Livingston County Humane Society

06/01/2026

🌞 May 2026 Recap – Sunshine & Second Chances 🌞

May was absolutely incredible at LCHS! We celebrated 23 AMAZING adoptions, making this our highest adoption month of the year so far and beating April's record by one adoption! 🎉🐾

From tiny kittens to brand-new arrivals to some of our beloved long-term residents, so many animals found the loving homes they deserve. We're especially excited for Zag, Butterbean, and Daffy Duck, who finally got their happy endings after spending extra time waiting for the right families.
And of course, there wasn't a dry eye in the shelter when Miss Vida found her forever home. 💜

🌸 May Highlights
• Kitten Season Chaos Continues! Our fosters are FULL and doing an amazing job! The kittens are getting bigger every day and many will soon be returning to the shelter to start searching for forever homes.
• Doggy Daycations = Happy Dogs! A huge thank you to Kim and Michelle for taking so many of our pups on adventures this month. Whether it was a walk, a car ride, or just some couch time, these outings make such a difference.
• New Dogs, New Faces! With so many dog adoptions and long-term residents heading home, we finally had room to welcome 13 new dogs into our care. Keep an eye on our page because you'll be meeting some adorable new faces very soon!
• New Foster Families! A huge welcome to new dog fosters Charlie and Cheryl! Their foster pups are settling in and will be making their social media debut soon.
• Amazing Donations! From supplies to monetary donations, our supporters continue to show up for the animals. We are so grateful for every single contribution.
• Mrs. Legner's 5th Grade Class Visit and one of our favorite recurring traditions! We loved spending time with these young animal lovers.
• Garage Sale & Vendor Market Success! What an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who shopped, donated, volunteered, vended, and stopped by. Events like this help us continue providing the best care possible for the animals.
• Tractor Supply Visit! We had a wonderful time meeting new friends, spreading awareness, and introducing some of our adoptable animals to the community.

🎯 Current Fundraiser
We currently have a Square Board Fundraiser running!
📺 70" Insignia Fire TV |💲 $10 per square
Be sure to grab your spot before they're gone!

📖 Learning & Growing
Today and tomorrow (June 1st & 2nd) several staff members are attending the Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference. The shelter is closed while we attend, but we're excited to learn new ideas, make connections, and bring back knowledge that helps us better serve the animals and our community.

🎉 Coming Soon
• Annual LCHS Membership Drive
• Christmas in July
• Annual LCHS Golf Outing - July 18th
There are so many fun things ahead and we can't wait to share them with you!

As spring turns into summer, we're feeling incredibly grateful. Every adoption, every foster home, every volunteer hour, every donation, every share, and every encouraging comment helps change lives.

Thank you for being part of the LCHS family. Here's to sunshine, puppy pools, kitten cuddles, and even more happy tails in June! ☀️🐶🐱

06/01/2026

⚠️ Just a reminder that we are CLOSED today and tomorrow for the Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference! We will have normal hours Thursday and Friday! 🐾

📌🐾 Upcoming Shelter Closures & Schedule Changes 🐾📌

Please make note of the following upcoming dates when the shelter will be closed or closing early:

📅 Monday, May 25th
• CLOSED for Memorial Day

📅 Monday, June 1st & Tuesday, June 2nd
• CLOSED for the Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference

📅 Saturday, June 6th
• CLOSED due to short staffing

📅 Friday, July 3rd
• Closing EARLY at 4:00 PM

📅 Saturday, July 4th
• CLOSED for the holiday

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our staff attends training opportunities and works through staffing needs. These conferences help us continue learning and growing so we can provide the best possible care for the animals and community we serve. 💙

Thank you for your continued support of our shelter!

05/30/2026

2 Weeks' Worth of Adoptions... and What an Update It Is! 🥳🐾

Dogs: Butterbean, Daffy, Zeus, Fancy, Vida, Algernon
Cats: Oatmeal Cream Pie, Sugar

There have been lots and lots of happy tears around LCHS these past two weeks. 💛

We're celebrating 8 amazing adoptions, including some very special goodbyes. Brothers Daffy and Zeus both found their forever homes! While they went to different families, we're so excited that both boys got the happy ending they deserved.

We're also overjoyed for Butterbean, who stole so many hearts during her time with us, and our sweet special girl Vida, who finally found the perfect family to call her own.

And of course, congratulations to Fancy, Algernon, Oatmeal Cream Pie, and Sugar as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives!

Every adoption is special, but seeing these wonderful animals leave the shelter and start their forever journeys is what makes all the hard work worth it. We couldn't be happier for them and their new families.

