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# Capital Area Humane Society

New Home, New Hope

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://adoptlansing.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://adoptlansing.org/) - Capital Area Humane Society is a nonprofit in Lansing that receives no government funding and relies on community support to help animals in need.
- [Education](https://adoptlansing.org/get-involved/education/) - CAHS youth education programs enrich the community by focusing on humane education throughout a child’s life. Elementary curriculum explores a series of hands-on activity stations that reinforce concepts in veterinary care, pet costs, pet grooming, pet point of view, animal cruelty and animal careers. Middle and high school programs focus on pet overpopulation, animal cruelty,
- [Adoption Fees](https://adoptlansing.org/adoptionfees/) - Kittens and Cats Kittens under 5 months of age $150 Cats 5 months and older $100 Cats 7 years and older $25 *All felines are Adopt One, Get One 1/2 Off! Puppies and Dogs Puppies under 5 months of age $350 Dogs 5 months and older $200 Dogs 7 years and older $150 Other Pets Chinchillas
- [About Us](#)
- [Volunteer](https://adoptlansing.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Capital Area Humane Society. Volunteers contribute to the success of everything we do and our animals benefit tremendously from the time and compassion they give. Current Volunteers: All active volunteers must be scheduled for a volunteer shift prior to coming in. You can access the login
- [Clinic Update](https://adoptlansing.org/clinic-update/) - June 3, 2026 Thanks to your incredible generosity and belief in this project, we are excited to share an update on the future home of our expanded public Spay and Neuter Clinic. Construction is officially underway. Interior demolition began in January and continues to progress smoothly. Each week brings visible changes, and we
- [Legislation We Support](https://adoptlansing.org/legislation-we-support/) - Every Animal Has The Right To Live A Life Free From Pain And Suffering.Stand With Us And Advocate For Those With No Voice. Below you will find legislation that is pending in Michigan. You will also find several ways you can become involved and lobby on behalf of Michigan's pets. Get involved and make a
- [Support CAHS](#)
- [Planned Giving](https://adoptlansing.org/planned-giving/) - Leaving a Legacy Rescuer Club members have included CAHS in their estate plans, making a commitment to a loving future for the animals. Regardless of the amount, a planned gift has the power to change the lives of animals in our community for generations to come. Benefits By including CAHS in your estate plans, you
- [Facts and History](https://adoptlansing.org/history/) - Our Mission: To promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. Board of Directors Amanda Thornburg - Chair Kathy Helzer, DVM - Vice Chair Clayton Stiffler - Treasurer Breina Pugh Julie Cooper Eric Eyde, DVM Janet Lillie Janice Milligan Alexander Rusek Kristin Schleman Courtney Bean Some Facts about CAHS
- [Events](https://adoptlansing.org/events/) - CAHS Fundraising Events Walk for the Animals Get Ready for a Pawsome Time!Thank you so much to all who attended our 33rd Annual Walk for the Animals on Saturday, October 4 at 1 p.m. at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge! The event was an incredible success and we can't wait for next year! More details
- [Staff](https://adoptlansing.org/staff/)
- [2026 Fur Ball Gala](https://adoptlansing.org/fur-ball/) - 2026 Fur Ball Gala "Because I Knew You" Tickets are extremely limited. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket(s), please email Jamie at jfuhr@AdoptLansing.org. Thank you. The Fur Ball is the Capital Area Humane Society’s largest fundraising event of the year. Animal lovers join us for an evening that includes dinner, entertainment, raffles, and
- [Lost & Found Pets](https://adoptlansing.org/pet-services/lost-found-pet-page/) - Lost a Pet? Found a Pet? Please contact your local animal control agency to make a report. We know that despite how careful we are, sometimes one of our furry friends wanders off and gets lost. Although CAHS does not typically take in stray animals, we are always ready to assist owners in finding their
- [End of Life Services](https://adoptlansing.org/end-of-life-services-2/) - Losing a beloved four-legged friend is one of the hardest things a pet lover will ever go through. When you lose a pet, you lose a member of your family. On behalf of everyone at CAHS, please accept our deepest sympathies. General Cremation: Cat Euthanasia with General Cremation or body returned for home burial: $50*
