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

Please Help Natalia

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Please Help Natalia

Some days are so heartbreaking for the staff, but those are the days that we truly make a difference. When Natalia came to the shelter this week, she could barely hold her head up and couldn't be touched she was in so much pain. This poor girl was matted from head to toe and we immediately noticed the foul smell of infection. Her ear was the source of the smell and it… Read more »

Yard Sale Fundraiser

Sunday, May 20th

Yard Sale Fundraiser

Please join us in a Yard Sale Fundraiser
for The Lowell Humane Society!

There will be lots of fun items for sale! Doing some spring cleaning yourself? We're happily accepting donations of gently used items to sell at our yard sale. Please check below for a list of items we can accept! There is also a link at the bottom of this page to a printable version of this… Read more »

Home Tour Benefit

Saturday, May 19

Home Tour Benefit

Seasons At Calmore
Home Tour To Benefit Lowell Humane Society

Saturday, May 19th, Tours 11am-4pm
Band noon-3pm  $10 per person 

Tour a piece of local history, as owners David and Mary Dacquino open their 1812 Dunstable home, known as Calmore, to benefit the Lowell Humane Society.

Built in 1812 this beautiful property in the historic center of Dunstable has seen many changes over two centuries, most recently with a wonderful… Read more »

Catmobile – Free for Lowell residents!

FREE, FREE, FREE

Catmobile – Free for Lowell residents!

Low-Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter for Cats

Package includes: Exam, spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, flea treatment, microchipping an optional $20 fee

To book your appointment call 1-978-465-1940 or email catmobile@mrfrs.org

Due to a generous grant, for a limited time spay/neuters are FREE for all Lowell Residents.

PIT PALS PROGRAM

Be a responsible Pit Bull owner

PIT PALS PROGRAM

Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccination Program for Local Pit Bulls

The Pit Pals program was created by the MSPCA to address the high rates of homelessness and euthanasia of Pit Bull and Pit Bull mixes in Massachusetts. There are currently not enough homes in our community for the numbers of Pit bulls who are brought into shelters and animal control facilities. The Pit Pals program offers a responsible solution to reducing… Read more »

I’m Animal Friendly

You can purchase your license plate at any time.

I’m Animal Friendly

The Massachusetts "I'm Animal Friendly" license plate tells your community that you care about animals! By purchasing this license plate, you will be contributing to a statewide program that directly benefits Massachusetts animals. Click here to learn more…

Search With iGive!

Raise money for the Lowell Humane Society

Each day people across the globe are using search engines to look up information. Now you can search and donate at the same time! Use iGive to search for information and do your online shopping, and a donation will be made right to The Lowell Humane Society! Each time you search, 1 cent will be donated to our shelter!  It may not seem like a lot, but if we are all using… Read more »

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