New!  Photo of the Month Contest!
Does your furry friend look good in front of the camera?  Send us a cute photo and your pet will have the chance to be featured right here as the Photo of the Month in September!  Pictures may be e-mailed to rchs_amy@yahoo.com.  Please include your pet's name, age, and indicate whether they're spayed or neutered.

              

"Until they all have a home"

Welcome to the Riley County Humane Society
We are an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals.  We find homes for hundreds of homeless pets every year, and educate the Manhattan community through a variety of programs.

Adopt a Pet, Save a Life!  
Click here to view a list of our adoptable pets.







Upcoming Events


Saturday, August 9th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)

Monday, August 11th, 7:30 p.m., RCHS Business Meeting (United Methodist Church on Poyntz)

Saturday, August 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)

Saturday, August 23rd, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)

Saturday, August 30th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)

Saturday, August 30th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Dog Painting and Dog Wash at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive) - come let your dog paint a picture with his paws, then get a bath by RCHS Volunteers!

Monday, September 8th, 7:30 p.m., RCHS Business Meeting (United Methodist Church on Poyntz)

Saturday, September 13th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)

Saturday, September 20th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)

Saturday, September 27th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Adoption Day at Manhattan Aquarium Company (514 Pillsbury Drive)


Click to donate

Summer Newsletter

To request an electronic or hard copy of our Summer 2008 newsletter, please contact us, rchshumane@yahoo.com

Need help finding a new home for your pet?

If you need to re-home your pet, but can keep them until an adoptive home is found, we can help! Click here to find out how.

Lost your pet?  Found a pet?

If you have lost your pet, we can list their information on our website.  Or, if you have found a pet that you suspect is lost, please check our lost pet listings.  Click here for more information.

Featured Foster of the Month!

Hello, my name is Ashland.  I’m a little bit scared and confused as to why I’m here and not at home, but I’m sure I will find my new forever home soon.  I’m a 2 year old purebred flame-point Persian (I even have papers that say I am).  I’m very handsome with my pale blue eyes.  I’m looking for a quiet home where I can be petted and lead a sedate life.  I’ve been around other cats and dogs, so I guess a housemate or two wouldn’t be bad, but I think I would really like to be the center of attention.  I do like to be groomed and scratched under my chin.  Wouldn’t you just love to have a friend like me?  I have been neutered (and I was declawed in the front by my previous owner), FeLV/FIV tested negative and I’m current on my vaccinations.  I also have a microchip implanted under my skin that you can register with your information in case I’m ever lost. 

 Persians require regular grooming to maintain their coats.  Please be aware of the responsibility required to keep a cat like this in your home.  If you are not willing to spend the time with grooming, please do not consider this cat.

A special adoption fee applies since Ashland is a purebred.  For more information or to inquire about adoption, please contact Amy at 785-317-2497 or ahanson@vet.k-state.edu.

Peter's in a pickle, can you help him?

Peter is an approximately 2 year old cat that has been in the RCHS Foster & Adoption Program since he was two weeks old.. Peter is fully vetted, FIV/FeLV negative, neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Peter is a special needs kitty and has been seen by several veterinarians, including specialists, and they're still struggling to understand the extent of his ailment. As you can see, he has issues with the skin around his eyes, which is believed to be caused by a food allergy. Peter's often on antibiotics, and has been on perscription food for over a year.  We have spent over $800 trying to diagnose Peter's condition and make him more adoptable. He's a very sweet and playful boy, and loves attention.  Despite his illness, Peter has a great attitude, and has no problems eating his prescription food.

If you would like to make a donation to help Peter, you may do so by clicking the "Just Give" button on the left side of this web page.  Or, you can mail a donation to:

"Peter's Veterinary Fund"
c/o Riley County Humane Society
P.O. Box 1202
Manhattan, KS 66505-1202


Peter is available for adoption to the right home who can commit to caring for his special needs.  If you are interested in adopting this special boy, please contact us, rchshumane@yahoo.com  

Walker needs a walker, gotta a few extra bucks to help a pup down on his luck?

Walker is a 4 month old Boxer puppy who was born with hind limb paralysis.  He is unusually optimistic and doesn't seem to realize that he's different than other dogs.  We believe Walker could have an excellent quality of life with the use of a dog wheelchair.  Click here to see an example of the wheelchair or "cart" that Walker needs.  However, they are expensive and we need your help to give this special puppy a second chance at life.  

If you would like to make a donation to help Walker, you may do so by clicking the "Just Give" button on the left side of this web page.  Or, you can mail a donation to:

"Walker's Walker Fund"
c/o Riley County Humane Society
P.O. Box 1202
Manhattan, KS 66505-1202

Walker will be available for adoption to the right home.  If you are interested in adopting him please contact us, rchshumane@yahoo.com


"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Gandhi








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