The Kansas Humane Society is proud to be a mirror of the compassion, generosity, and dedication of our community. Thanks to your continued support, we are saving more lives and making a greater impact every year. In the past year alone, KHS cared for and provided services to thousands of animals—a powerful reminder of the ongoing need for accessible, high-quality animal care in our region.
We’re more than a shelter—we’re a trusted community resource, committed to strengthening the bond between people and pets, advocating for animal welfare, and ensuring every companion animal has a chance at a happy, healthy life.
We believe pets are safest in a humane community that values and protects them, best cared for by a responsible and loving family, healthiest when seen regularly by a veterinarian, and that saving animal lives involves much more than increasing adoptions and decreasing euthanasia. That is why we have many programs and services such as counseling to help people find solutions to keep their pet, offer spay/neuter services to families in financial need to help prevent unwanted litters, and teach Wichita’s youth humane practices. Since 1888, we have helped hundreds of thousands of Wichita’s pets by providing them care, comfort, hope, and most importantly, a second chance at a new life. Like all non-profits and businesses, we are an ever-evolving organization. Our mission and vision reflect what we see in our community and hope for the future of Wichita.
The Kansas Humane Society is a reflection of the community it serves. Our community is wonderful and with your support we are saving more animal lives every year. KHS took in or provided services for over 12,000 animals in 2023 illustrating the tremendous need for animal services. We strive to be a community resource for pets and people, dedicated to enhancing the welfare of all companion animals.
From January 1 to December 31 of 2023, KHS admitted 10,350 animals to our facility and adopted or found alternative placement for 10,037 animals with an overall Save Rate of 97%. Save Rate is defined by Shelter Animals Count as total live outcomes divided by total outcomes. KHS also provides owner-requested End of Life services which are not included in the Save Rate. Animals that came to us in 2022 but were adopted in 2023 are counted in our 2023 adoption totals, but not our 2023 intake totals. Animals that came to us in 2023 but were adopted in 2024 are counted in our 2023 intake totals and our 2024 adoption totals.
One of the most effective ways to reduce euthanasia in our community is to reduce the number of homeless pets. We help keep pets and their people together by providing one-on-one counseling prior to relinquishment and offering our donor-subsidized, low-cost spay/neuter program.
From January 1 to December 31 of 2023, we admitted 10,350 animals to our facility. Of those, 2,569 pets were surrendered by their owners and 7,075 came in via Wichita Animal Services.
We understand that in an ever-changing animal care world we need to be proactive to save more animal lives each year. That is why we showcase pets for adoption at local business, hold special events, and promote through the media. Open seven days a week, our adoption center is bright, welcoming, offers a convenient location and hours of operation, and features friendly staff and volunteers to help you find the right pet for your lifestyle. Prior to adoption, all our animals receive a complete physical exam, age appropriate vaccinations, dewormer, nail trim, one flea, tick, and heartworm treatment, and free 30-day pet health insurance coverage.
From January 1 to December 31 of 2023, 7,075 animals were adopted from KHS. Thank you to everyone who adopted a pet!
We work closely with placement partners, breed specific rescues and other groups in Wichita, throughout Kansas, and across the country to find positive outcomes for animals needing alternative placements. In 2023, KHS transferred 2,823 animals to outside groups.
Through our foster program, foster homes expand the walls of our shelter and provide the additional love, time, medical, and rehabilitative treatment needed for KHS's underage, sick, injured, and under-socialized animals. By opening their homes to these animals, we are able to give pets time to recover from surgeries, socialize under-socialized animals, and so much more. Our foster parents help us save thousands of animal lives each year; thank you.
One of the most effective ways to decrease pet overpopulation is to increase the number of spayed or neutered pets in our community. We provide services for feral and community cats as well as donor-subsidized, low-income spay and neuter services for those in the community who can provide proof of financial need. By offering these much-needed services, we help save animal lives by preventing unwanted litters and work towards reducing Wichita’s pet overpopulation problem. In 2023 KHS performed 8,136 spay/neuter surgeries. Of those, 1,762 were for low-income pet owners in our community.
An integral part of KHS, our volunteers are at the core of our operations and make a huge difference in the lives of our pets and our staff. Our caring and hard-working volunteers help all of our programs throughout the year assisting with day-to-day operations, participating in special events, providing hours of dog walks and cat cuddles, and so much more. Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who help make our mission possible.
