| A Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Serving the Greater Lowell Area Serving Since 1873 * Celebrating 135 Years of Service! |
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Lowell Humane Society
Merrimack Valley Animal Shelter
Merrimack Valley Animal Shelter
951 Broadway St. Lowell, MA Telephone: 978-452-7781 Fax: 978-454-9664
Please Visit us!
The Lowell Humane
Society exclusively
feeds shelter dogs and
cats Hills Science Diet
feeds and recommends
Hills Science Diet foods
to all adopters. We
believe providing proper
nutrition during all life
stages is key to a long
and healthy life for our
companions.
Society exclusively
feeds shelter dogs and
cats Hills Science Diet
feeds and recommends
Hills Science Diet foods
to all adopters. We
believe providing proper
nutrition during all life
stages is key to a long
and healthy life for our
companions.
Adoption Center
Thank you for considering adoption. The Lowell Humane Society takes in approximately
3,000 animals annually. The goal of our adoption program is to match the homeless animals
in our care with the appropriate forever home. Likewise, we are here to help you find the
right pet for your needs. To assist us in the matchmaking process, we have developed
guidelines and a simple adoption process for prospective adopters. Please understand that
this process is not intended to frustrate anyone but to prepare adopters for the life long
commitment to their pet. Please click here for more information about the adoption process.
| Tobby's Fund Established The Lowell Humane Society is proud to announce a new fund to help care for the medical needs of some of the animals surrendered to the shelter. In July of 2008, Tobby's Fund was created to help provide much needed medical care to some of the animals brought to the shelter in need of immediate veterinary or medical care. For more information on Tobby's Fund, the animals that it has helped and how you can help animals like Tobby, please click here. |
Volunteer
There are a variety of ways you can volunteer your time to help the animals at The Lowell
Humane Society. We utilizes the help of volunteers seven (7) days a week.
If you are interested in finding out more about our new and expanding volunteer program visit
the shelter anytime during our open hours and pick up a volunteer application. You can also
contact the volunteer coordinator at chris@lowellhumanesociety.org or call the shelter at
978-452-7781 with questions about fostering or our Kid s 4 Paws and Teen programs.
There are a variety of ways you can volunteer your time to help the animals at The Lowell
Humane Society. We utilizes the help of volunteers seven (7) days a week.
- Shelter Volunteers help with the daily chores of the shelter including walking dogs,
socializing cats, feeding, cleaning and a variety of other tasks. - Office Volunteers help with paperwork, filing and marketing. They also help to make
fun fliers to help some of our long term residents find homes or help to keep all animals
displayed and updated on Petfinder. - Special Events Volunteers help to organize and coordinate off-site and special
events like photo days, dog washes and our walk "Steps for Pets". - Foster Volunteers provide a safe place for kittens to grow and adults to heal. Some
animals may need a temporary foster home for a few months, while others may only
need a few weeks. - Kids 4 Paws Volunteers meet the 3rd Sunday of each month. A professional from the
animal care field joins them to teach ways that they can help. Each program runs
approximately 1.5 hours and is FREE. Scout groups are welcome. - Teens helping Pets meet twice a month. They are animal ambassadors who are
making a difference. Along with the Community Outreach Coordinator, they organize
their own fundraisers and brainstorm creative ideas on how to help
If you are interested in finding out more about our new and expanding volunteer program visit
the shelter anytime during our open hours and pick up a volunteer application. You can also
contact the volunteer coordinator at chris@lowellhumanesociety.org or call the shelter at
978-452-7781 with questions about fostering or our Kid s 4 Paws and Teen programs.
| All donations are tax-deductable. Make a secure online gift today. |
| Donate an item from our wish list. The items most needed by the shelter right now are: KITTY LITTER, GAS CARDS, POSTAGE STAMPS, BLEACH, HAY AND GREENS FOR THE BUNNIES |
| In the Spotlight: Merle Check out his very own page! Merle is a 10 year old neutered male. He came to the shelter after he was abandoned and left alone in an apartment. He is very affectionate but is looking for an owner who is willing to care for him during his elderly years. Merle would do great with cats, dogs and kids and loves to snuggle and head-butt! Merle is also in need of a dental including several extractions. If you would like to help Merle receive this necessary veterinary care, please consider making a donation to Tobby's Fund and click here. |
Help Adult Cats Find New Homes by Supporting the Dorothy Fund The Dorothy Fund is a program at the Lowell Humane Society that offers incentives to help adult cats find new, loving homes. You can show your support by donating towards the fund or, if you are looking to adopt, taking a closer look at the wonderful qualities an adult cat can offer. For families, the Dorothy Fund will pay $80 towards the adoption of two cats over the age of three. It will also pay half of the adoption fee of any cat over the age of three for any senior citizen. |
| All donations are tax-deductable. Make a secure online gift today. |
| All donations are tax-deductable. Make a secure online gift today. |
| All donations are tax-deductable. Make a secure online gift today. |
| Programs |
| Animal Lecture Series July 20th - Clicker Training Small Animals with Casey Palmer August 17th - Indoor Enrichment for Cats with Darlene Arden September 21st - What to Ask at the Vet with Ann Dupuis Join us for our Animal Lecture Series the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. A $15 donation is requested and you are asked to RSVP by the 1st of each month to guarantee your spot. |
| How You Can Help |
| Support spay/neuter programs and help end pet overpopulation with the Animal Friendly License Plate! |
| Save the date October 4, 2009 11am-3pm |
Join us for a one mile walk along the beautiful and historic
Merrimack River to benefit The Lowell Humane Society.
There will also be live music, raffles, demonstrations and a
vendor fair for your enjoyment. Register today as an
individual or as a group by clicking here!
Contact chris@lowellhumanesociety.org if you are interested
in becoming a vendor or sponsor.
Merrimack River to benefit The Lowell Humane Society.
There will also be live music, raffles, demonstrations and a
vendor fair for your enjoyment. Register today as an
individual or as a group by clicking here!
Contact chris@lowellhumanesociety.org if you are interested
in becoming a vendor or sponsor.
| Events |
For Email Newsletters you can trust
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The Lowell Humane
Society has been chosen
by Especially for Pets in
Acton to partner in their new
program called Especially
for Pets in the Community:
The Adoption Initiative.
Especially for Pets has
teamed up with local
non-profits and rescue
organizations to promote
pets available for adoption
as well as to raise
awareness about the work
they do.
For more information, visit
their web-site at
www.especiallyforpets.com.
Society has been chosen
by Especially for Pets in
Acton to partner in their new
program called Especially
for Pets in the Community:
The Adoption Initiative.
Especially for Pets has
teamed up with local
non-profits and rescue
organizations to promote
pets available for adoption
as well as to raise
awareness about the work
they do.
For more information, visit
their web-site at
www.especiallyforpets.com.
Casey is available for adoption
| On July 3th the shelter will need to evacuate over 100 animals from the shelter at 951 Broadway Street due to the fireworks display taking place at that location. The Lowell Humane Society is asking that you please wait until Sunday July 5th if you are in need of surrendering your animal. We thank you for your cooperation and patience. |