About Us
Our Mission
951 Broadway Street
Lowell, MA  01854
978-452-7781
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The Lowell Humane Society, owner and operator of the Merrimack
Valley Animal Shelter, was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest
animal welfare agencies in the nation.  It is a nonprofit charitable
organization totally supported by voluntary donations and dedicated to
the promotion of animal welfare throughout the Merrimack Valley.  

The purpose of your Lowell Humane Society is preventing cruelty to
animals, providing care for homeless and distressed animals and
educating the public about responsible pet ownership.  The shelter
receives over 3,000 animals annually.  Our services involve:
Adoptions – Intake   
Humane Education
Information Services
Lost and Found Service
Community & Education
THANK YOU!!  
Our 1st Annual Yard Sale raised $2,550 for the animals!!
A very special thank you to those who generously donated items for our
fundraiser in May.  We couldn't have done it without you!
The Lowell Humane Society is also very grateful to our Shelter Staff,
volunteers and Board Members who helped make the event a success!
Tyngsborough - Dunstable Historical Society
Annual Strawberry Festival
Pictured left to right:
Grace Jeanes (Board President) with "Willow" our Shelter Ambassador,
Tracie Looney (Volunteer) and daughter, Caitlin Looney who
supervised "Ralph" a New Zealand rabbit (background, left).
Photo: Megan Sullivan (Volunteer).
K-9 Carnival
at Lowell's Revolving Musuem
Pictured left to right:
Zita Macinanti (Board Vice President) and Kara Brown (Former
Executive Director) with MAC, a black lab & pit bull mix.  
Pet Rock Festival
Shelter staff & Volunteers help promote adoptions and kindness to
animals at the annual Pet Rock Festival held at Quinsigamond
Community College in Worcester.  
Best Friends Pet Resort - Tyngsboro
Shelter staff & Volunteers help promote adoptions and responsible
pet ownership at the annual Dog Day Festival in observance of AKC
Responsible Dog Ownership Day.  
For Adult Cats
A Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Serving the Greater Lowell Area
Serving Since 1873 * Celebrating 135 Years of Service!
Please help the animals!
Make a secure online gift today!
Small animals also available for adoption!

CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5th
4th of July Holiday Shelter Hours
ADOPTIONS
WEDNESDAY 1 PM -7 PM
THURSDAY 1 PM -7 PM
SUNDAY Noon-4 PM
Last Adoption starts ½ hour before closing

SURRENDERS
Due to our evacuation on July 4th, we are not able to
accept surrendered animals until Sunday, July 5th
If you have an emergency and cannot hold the animal, please call the
shelter at 978-452-7781
SUNDAY Noon – 2 PM

CLOSED MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANASIA
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
PLEASE CALL 978-452-7781 to make arrangements
questions@lowellhumanesociety.org