- [Ways to Donate](https://adoptlansing.org/support/donate/) - Your gift gives hope.We invite you to support the Capital Area Humane Society. Donate Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, Critter Chronicles, and be the first to know about adoption specials, featured pets, shelter happenings, and much more. The animals need you! Provide a one-time donation Make a one-time donation that helps us to feed, shelter,
- [Adoption Process](https://adoptlansing.org/im-ready-to-adopt/) - Visiting or Finding Your Pet of InterestWe're glad you've decided to adopt a shelter pet! Public visiting hours at the CAHS Shelter are 12-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. If shelter hours are going to be different, that information will be located on our home page. Please note that the shelter will
- [Capital Campaign for Spay & Neuter Clinic](https://adoptlansing.org/capital-campaign/) - Campaign Donation EMBARKING ON A NEW GOAL The Capital Area Humane Society has launched a campaign to relocate and expand our public spay & neuter clinic. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES We have operated a public Spay & Neuter Clinic in South Lansing since 2011. While the location was ideal for a startup business, we have
- [Services FAQ](https://adoptlansing.org/services-faq/) - What do I do with a stray animal I found? CAHS does not accept strays. Stray animals must be reported to and/or dropped off at the animal control agency in the county which the animal was found. Ingham County - (517) 676-8370 map Eaton County - (517) 543-5755 map Clinton County - (989) 224-5116 map Is the CAHS
- [Surrender](https://adoptlansing.org/pet-services/surrender/) - Rehoming Your Pet Before surrendering a pet to a shelter, CAHS recommends first trying to find a suitable home for your pet by spreading the word among friends, relatives, and co-workers. Give yourself a few weeks to place the animal in a good home, and never give away your pet to someone without screening the person
- [Adoption Locations](https://adoptlansing.org/locations/) - CAHS Shelter 7095 West Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 VIEW MAP Visiting hours are 12-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. No appointment necessary. Offsite Locations* Feeder's Pet Supplies - Okemos Petco - Frandor and Ionia *PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY ACCEPT DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD FOR PAYMENT AT OUR OFFSITE LOCATIONS.
- [End of Life Services](https://adoptlansing.org/pet-services/end-of-life-services/) - Losing a very close four-legged friend is one of the hardest things a pet lover will ever go through. When you lose a pet, you lose a member of your family. On behalf of everyone at CAHS, please accept our deepest sympathies. Cat Euthanasia with General Cremation (no cremains returned) or body returned for home
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- [Cat History Form](https://adoptlansing.org/cat-history-form-2/)
- [Dog History Form](https://adoptlansing.org/cat-history-form/)
- [Donate Items](https://adoptlansing.org/support/donate-items/) - The Capital Area Humane Society is in need of the following items. Items in bold denote supplies of greatest need. *CAHS feeds Hill's Science Diet to our shelter pets. Other brands will be used for our community Pet Food Bank, which helps those in need of food for their furry family members. Click here to see
- [Stats](https://adoptlansing.org/about/stats/) - CAHS SHELTER STATISTICS Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) has been serving the community, and saving lives, for more than 85 years. In 2021, we placed 4,355 animals into loving homes, and spayed/neutered 6,068 pets at our offsite clinic. As a non-profit, CAHS does not receive tax dollars, or government funding. We rely on the kindness
- [Foster](https://adoptlansing.org/foster/) - Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a foster home for CAHS. Our Foster Program helps us save the lives of hundreds of additional animals every year by allowing us to increase our capacity, and treat medical or behavioral conditions that are not manageable in a shelter setting. Fostering is an extremely rewarding
- [Needs Assessment Form](https://adoptlansing.org/needs-assessment-form/) - Thank you for your interest in the Community Cat Program run through the Capital Area Humane Society Spay & Neuter clinic located in South Lansing. We will be in contact with you via email within 3 business days - please check your email regularly so you do not miss our first contact. Loading the Form...hold
- [Adoption FAQ](https://adoptlansing.org/adoptionfaq/) - What do I need to bring with me to adopt? Government-issued ID Cash or a credit card to pay for your adoption fee(s) and optional supplies A carrier for your adopted cat or a leash for your adopted dog. (available for sale) Can I put an animal on hold and adopt at a later date?
