Ryan was looking for a mouse catcher after moving into a farmhouse just outside of Leavenworth. What he found was a best friend who enjoys snuggling, making biscuits and keeping watch over the homestead from his big kitchen window. Meet Sylvie. She's a bright-eyed, 7-year-old tabby cat whose persnickety attitude earned her quite the reputation at Leavenworth County Humane Society. She was surrendered to us when her owner entered long-term-care. Her struggle to acclimate quick

When Zelda escaped from a home overrun with neglected animals, she couldn't have known it would save her life—and the lives of dozens of other frightened dogs living in squalor. The 2-year-old poodle was near death when a passerby found her wandering down a rural road in 2024. She was brought to Leavenworth County Humane Society where our team quickly realized she needed emergency care. Severely anemic, matted and emaciated, Zelda was rushed to BluePearl Pet Hospital. "She wa

For years, this community has stood beside us – supporting our mission with compassion, generosity and hope. As we continue building a more sustainable foundation for the animals in our care, we’re asking you to walk with us into the future. Thanks to all of you, 2026 is off to a strong start. So far, we've celebrated a record number of adoptions and revamped our volunteer program. We’re launching a community pet food pantry to assist families in need. Local companies will so