Providing a safe and compassionate shelter for lost, abused or unwanted animals since 1995

Providing a safe and compassionate shelter for lost, abused or unwanted animals since 1995

The Lakes Region Humane Society cares for cats and dogs in need until they can be adopted, and promotes their health and welfare through community outreach and education.

Thinking of Adopting?

Thinking of Adopting?

Adopting from LRHS gives you an opportunity to meet and bond with your future pet before making a commitment to adopt while providing a pet with a warm and loving home.

Volunteer today - make a difference in a pet’s life and in yours!

Volunteer today - make a difference in a pet’s life and in yours!

Whether your preference is dog walking, cat cuddling, office work or getting down and dirty to help clean, we will be sure to find a job for you!

There are many ways to donate to LRHS!

There are many ways to donate to LRHS!

Monetary donations or donating items on our wish list like fleece fabric, Pedigree Chicken canned dog or poultry based cat food: find out how you can make a pet’s life a little brighter today!

  • Free Shelter Dog Walking Orientation for LRHS Volunteers

    LRHS 11 Old Route 28, Ossipee, NH

    This 2-hour orientation is FREE to volunteers who are 18+ years of age and wish to walk shelter dogs. It will focus on LRHS policy, proper harnessing techniques, how to remove a dog from and return a dog to a kennel, reading dog body language, what to do in case of emergency and more. You […]

    Free
  • Barn Bash is SOLD OUT!!!!

    Cotton Mountain 343 Stoneham Rd, Wolfeboro, NH, United States

    SOLD OUT - THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PURCHASED TICKETS! Held in an 1860's dairy barn a top Cotton Mountain at 343 Stoneham Rd. Wolfeboro, NH 03894 on Saturday Sept. 29th 2018. This dinner is as quaint and country as can be! It features a variety of foods from local restaurants, (appetizers, salads, breads, dinner, […]

    $65.00
  • Volunteer Appreciation Treat Truck

    LRHS 11 Old Route 28, Ossipee, NH

    Friday, July 10th 2020 from 3-6 pm (rain date = Friday, July 17th). The Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party, which was scheduled for July 24th, has been re-designed to allow for social distancing and professional treat distribution. Baked Brewed and Organically Moo'ed, an organic dessert food truck, will be setting up shop in our parking lot from […]

    Free
  • Tito’s 4 Miler Race for Pets

    The 5th Annual Ugly Sweater 4 Miler presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka is going virtual.   In light of the recent government mandates, and out of an abundance of care for our runners safety, the Ugly Sweater 4M will be a virtual race.  You can proudly wear your ugliest sweater and complete this 21+ race on […]

    $35.00
  • Dog Days of Summer Yard Sale

    223 South Main Street Wolfeboro NH 03894 223 S. Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH, United States

    Paul Kerzner of Wolfeboro has joined forces with the Lakes Region Humane Society to put on this special yard sale fundraiser. Paul is donating ALL proceeds to the pets! Join us at 223 South Main Street in Wolfeboro (right across from the Huggins Hospital) from 9-3 on July 16th and 17th and shop 'till you […]

    Free
  • Climbing For Critters

    Are you an animal advocate who enjoys hiking? Alexa, of Wild Child Jewelry & Art, has worked hard to create a unique and competitive, hiking-based, fundraiser to benefit 3 animal shelters in NH. The Lakes Region Humane Society is one of the lucky three shelters! Registration is open now - Aug. 31st. Click here to […]

    $15.00
  • Holiday Ornament Sale

    Skip the store this holiday and give the gift of life from the comfort of your home.  Click here to place your online order now!  Purchase a handcrafted, wood cookie, ornament for yourself or a friend and LRHS will pack it in adorable pawprint tissue paper and ship it to whomever you'd like with a special notecard to […]

    $35.00
  • #GivingTuesday

    What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday (Nov. 29, 2022) is an international online day of giving held annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. LRHS is thrilled to participate again to raise funding for the 350+ cats and dogs who turn to us annually for medical care, nourishment, shelter, and new homes. Cami (below) was hit by a […]

  • Paws in the Park 2023 – moved to Sunday due to weather!

    Tuftonboro Central School 205 Middle Road, Tuftonboro, NH

    Mark your calendars for this fun day of doggie delights at the Tuftonboro Central School Field 300 people were in attendance last year and we hope to double the fun this year! General Admission - $5 per adult, kids 12 & under are free and dogs are of course welcome and free! *DJ *Food Trucks […]

    $5.00

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