
From Paws, With Purpose
Here at the Leavenworth County Humane Society, creativity and compassion go hand in paw. For years, we’ve celebrated almost every animal’s visit by creating artwork with them! Each pet who comes through our doors leaves their mark—literally—by creating a painting that we proudly frame and display in our lobby until they find their forever home. Once adopted, that special piece of art goes home with them as a cherished keepsake and a gift for their new family!
Building on this beloved LCHS, Inc. tradition, From Paws, With Purpose is our ongoing fundraising initiative featuring art made by past and present shelter pets. This collection includes everything from earrings and necklaces to wall decor and small accessories— each item infused with the heart of the animals who created it!
When you purchase any pet art item from us, you're not just getting a one-of-a-kind treasure—you’re directly supporting the care, medical treatment, and enrichment of the pets still waiting for their second chance. Every sale helps provide food, shelter, and loving care to the very animals who made the art, and to all of those who will come after.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and spirit of our shelter pets, making a difference one pawprint and one brushstroke at a time!

Where Can I Shop the LCHS Pet Art?
Currently, you can shop a selection of our From Paws, With Purpose pet art at:
The Leavenworth County Humane Society Shelter
100 W. Gilman Road, Lansing, KS.
Hours:
Tues-Thurs: 12-6PM, Sat: 9AM-1PM, Sun-Mon: Closed
Basehor Farmers and Craft Market
2705 155th St, Basehor, KS.
Hours:
Thurs-Fri: 12-6PM, Sat: 9AM-3PM. Sun-Weds: Closed
How Do You Do It?
We get a little messy and let a lot of creativity flow! We start with placing some safe, pet-friendly paint on a canvas or item, then we cover it up so the pets can’t get it all over themselves. From there, it’s time for them to step, lick, or roll all over it—sometimes with a little encouragement from treats—and then their unique masterpiece is born!
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After they leave their mark, our human creative team steps in to turn those paw prints and smudges into beautiful jewelry, wall hangings, and more! We seal everything in and finish it all off so you will have artwork to wear, gift, or display as much as your heart desires!
We keep a detailed inventory too. Every artwork is logged and labeled with the pet’s name and the date it was created. This information (and a photo of the pet!) is included on every finished piece too, so you know exactly who the talented artist that created it is! And because we keep every painting on file, even pets that were adopted over a year ago are still able to help raise funds for the animals here now!
Want to see if your adopted pet has any artwork on file? Send an email to petart@lchsinc.org to find out or make a request!
Upcoming Vendor Events
Come say hi to the LCHS, Inc. humans and shop a selection of pet art at the following events:
Camp Leavenworth
Friday, September 26th
from 5PM - 9PM
& Saturday, September 27th
from 11AM - 9PM near the CW Parker Carousel Museum in downtown Leavenworth, KS
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Lansing Fall Festival
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
10AM - 3PM at Angel Falls Trail
900 Ida St, Lansing, KS