Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the Lowell Humane Society. Founded in 1873 with the mission of preventing cruelty, the Lowell Humane Society is one of the oldest humane organizations in the state of Massachusetts. The Lowell Humane Society works tirelessly to prevent cruelty, provide care for homeless and distressed animals and educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

The Society is a private not for profit organization and does not receive any city, state or federal funding. Operations are supported through the generous support of individuals, businesses and foundations.

Upcoming Events & Recent News

Brewsky’s Medical Fund

Your donations make a difference!

Brewsky’s Medical Fund

Can you even imagine what it would feel like to get hit by a school bus? Just ask poor Brewsky. Luckily we were here to help, but now he needs your help as well. Please consider making a donation to Brewsky's medical fund today.
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lowellhumanesociety/brewsky

Save The Date! 140th Anniversary Event

Saturday, November 7th

Save The Date! 140th Anniversary Event

On Thursday, November 7th we will hold a celebration to mark 140 years of service to the community! We hope you will join us for dinner and an auction, we are excited to share this milestone with you, our Lowell Humane Society Family! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event or even have something fun to donate as an auction item, please contact Crystal Arnott, Shelter… Read more »

Please Sign our Petition

Please ask the city of Lowell to find a new location for the fireworks!

Please Sign our Petition

Are you a Lowell resident? Do you love animals? Then we need your support! For over the last five years the City of Lowell has launched their annual fireworks display just feet away from the animal shelter. Due to the numerous safety issues surrounding the animals, the shelter has been forced to: evacuate the majority of animals from the shelter, close operations for up to three days to allow time to transport… Read more »

Sasafras the kitten needs your help!

Donate today!

Sasafras the kitten needs your help!

Update: Sasafras's surgery went well and she is comfortably recovering at the vet. The vet also found an old knee injury which is already healing. Although we will never know exactly what happened to her, the vet does feel her injuries are suspicious of trama, possibly a kick. She will need several weeks to heal, but is on the road to recovery.

Sasafras was brought to the shelter after a… Read more »

Time for the LHS YARD SALE! Sunday, May 5, from 8 am-3 pm!

May 5th 8am - 3pm at the Lowell Humane Society

Time for the LHS YARD SALE! Sunday, May 5, from 8 am-3 pm!

Join us for our annual Lowell Humane Society YARD SALE! This event will be held Sunday, May 5, from 8 am-3 pm right in our front yard at 951 Broadway Street! The shelter will also be open for adoptions from 12-4 pm. So go shopping and then take home a wonderful pet who needs a home!

All the proceeds from our yard sale go to help our homeless pets! CheckRead more »

Keeping Kids Safe event: Friday May 10, 3-6 pm, Lannan Chevy in Lowell!

Friday, May 10, 3-6 pm

Keeping Kids Safe event: Friday May 10, 3-6 pm, Lannan Chevy in Lowell!

Come visit the Lowell Humane Society’s table at the Keeping Kids Safe project! While we will only be there on Friday, May 10 from 3-6 pm, the event also runs on Saturday, May 11 from 10 am-4 pm. The event will be at Lannan Chevrolet on 831 Rogers Street in Lowell.

The Keeping Kids Safe project is one of the top kids’ safety programs in the country, taking FBI quality photosRead more »

“Something to Wag About” at Roudenbush in Westford!

Saturday, May 11, 11 am-2 pm, Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St., Westford.

“Something to Wag About” at Roudenbush in Westford!

Roudenbush Community Center at 65 Main Street in Westford is hosting a Pet Adoption Day! This event will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 11 am-2 pm. There will be contests, raffle prizes, and an exciting demo by the Westford K9 Unit! Also talk to professionals about pet insurance, obedience training, pet sitting, and more!

This will be a fun-filled family event, so be sure to come down and visitRead more »

LHS WINES are HERE!

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

LHS WINES are HERE!

 

The Lowell Humane Society has partnered with a terrific company called Benefit Wines to offer you an opportunity to enjoy your favorite wine varietals at a great price—while helping Lowell Humane at the same time! 

Order a bottle of wine and a portion of the proceeds goes toward helping the homeless pets at LHS! These delicious wines are certified organic AND vegan! Wines come in either individual bottles orRead more »

Car Trouble?

Donate it to the Lowell Humane Society

Car Trouble?

Do you have a car that no longer runs? Have no use for it? Get rid of that junky car that you’ve let sit in the driveway or garage for far too long! Donate it to the Lowell Humane Society!

We have partnered up with another non-profit, Vehicles for Charity, in the hopes of raising some money for LHS! The idea is simple: click on THIS LINK, fill out theRead more »

Want to volunteer with LHS?

Sign up today!

Want to volunteer with LHS?

We couldn’t do what we do at our shelter without the help of our dedicated and caring volunteers. Our volunteers do everything from cleaning animal cages to walking dogs to representing the Lowell Humane Society through our Street Team. Through their hard work and devotion, our volunteers help to spread the message of responsible pet ownership and animal protection. We need volunteers seven days a week and… Read more »

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