- [Commemoratives](https://adoptlansing.org/support/commemoratives/) - Commemoratives CAHS has many options for commemorative giving, including bricks, tiles, benches, and more. These unique opportunities honor a cherished pet, person, business, or event, while supporting the 10,000 animals we care for annually. Each option below includes a personal inscription of your choice: Engraved Brick-$250 Bricks are 4” x 8” in size, engraved, and
- [Host a Fundraising Event](https://adoptlansing.org/support/host-event/) - Individuals and Families We are amazed to see how creative and supportive our community has been in helping raise money and items in support of the homeless animals here at CAHS. You don't need prior approval from us if you are running an individual fundraiser. The following are some past strategies people have used to help
- [Surgery Consent](https://adoptlansing.org/surgery-consent/) - You must already have an appointment to complete this consent form. One consent form is required per pet. If your pet does not have a valid rabies vaccine, it is mandatory at the time of surgery. If your pet does have a valid rabies vaccine, please bring a signed rabies certificate (tags will not be
- [Pet Behavior Help](https://adoptlansing.org/pet-services/pethelp/) - If you have questions or concerns about the behavior of your pet(s) at home, please feel free to call our behavior specialists at (517) 626-6060 ext. 141, or send an email to behavior@AdoptLansing.org. Our behavior staff will do their best to return your phone call or email within 3 business days.
- [Community Cat Program - How it works](https://adoptlansing.org/how-it-works/) - We will give you a list of specific days you can bring cats in to us for surgery (usually 1 or two days per week) You will be allowed to bring us a maximum of TWO cats per surgery day When you pick up traps from the Spay & Neuter clinic, we will teach you
- [Contact Us](https://adoptlansing.org/about/contact-us-2/) - Your message is important to us, but please note that it may take 48 hours to respond to these messages, and we do not have staff to respond on the weekend. If you need to speak to someone immediately, please call us at (517) 626-6060. If you are interested in adopting a pet on our
- [Adoptable Pets](https://adoptlansing.org/adoption/adoptable-pets/)
- [Special Care](https://adoptlansing.org/special-care/) - https://vimeo.com/429618425 The Capital Area Humane Society is proud to provide top-notch medical and behavioral attention to all animals in our care. In some cases, the severity of an animal's condition is such that we are required to seek assistance from other organizations to provide specialized care that we are not able to provide within our
- [Barn Cat Program](https://adoptlansing.org/barn-cat-program/) - The Capital Area Humane Society takes in hundreds of cats from the Greater Lansing area each year. Some cats have never lived indoors or have had very limited interactions with people. We may end up with cats in our care that struggle to adjust to the shelter environment, and are difficult for staff and volunteers to handle, or are unfriendly with humans. The lives of
- [Sponsorships](https://adoptlansing.org/sponsorships-4/) - Sponsor an Event Increase the visibility of your business while supporting a well-known and well-loved brand. Partner with CAHS! It’s good for the animals and for business! Here are a few ideas on how you can partner with CAHS: Any business: Sponsor a CAHS event, such as our Fur Ball Gala or Walk for the Animals. Any business:
- [Donation FAQ](https://adoptlansing.org/donation-faq/) - How much of my gift goes to the animals? 100% of all money donated is directed to programs and services supporting homeless animals in need. Breaking down CAHS expenses, an average of 80% of all expenses support direct animals services, 8% is attributed for administrative costs, and the remaining 12% supports fundraising efforts generating about
- [Donor Privacy Policy](https://adoptlansing.org/donor-privacy-policy-2/) - Donor Privacy Policy Effective July 17, 2019 The Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) strives to protect the privacy of all donors who make contributions to our organization. This policy outlines our donor privacy practices and includes the Donor Bill of Rights as created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
- [General FAQ](https://adoptlansing.org/general-faq/) - Mission To promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. Vision Capital Area Humane Society envisions a community that values the human-animal bond and where all animals are healthy and safe. Is CAHS associated with any other organization? No. CAHS is a local and independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Though we
- [Get Help](#)
- [Take a Tour](https://adoptlansing.org/about/take-a-tour/) - Request a Tour We are working on a video tour of our shelter and facility, but we would also love to welcome members of our community to an in-person tour! Just fill out the form below to request a tour and we'll get back to you to work out a time and date. If you
- [Pet Behavior Tips](https://adoptlansing.org/pet-behavior-handouts/) - Do you need help with some common pet issues? Click on the links below for helpful tips. Cat Resources Cat Fear Consult Destructive Cat Scratching Using the Litter Box Dog Resources Dog Fear Consult House Training Adult Dogs Mouthing in Adult Dogs Positive Reinforcement Resource Guarding
- [Foster Application Complete](https://adoptlansing.org/foster-application-complete/) - Thank you! We have successfully received your foster application. Remember, we are very busy, but we will get to your application as soon as possible. The processing of your application may take up to two weeks!
- [Get Involved](#)
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