Inc. We have much in common. We all want to help pet animals and the people who love them.
LCHS‘s focus is county-wide, with special emphasis on those areas currently unserved or under-served by existing animal care and control operations. Second, LCHS is determined to build and operate the centrally located, state-of-the-art, 21st century no-kill pet animal shelter that the people and pets of Leavenworth County deserve, need and demand.  For information on other organizations, it’s best to ask them!

Question 9

What is LCHS, Inc.’s relationship with Leavenworth Animal Control?

Accepted Answer

Leavenworth Animal Control is an agency of the Leavenworth Police Department. As compassionate as their officers are, their main focus is providing public safety and health services, and enforcing Leavenworth and Kansas animal laws and ordinances.
The staff of Leavenworth Animal Control shelter works very hard to reunite pets with owners, and to adopt pets to great homes.

Question 10

Why not just build a taxpayer supported shelter to serve the whole county?

Accepted Answer

That would be great, if the government entities could agree to do that. LCHS, Inc. will never operate a shelter where government or law enforcement make decisions about which animals get to live and which must die. We believe these decisions should be made in the best interests of the animal and the community, based on a veterinary recommendation and with consideration for public health and welfare. Making space will never be a reason for euthanasia at our shelter.