Riley County Humane Society

The Riley County Humane Society, formed in January 1975, is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. We receive no funding from the government, United Way, or any national animal welfare organization. Although we do not operate the local city animal shelter, we do work closely with area shelters to promote adoptions. In addition, we have our own animals available for adoptions that are cared for by volunteer foster parents. We serve the Manhattan community, including surrounding counties, by providing a variety of programs. These include educational programs benefiting elementary schools, informational booths and displays at special community events, spay/neuter/release for feral cats, participation in fairs and events sponsored by national animal welfare organizations to promote responsible pet ownership, and our fostering program. Several fund-raisers are conducted throughout the year as well to benefit homeless animals in the community. Please see our Programs page for more details.

Our Mission Improving the lives of companion animals through adoption, education, and support. Vision Statement RCHS envisions a day when companion animals are no longer being neglected or abused; when each enjoys love, care, and safety with a human family; when pet owners are proud to say their animals are spayed or neutered; when dogs are not chained outside all day; when cats in feral colonies have been spayed or neutered and live out their lives under community care; when no healthy or treatable shelter dog or cat is lead from its cage to die, only to make room for another. We work for the day when our efforts are no longer needed. Prevention  Actively engage in Spay/Neuter Promotion and Assistance  Support legislation to address the overpopulation of companion animals Adoption  Accept pets into our foster and adoption program from owners unable to provide for their care, whatever the reason  Provide homeless pets with second chances at happy lives in well-matched homes  Promote the benefits of animal companionship and adoption at community events Welfare  Provide loving foster homes for special needs and hard to place pets  Offer low cost micro-chip clinics to ensure that lost pets return home safely  Advance the humane treatment of all animals (companion, service, lab, farm, and wildlife) through community education and legislative action Support  Encourage community involvement in the Riley County Humane Society mission through a robust volunteer program  Engage the philanthropic ideals of our community by reaching out to individuals and businesses for sponsorship commitments  Work with the community to raise the funds and employ the talent necessary to carry out all aspects of the Riley County Humane Society mission. While one paw may at times carry a bit more weight than others, all four must be firmly planted in order to provide the balance and forward momentum vital to the performance of our mission.