The "Paws for Points" loyalty program is designed to reward loyal customers of the Kansas Humane Society retail store. In order to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all participants, the following rules, restrictions, and regulations apply:
This program and its terms are governed by the laws of the state of Kansas. Any disputes arising under or related to the "Paws for Points" program will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Kansas.
Have questions about your pets past or upcoming procedure? Please contact our clinic by filling out the form below or calling us at (316) 524-9196.
To schedule a classroom visit, please fill out the form below. If you experience any difficulty with the online form, email Lauran at lskelton@kshumane.org with your information so we can get you scheduled.
*Copyright Notice: By submitting content through this form, you grant us permission to feature the image on our website and social media channels. You affirm that you own the rights to the photo or have obtained appropriate permissions, and you agree to allow its use for promotional purposes without compensation.*
By checking below ,I/we agree to allow the Kansas Humane Society the right of first refusal to ownership of the above-described animal if at any time we are unable or unwilling to care for the animal and are considering euthanasia for it.
I/we agree to contact the Kansas Humane Society and, if so desired by the Kansas Humane Society, return said animal to the Kansas Humane Society for evaluation so that the Kansas Humane Society may make an informed decision prior to exercising their right of first refusal. Rescue representative understands that animals are unpredictable, and the City of Wichita and the Kansas Humane Society cannot guarantee appropriate behavior of animals transferred from our facility. Rescue representative acknowledges the City and the Kansas Humane Society has not made through its agents, volunteers or employees, any guarantees regarding the future condition, temperament or conduct of the animal, including bites, and Rescue Representative hereby fully and completely release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and the Kansas Humane Society, its officers, directors, volunteers, agents, servants and employees from any claim, cause of action or liability of any sore or nature, whether known or unknown, directly arising out of, or, in connection with the adoption, care, or ownership, maintenance, retention, temperament, conduct or condition of the animal.
As a Kansas Humane Society Youth Education program participant, you will be required to abide by the terms of the following contract. The agreement below describes what KHS will expect of you, and what you can expect of KHS.
My signature below indicates that I understand and agree to the following:
I hereby certify that all entries on this application are true and complete. I understand any falsification of this information may cause forfeiture of my community service with the Kansas Humane Society. I understand that the Kansas Humane Society of Wichita, Kansas, Inc. (“KHS”) Youth Education Programs (“Programs”) will involve exposure to animals, including cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens, as well as conditions found in a veterinary hospital and dog and cat kennels.
I recognize that there are risks and health hazards directly and indirectly involved in participation in KHS Programs. I understand and agree that KHS is not liable for any injuries or damages sustained by any child attending KHS Programs. I am the natural parent or legal guardian of the participant listed below, and represent that the facts set forth in this registration are true. I hereby give my permission for my child/ward to participate in the KHS Programs, hereby release and discharge KHS and its employees and agents, for any liability, loss, damage or injury sustained by my child or ward as a result of attending said Programs.
I also agree, to the full extent allowed by law, for myself and my minor child or ward, to hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless KHS and its employees and agents, from any and all claims and liabilities arising from or in any way relating to my child or ward’s participation in KHS Programs. This indemnification extends to any liability, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees), claims and all other forms of damages which arise from or in any way relate to my child or ward’s participation in KHS Programs.
I hereby authorize KHS to use the photographic image of the minor listed below for the following:
By signing below, I am certifying I am the parent or legal guardian of said minor, have read the foregoing and fully understand and agree with the contents thereof.
We’re dedicated to teaching children the importance of responsible pet care and respect and compassion for other living things. Our Youth Education program offers a wide variety of activities for kids, including spring, summer and winter Critter Camp, classroom presentations, Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs, birthday parties, Tot Tuesdays, Read to Rover and tours of KHS.
If your pet is placed for adoption, we will make every reasonable effort to find your pet(s) a new home. We cannot make any guarantee that your pet(s) will be placed for adoption or be adopted. Other options we may explore for your pet include breed-rescue groups, transfer to another shelter, or humane euthanasia. You may choose to reclaim your pet through our Reclaim Program in the event that your pet is not a candidate for our adoption program. Please ask an Admissions staff member for details.