Humane Education


LHS C.A.R.E.S.
Community Awareness & Resource Education Series

LHS C.A.R.E.S. presentations address a variety of topics related to animal welfare and behavior. Seminars are free and open to the public with no registration or RSVP necessary. The program seeks to provide our community with the support and resources they need in their relationships with their companion animals, while encouraging a sense of responsibility for the welfare of all animals.

Upcoming Seminars:
Missing Pets – What to know before it happens
This event has been moved to online format


New! LHS C.A.R.E.S. Online
Longmont Humane Society is excited to now offer LHS C.A.R.E.S. programming online. View all available seminars here

Kids & Critters Camp and Online Courses

Kids and Critters Session Dates:

June 5-7

June 12-14

June 19-21

June 26-28

July 10-12

Registration for Kids and Critters Camp 2023 is now open! Please click here to register.

Our half-day mini camps promote the development of safe animal-handling skills, encourage careers with animals and teach kids 7 -12 years old how they can help animals in our community. Campers enjoy a PAWS-itive summer break while expanding their knowledge of animal care, welfare and safety through interactive animal-themed games, activities and guest presentations.



Kids & Critters Online

Kids & Critters online courses now available! Longmont Humane Society is excited to announce the launch of our new online Humane Education platform for kids and all community members.Open now! Our Kids & Critters online experience is designed to expand your child’s understanding of animal welfare and safety through interactive animal-themed games, lessons and activities that promote the development of safe animal-handling skills, encourage careers with animals and teach kids 7 -12 years old how they can help improve the lives of companion animals in their community. 

Affordable annual and monthly subscriptions available. Learn more and register here!

Facility Group Tours – Temporarily closed.

Thank you for your interest in a visit to our facility! We offer group tours to our community during which a knowledgeable representative will speak to your group about our facility, the programs and services we provide and (if relevant) the importance of responsible pet care. Some tour content will be determined by the age range of the group that we are hosting.

Tours can be scheduled during our regular business hours of 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. Tours last for approximately 45 minutes and must be completed by close of business. Group size is limited to a maximum of 15 people. Children must be at least 6 years old to participate and must be accompanied by one parent, guardian or group representative per tour. 

Consider a Donation During Your Visit to LHS

Longmont Humane Society is a 501(c)3 private, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. We provide temporary shelter to thousands of animals every year: dogs, cats, small mammals, and birds who are lost, abandoned, or surrendered. Loving attention, nutritious food, meticulous health care and daily exercise are standard parts of the high-quality care provided to each animal in our care.

We appreciate your group’s consideration of a donation of $25 per tour to help support our work in the community. If your group would prefer to bring a donation of supplies, please visit our Wish List page to see a list of items that will help our animals the most. Thank you!