Auction 4 Paws
Calling all businesses and/or individuals! We plan on hosting a Silent Auction starting August 15, and we are looking for local businesses and people to donate baskets and/or gift items for our supporters to bid on. All proceeds will go to benefit our Summer of Second Chances fundraiser. If you'd like to donate an item (or more), please email Jenny at outreachanddevelop@leecountyhumane.org! Thank you!
Clear the Shelters

Did you know that we can only have adoption specials if you continue to sponsor pet adoptions? Our kennels are still at max capacity and have been for months. We would love to find new homes for our furry friends, and you can help us do so. When you donate towards a pet sponsorship, you are helping us care for the pet while they wait for their new families to take them home. We'd love to be able to continue finding homes, but we need your support. Donate today to help a homeless pet in need: https://buff.ly/3PQlQUi.
Happy Dogust

Happy Dogust! On August 1st, we celebrate all shelter dogs for their birthday. When dogs come into the shelter, we usually don't know when their birth dates are, so we have to guess. Dogust exists to help us celebrate all of them at once. Here at LCHS, we help a little celebration and allowed our pups to pick out a present that our supporters donated to them. We had so much fun playing, celebrating and eating pupcakes! Thank you to everyone who made their Dogust the best ever!
Pet Tip of the Month: Keep Up With Heartworm Prevention!
We want to remind you about how important it is to give your dogs their heartworm prevention every month. Did you know that approximately 1.1 million dogs have heartworms in the U.S.? This disease can be fatal if not treated and treatment can get very expensive the larger the pup. It is much cheaper to prevent heartworms from the very beginning! Whenever you get a new pup, make sure to immediately start them on prevention right away. Your vet can recommend the best prevention methods.

For more tips and tricks for your pets, visit our website here.
We want to remind everyone about our low cost spay and neuter options in Lee County! If you earn less than $50,000 a year, you could qualify for SNYP or SNYP Plus! All you have to do is bring proof of Lee County residency, proof of total household income (recent W2s work perfectly!) and a valid driver's license (or photo ID). Once you get all those papers together, you can bring them in to the Opelika Animal Health Center, Opelika Animal Hospital, or Lee County Humane Society. If approved, you could get your pet fixed for $25 or less! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us or one of the other offices that accepts applications.
*NOTE: We do not do the surgeries at the shelter. We just pass along applications to the vet offices and they will be in contact with you.*
We wanted to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House this past Sunday. We had such a great time and we are so happy that we were able to show you guys how the shelter works behind the scenes. Be on the look out soon for a virtual tour you will be able to access if you were unable to attend our event. Thank you again!
Employee of the Month: Taylor M.
Congratulations to Taylor M. on becoming the newest Employee of the Month!

Taylor works mainly with our adoption counselors and in the kennel area with the big dogs. She is such a great asset to our team and works hard to care for these sweet pets.

Pictured is Eddie Munson, Taylor's current favorite at the shelter! If you are interested in adopting a new pet, apply online here and set up an appointment today!

Thank you to our partner Cellairis for providing a free phone case to our Employee of the Month! Want to show your appreciation for our LCHS staff? Let us know your ideas here.
To apply to become a foster with LCHS, please visit our website here. To apply to be a volunteer, click here.
August Events


August 15-30: Auction 4 Paws, SSC Silent Auction, online only

August 28: Dogs' Day Out, 1-3pm




Can't make it to an event this month? Support all shelter pets at LCHS by becoming a monthly donor here.
Lonely Hearts Club Spotlight: Oakley
She may not wear shades, but she's as cool as they come. Meet our Lonely Hearts Spotlight, Oakley! This beautiful girl loves nothing more than walks, belly rubs, and giving you kisses. She is also sure to welcome you home with utmost enthusiasm every day after work. Oakley is about 3 and a half years old, microchipped, vaccinated, and altered!

Pets on our Lonely Hearts Club have reduced adoption fees. Learn more and see who else is on the list here.