Lowell Humane Society

Box 1123 Lowell, Massachusetts 01853
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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Lowell Humane Society in Lowell, MA

Lowell Humane Society is a humane society located in Lowell, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County, where 33 other animal shelters and rescues also operate. The organization has been dedicated to kindness toward animals for over 150 years, with a mission to provide shelter, prevent cruelty to animals, and advocate for their welfare. Through humane education, it works to enlighten the public and improve quality of life for both animals and people. It is a privately funded animal shelter that relies on donations and a active volunteer and foster care program to support the pets in its care.

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Adoption process

Prospective adopters must be 18+ with valid ID, view available pets in person or online, submit an application (in person or by email), meet the pet in a meet-and-greet, and if approved and the meeting goes well can typically take the animal home the same day; adoptions are first come, first served with approved applications.

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Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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