Capital Area Humane Society
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. We envision a community that deeply values the human-animal bond and where all animals are healthy and safe.
Our History
Our journey began in 1935 when local animal advocates started caring for homeless pets in their own homes and private spaces. Formally founded in 1936, we have spent decades evolving to meet the needs of our community, growing into the independent, local, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization we are today.
How We Help
We believe every animal deserves care, which is why our shelter does not place time limits on the animals in our care; they remain with us until they find their forever families. We are proud to operate a dedicated shelter and an on-site public Spay & Neuter Clinic, ensuring that our pets receive the medical attention they need to thrive. Our compassionate staff and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly every day to ensure our animal residents are healthy, safe, and ready for their next chapter.
The Adopter Connection
Adopting a pet is a joyful partnership, and our Adoption Counselors are here to guide you toward a lifelong, successful match. We take the time to get to know both you and our animals to ensure that the pet you choose is the perfect fit for your lifestyle and home. By choosing to adopt, you are not just getting a new best friend—you are making a meaningful difference in the life of a companion animal.
Find Your New Friend
We invite you to visit our shelter in Lansing to meet the many animals waiting for their new families. Whether you are ready to adopt, volunteer, or support our mission, your involvement helps us continue this vital work. Visit our website or stop by the shelter today to find your new best friend!
Trust Assessment
GoldRated Sep 26, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 50+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Operational friction regarding adoption processes
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9/29 - Capital Area Humane Society Awarded $16,710 Taco Bell Foundation Grant for Youth Programs
The Capital Area Humane Society has received a $16,710 community grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to expand local youth educational camps, supplies, and animal welfare programs.
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8/20 - 90 years of the Capital Area Humane Society
The Capital Area Humane Society marked 90 years of rescuing and finding homes for animals with a celebration Thursday.
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8/7 - Michigan governor signs law creating animal welfare fundraising license plate
The governor has signed a bill into law establishing a new fundraising license plate to support animal welfare across the state.
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6/4 - Capital Area Humane Society seeks towel donations for animals
The Capital Area Humane Society is asking the community to donate gently used bath towels to help care for animals at the shelter.
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6/1 - Grand Ledge library to hold supply drive for Capital Area Humane Society
Residents looking to support local animals can participate in a supply drive at the Grand Ledge Area District Library throughout June.
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5/21 - Deputies working with man found with 36 dogs in his car
Eaton County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been working with a man who was found to have 36 dogs in his vehicle.
Recent Videos
10/14 - WHY NOT ME WEDNESDAY?!? Sponsored by Meridian Heating and Cooling Meet Roxs, a good boy who deserves a loving place to call home. At 10 years old, Roxs is a sweet, social guy who still has plenty of love to give. He does have some health challenges, including a persistent cough, and may have a shorter lifespan. Right now, he’s still enjoying his days, eating well, and finding joy in the little things. We’re looking for a special person who understands the realities of senior-dog care and is willing to give Roxs a soft place to land, knowing that time together may be shorter than we wish. Sometimes, the greatest gift we can give a senior dog isn’t more time, it’s making the time they have left feel safe, comfortable, and full of love. Could you be that home for Roxs? #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome #AdoptLansing #savinglivesfor90years
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10/13 - Think rats are just tiny troublemakers? Think again! Pet rats are smart, social, and full of personality! Here are a few fun facts about these little overachievers: -Tiny geniuses: Rats can learn their names and tricks! -Problem-solvers: They love puzzles and figuring things out. -Social butterflies: Rats thrive with rat friends and enjoy bonding with their humans. -Happy squeaks: Excited rats sometimes make tiny ultrasonic sounds and even boggle their eyes when they’re extra happy! Ready to meet your new pocket-sized besties? Pumpernickel, Sourdough, Challah, and Rye are waiting to scamper their way into your heart! Post sponsored by: Mitten Dog Company #BeTheirHome #BeTheirHope #AdoptLansing #savinglivesfor90years
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10/12 - Honey is waiting for someone to make her sweetest wish come true: a home of her own. She has so much love to give, and all she needs is someone willing to give her a chance. Could you be the one Honey has been waiting for? Video Credit: Chelsey Kennedy #AdoptLansing #BeHoneysHope #BeHoneysHome
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10/12 - HIDDEN GEM OF THE WEEK! Sponsored by Team Lyders-Taco Bell Willow is a sweet 2-year-old girl with a softer side that shines once she warms up to you. This reserved lady loves snuggling in her cozy cat bed and enjoys gentle cheek and chin pets from people she trusts. Give her a little time to feel comfortable, and you’ll discover a sweet companion who appreciates the quiet moments and a little affection. Willow is ready to find a patient home where she can settle in at her own pace and blossom into the loving companion she’s meant to be! Willow is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines. Come visit Willow here at the shelter or reach out for more information! adoptions@adoptlansing.org 517-626-6060 #savinglivesfor90years #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome #AdoptLansing
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10/9 - Blaze is having a blast in foster! This sweet teenage pup is doing well with his canine and feline foster siblings, he's getting the hang of crate training and potty training, and he is always happy to greet his foster mom when she gets home! He loves to play with toys, run around outside, and then is happy to curl up and take a nap after a long, busy day of puppy antics. Blaze is about 8-month-old, neutered, and up-to-date on his vaccines and preventatives. He's still hanging out in foster, but if you are interested in meeting this playful dude, please reach out to our adoptions staff at (517) 626-6060 or Adoptions@AdoptLansing.org today and they would be happy to set-up a time to meet him! #FosterFriday #AdoptLansing #AdoptMyFoster #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome
