Lee’s story was supposed to have a happy ending… but instead, he’s starting over. Lee is a 3-year-old handsome boy who came to us in 2023 as a terrified stray, covered in fleas and parasites and unsure of the world. With time and love, he blossomed — and in September 2024, he was adopted into what we believed was his forever home. Then we got a heartbreaking call. Lee was brought to Animal Services as a stray. We contacted his owner, who said Lee had been with a sitter and would be picked up. That never happened. The owner never came back. Now Lee is back in the shelter — confused, anxious, and heartbroken. After a year and a half in a home, he paces his kennel and cries for the life he lost. No dog should ever have to experience that kind of loss twice. And the hardest part? Lee is an absolute gem. He is goofy, affectionate, and full of personality. He loves being around people, gets along well with other dogs, and has the heart of a toddler — curious, sweet, and happiest when life is full and busy. He’s the kind of dog that makes you laugh without trying and melts into you the second he feels safe. Lee would thrive in an active, loving home with people who are ready to be his constant. Lee didn’t fail anyone. He was failed. If you’re ready to show Lee what forever truly means, he’s waiting. ??
Lee’s story was supposed to have a happy ending… but instead, he’s starting over. Lee is a 3-year-old handsome boy who came to us in 2023 as a terrified stray, covered in fleas and parasites and unsure of the world. With time and love, he blossomed — and in September 2024, he was adopted into what we believed was his forever home. Then we got a heartbreaking call. Lee was brought to Animal Services as a stray. We contacted his owner, who said Lee had been with a sitter and would be picked up. That never happened. The owner never came back. Now Lee is back in the shelter — confused, anxious, and heartbroken. After a year and a half in a home, he paces his kennel and cries for the life he lost. No dog should ever have to experience that kind of loss twice. And the hardest part? Lee is an absolute gem. He is goofy, affectionate, and full of personality. He loves being around people, gets along well with other dogs, and has the heart of a toddler — curious, sweet, and happiest when life is full and busy. He’s the kind of dog that makes you laugh without trying and melts into you the second he feels safe. Lee would thrive in an active, loving home with people who are ready to be his constant. Lee didn’t fail anyone. He was failed. If you’re ready to show Lee what forever truly means, he’s waiting. ??
An adoption application is required for every potential adoption. Adoption prices vary between animals. We review all applications and contact medical references.
An adoption application is required for every potential adoption. Adoption prices vary between animals. We review all applications and contact medical references.
Our adoption center is located at 20384 Harrison Ave. Covington, La 70433 and is open Monday - Friday 9:00a-5:00p and on Saturdays 9:00a - 2:00p.
Our adoption center is located at 20384 Harrison Ave. Covington, La 70433 and is open Monday - Friday 9:00a-5:00p and on Saturdays 9:00a - 2:00p.
More about this shelter
Northshore Humane Society is one of Louisiana's largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organizations. Since 1953, we have been serving the neglected and abandoned animals of the Northshore region. We are an independent, non-governmental rescue that offers veterinary care, fostering, adoption, and more. We rely solely on the support of caring people like you to fund our programs and services which profoundly benefit the animals of our community. Thank you for all of your support!
Our Mission:
To be the premier organization dedicated to enhancing and saving the lives of pets in the Northshore region through community engagements, adoption, spay and neuter programs, and sheltering.
Our Vision:
To lay the foundation for a no-kill nation. To learn more about a no-kill nation, we suggest visiting www.nokilladvocacycenter.org.
What We Do:
Adoptions: Each year, we rescue, care for and find loving homes for homeless animals in our community.
Veterinary Care:
Our community clinic provides excellent veterinary care to both our rescue pets and to beloved family pets. All funds raised through our clinic directly impact the care of the homeless animals of our rescue.
Foster:
Our foster families open their homes to homeless animals who are too young, sick or scared to be immediately adopted.
Volunteer:
Hundreds of volunteers take on a variety of tasks to help care for and promote our animals, assist administration, and represent NHS at community events, allowing more time for our staff to do their jobs efficiently.
Low-Cost Pet Health:
Through grant and corporate partners, we are able to provide a variety of low-cost pet care to people in need. These include low-cost spay/neuter opportunities, microchipping, vaccinations and more!
Northshore Humane Society is one of Louisiana's largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organizations. Since 1953, we have been serving the neglected and abandoned animals of the Northshore region. We are an independent, non-governmental rescue that offers veterinary care, fostering, adoption, and more. We rely solely on the support of caring people like you to fund our programs and services which profoundly benefit the animals of our community. Thank you for all of your support!
Our Mission:
To be the premier organization dedicated to enhancing and saving the lives of pets in the Northshore region through community engagements, adoption, spay and neuter programs, and sheltering.
Our Vision:
To lay the foundation for a no-kill nation. To learn more about a no-kill nation, we suggest visiting www.nokilladvocacycenter.org.
What We Do:
Adoptions: Each year, we rescue, care for and find loving homes for homeless animals in our community.
Veterinary Care:
Our community clinic provides excellent veterinary care to both our rescue pets and to beloved family pets. All funds raised through our clinic directly impact the care of the homeless animals of our rescue.
Foster:
Our foster families open their homes to homeless animals who are too young, sick or scared to be immediately adopted.
Volunteer:
Hundreds of volunteers take on a variety of tasks to help care for and promote our animals, assist administration, and represent NHS at community events, allowing more time for our staff to do their jobs efficiently.
Low-Cost Pet Health:
Through grant and corporate partners, we are able to provide a variety of low-cost pet care to people in need. These include low-cost spay/neuter opportunities, microchipping, vaccinations and more!
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