Lawrence Humane's Crisis Pet Retention (CPR) program provides resources to pet owners experiencing crises relating to poverty, houselessness, job loss, or other challenges. The CPR fund assists community members with the following:

• Pet deposits/pet rent
• Essential pet supplies like food, litter, crates, etc. 
• Basic and essential veterinary care like spay/neuter, vaccines, microchips, etc.
• Emergency and specialty veterinary care
• Behavior consulting
• Temporary boarding for pets whose owners are in crisis. 

Funds for this program allow Lawrence Humane to proactively ensure Douglas County residents do not suffer through giving up a family pet because of financial hardship. We understand financial circumstances alone are not reliable indicators of the capacity to love and care for a pet. Nobody should ever have to choose between paying for their pet's care over their own needs such as rent, food, or health care. Your support of the CPR program helps us keep pets in their loving homes and out of the shelter.