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10/8 - Calling all fancy rat enthusiasts! If you’ve ever thought, “You know what my life needs? A tiny, brilliant roommate with whiskers…” — this is your sign. We have some friendly, smart, and seriously adorable rats waiting to meet their people! These little guys are ready to charm you, steal your heart, and probably judge your life choices from their enclosure. Come by the shelter and meet your new tiny rodent bestie! #BeTheirHome #BeTheirHope #savinglivesfor90years #AdoptLansing
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10/7 - WHY NOT US WEDNESDAY? Sponsored by Meridian Heating and Cooling This crew is making the most of shelter life while they wait to be adopted! Meet Rango, Ronnie, Reecie, and Remy! For more information, visit our adoptable pets page: https://www.cahs-lansing.org/adoption/adoptable-pets/ #savinglivesfor90years #BeTheirHome #BeTheirHope #AdoptLansing
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10/6 - BREAKING NEWS: KITTENS ADOPTION FEES 50% OFF! Yes, you read that correctly. For ONE DAY ONLY, our kittens are offering a very special deal: 50% OFF KITTEN ADOPTION FEES We don't know who authorized this discount. The kittens refuse to comment. Their only demand appears to be more treats. Come meet some ridiculously cute kittens and find your new best friend at our Kitten Adoption Event! When: Saturday, October 10 Time: 12–3 p.m. Location: Petco Frandor, located at 510 Frandor Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912 Please note that reduced kitten adoption fees are ONLY for kittens at this event. Warning: Side effects may include excessive purring, spontaneous smiling, buying unnecessary cat toys, and leaving with a kitten you "were just going to look at." Stay tuned for photos of the adorable kittens who will be attending on Saturday. #AdoptLansing #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome #AdoptionEvent
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10/5 - HIDDEN GEM OF THE WEEK! Sponsored by Team Lyders-Taco Bell Meet Agnes! This sweet 1-year-old girl is still learning that the world can be a safe place. The shelter can feel overwhelming, but with her people, Agnes loves to give gentle nudges, hand kisses, staying close, and of course, treats! She’s looking for a patient family who will let her blossom at her own pace. Agnes is nervous around other dogs, so any introductions should be slow and thoughtful. Could you be the safe place Agnes has been waiting for? #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome #AdoptLansing #savinglivesfor90years
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10/2 - What's one of the added perks about fostering neonates or pregnant cats? Naming the kittens! While a lot of animals come into the shelter with names, our smallest friends often come in nameless so it's up to the foster to get to know them and decide a title that's fitting of their personality. This foster pooled name suggestions from friends and let the kitten choose himself! Jet isn't quite ready for adoption, but once he gets a little bit bigger we'll get him neutered, microchipped, and up on the adoption floor. Interested in becoming a foster home? Fill out an application on our website, adoptlansing.org, or email our foster team at Foster@AdoptLansing.org today! #FosterFriday #AdoptMyFoster #AdoptLansing
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9/30 - They’re still waiting. And after more than 45 days at the shelter, we’re hoping someone will finally see them. Imagine spending more than six weeks in the same place, watching other animals leave with their families while you wait for your turn. Our long-term kitties may be safe, fed and cared for, but they are still waiting for the one thing they want most: a place to call home. They’re waiting for someone to notice the little things that make them special. The purrs. The head bumps. The quiet companionship. The silly personalities. The unconditional love. They’re waiting for someone to say, “I choose you.” And now, there’s an extra reason to come meet them. The kitties in the video (Echo, Tuna, Galaxy, and Grizzly) have fee-waived adoptions. That’s right, $0 to bring home a companion who has been waiting weeks for someone to choose them. More than 45 days is a long time to wait for a family. Could you be the person who ends the wait? Come meet our long-term kitties. Your new best friend may be waiting quietly for you. Be their hope. Be their home. #AdoptLansing #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome
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9/30 - WHY NOT ME WEDNESDAY!?! Sponsored by Meridian Heating and Cooling Meet Tuna! This sweet four-month-old girl has been waiting since the beginning of August for someone to choose her. Tuna is a shy little soul who may need a little time to come out of her shell, but with patience, kindness, and a little love, we think she has so much sweetness to share. She’s been waiting long enough. Could you be the patient, loving person she’s been hoping for? Come meet Tuna and give this sweet girl the home she’s been waiting for! #BeTheirHome #BeTheirHope #AdoptLansing #savinglivesfor90years
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9/29 - TAKE US HOME TUESDAY! Sponsored by Mitten Dog Co. Shark, Roomba, Hoover & Bissell are 2.5-month-old kittens who are still figuring out this whole “being brave in a shelter” thing. They’re a little shy and unsure, but underneath those cautious faces are four tiny kittens hoping for a little patience, love, and a cozy place to call home. Come meet the Vacuum Crew! #AdoptLansing #BeTheirHome #BeTheirHope #savinglivesfor90years
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9/28 - For Honey, hope is someone who will be patient, earn her trust, and show her that she is safe. Honey is a sweet, sensitive young dog with so much love and potential to give. She can be shy with new people, but with patience, encouragement, and time to feel safe, she has the potential to truly blossom. Honey has lived with older children and enjoyed their company, but babies and toddlers make her nervous, so she would do best with older children. She has also lived with another dog and enjoyed playing with a neighbor’s dog, so she may enjoy a canine companion with a slow, thoughtful introduction. A calm, loving home, positive training, and plenty of enrichment will help Honey build confidence and feel secure. Busy environments may be overwhelming for her, and her family will need to supervise her closely in the yard while she settles in. Honey may need a little extra time to open her heart, but the family willing to give her that chance will discover just how special she truly is. Be Honey’s hope. Be Honey's home. #AdoptLansing #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome
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9/28 - 45 DAYS! That's how long Echo has been waiting. We know his person is out there. Could it be you? Be Echo’s Hope. Be His Home. #AdoptLansing #BeTheirHope #BeTheirHome
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