As always, we still have many amazing dogs and cats waiting patiently for their turn. If you're looking to add a furry family member, be sure to check out our website and meet your new best friend! 💕

05/30/2026

Bishop and Luma have clocked in for their shift at Tractor Supply in Dwight... but they're not very good at selling things 🚜😅

What they are great at is handing out tail wags, stealing hearts, and making new friends! ❤️🐾

Come visit us before 2:00 PM today, give these adorable faces some love, and learn more about adoption. Who knows? You might leave with a new best friend on your wishlist. 🐶✨

📍 Tractor Supply, Dwight
⏰ We're here until 2 PM!
🐾 Bishop and Luma are waiting to meet you!

05/30/2026

🚜 We're headed to Tractor Supply in Dwight today!

Come out and see us until 2:00 PM and meet two of our adorable adoptable pets, Bishop and Luma! 🐾

Stop by to say hello, learn more about adoption, and maybe even find your new best friend. We can't wait to meet you!

📍 Tractor Supply Co. - Dwight
⏰ Here until 2:00 PM

See you there! ❤️🐶🐱

05/28/2026

Our 70" Insignia Fire TV Fundraiser Board still has 50 squares available, and we'd love to get this board filled so we can give away this amazing TV! 🎉

For just $10 per square, you could be the lucky winner of a HUGE 70" Insignia Fire TV while helping the animals at Livingston County Humane Society. 🐾❤️

Think about it... 🍿 Movie nights on a giant screen, 🏈 Game days with the best seat in the house, 📺 Binge-watching your favorite shows in 4K!

And the best part? Every square purchased helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and second chances for the animals who rely on us every day.

🎯 To claim your square:
📍 Stop by the shelter
💻 Reserve through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZGBMSRXJ9H5EL&submit.x=49&submit.y=15

🔢 Be sure to tell us which number(s) you'd like!
📝 If using PayPal, please include a memo that it's for the TV Square Board!

Let's get this board filled and find a winner! Share this post, tag your friends, and help us turn these empty squares into support for the animals.

Who wants a new TV? 📺✨

05/26/2026

Some dogs need a little time to warm up. Sunny D only needed a few minutes. 💛

Today, this handsome boy spent the day out of the shelter with volunteer Kim, and he quickly showed what a wonderful companion he can be. Sunny rode calmly in the car, enjoyed looking out the windows, and spent his day playing ball, going for walks, working on his "sit" command, and carrying around a favorite stuffless toy.

When he first met Kim’s husband, Sunny gave a single bark to let everyone know he was checking things out. After a quick sniff and introduction, he happily settled in and spent the rest of the day exploring his surroundings and staying close to his people. He seems to genuinely enjoy being near you and soaking up attention.

One of the funniest moments of the day came at lunchtime. Sunny followed Kim’s husband, Pat around the kitchen, then sat directly in front of him while he ate, giving him the classic "Are you really going to eat all of that yourself?" look. 😂 His favorite snack? Apple slices! 🍎

Kim described Sunny as affectionate, curious, and easygoing once he gets comfortable. Whether you're a single person, a couple, a family, or a senior looking for a companion, Sunny D seems ready to fit right in.

At the end of the day, Kim summed it up best:
"This dog is a very good dog that does not appear to have behavior issues... so why is he still at the shelter?"

Honestly, we're wondering the same thing. ❤️

Come meet Sunny D and see for yourself why everyone who spends time with him falls in love. 🐾🏡💕

05/26/2026

Shelter Updates & Upgrades! 🤩

We are incredibly grateful to the Apollos Camp & Bennett Humiston Trust for their generous grant that has helped us make several important improvements to our shelter. Their support is making a lasting impact on the animals in our care, our staff, and our visitors.

Thanks to this grant, we were able to:
✨ Install new lighting throughout the entire shelter, creating a brighter and more welcoming environment.
❄️🔥 Add a new heating and air conditioning unit to one of our cat rooms, helping keep our feline residents comfortable year-round.
🚗 Place a new shelter sign along Route 23, making it easier for visitors, adopters, and supporters to find us.
📦 Add custom-built storage shelving, handcrafted by the talented students of the Pontiac Woods Class, helping us stay organized and maximize our space.
🌉 Receive a beautiful wooden bridge, also built by the Pontiac Woods Class, that will become a special feature in our memorial dedication area currently under development.
🐕 Install a new hose reel in one of our dog rooms, making daily cleaning and animal care more efficient.

These improvements may seem like simple upgrades, but each one helps us provide better care for the animals who depend on us every day.

Please join us in thanking the Apollos Camp & Bennett Humiston Trust and the Pontiac Woods Class for investing in our mission and helping us continue to improve our shelter for the animals we serve. ❤️🐾