Jefferson County Humane Society (KS)

Our History
The Jefferson County Humane Society was formed in 1998 by a group of citizens concerned about the lack of an animal shelter in Jefferson County, KS. Since that time, the organization has acquired non-profit 501(c)(3) status and has been raising funds to establish a shelter for unwanted, stray, and abandoned pets.

In 2005, the Humane Society began working toward leasing a vacant veterinary clinic near Valley Falls. After dozens of meetings with city and county officials, the Humane Society board decided that there was enough support to start shelter operations in 2006. Seven of the eight cities in Jefferson County agreed to contribute to the Humane Society in exchange for animal control boarding and for services to their residents (McLouth declined the Humane Society's proposal). The county commission and the sheriff's department agreed to contribute a portion of the funding we asked for to cover a limited amount of boarding for the sheriff's department.

Our Shelter
The Humane Society shelter opened doors January 2, 2006, and started taking in stray animals, owner-surrendered pets, and animals involved in criminal investigations.
The shelter currently has a full-time manager, and four part-time employees who take care of our animals' basic needs and shelter operations. We rely heavily on volunteers to help the shelter cats and dogs become excellent pets through training, handling, exercising, and providing companionship and comfort. Learn more about volunteering.
Shelter operations are overseen by a volunteer board of directors. Contact the board of directors.