Our Story
 
 

 

        Sawyer
            Binks

In 2005, a group of concerned citizens recognized that Larned, like many communities across the country, had a problem with pet homelessness. Strays brought to the Larned City Pound were euthanized after three days if not claimed by their owners, or had no owner to claim them. In many cases, these were healthy, adoptable animals that only needed a safe, caring place to stay until they could be placed in new homes. After several meetings to discuss the problem and explore options, the Pawnee County Humane Society (PCHS) was established as a steering committee under the City of Larned.

The first priority in those early days was to decrease the euthanization of these unclaimed pets. Not an easy task without a facility from which to operate! We were able to successfully help hundreds of animals over the years by establishing a network of volunteer foster homes. Caring individuals opened their homes, and their hearts, to these animals, which gave us time to find them homes. As awareness of our efforts grew, PCHS also began helping with animals from Pawnee County.
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In 2009 we were incorporated as a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charity. In August of 2011 we opened our new Animal Shelter at the corners of 8th Street and Hwy 264.

Our success is due to the countless hours put in by our many volunteers who truly want to make the life of the homeless pets in Pawnee County a little better. Also, thanks to the support of our local Veterinary Clinics the homeless pets are spayed, neutered, and are living healthier lives.

We couldn’t do our work without your support! We are truly thankful for all those who serve on the committees, have adopted an animal, provided a foster home, made a donation, or have contributed in any other way.

“The homeless pets of Larned and Pawnee County thank you!”
Board of Directors
President                                            
Vice-President                             
​Treasurer                                

Secretary                                             
At Large Director                           (Assistant Treasurer)

​At Large Director                           (Assistant Secretary)

At Large Director                          
At Large Director                          
At Large Director                          
At Large Director                       

Ex-Officio                                        
Ex-Officio                                        

Chasitty Solko

Dr. Kelly Edison

Jay Shottenkirk

Terri Barton​​​​​​

Reva Preeo


Donna Morgan


Celeste Dixon

Joseph Edison

Mary Lou Rex

Sheila Shottenkirk​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


Dr. Michael Burdett

Dr. Christina Frick​​​​​
mickey83@gbta.net

kelly.edison@pawneehumane.com



​​tbartonslp@cox.net

revalouise@gmail.com





​volunteer@pawneehumane.com

shelter.manager@pawneehumane.com



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