Humane Society of the Flint Hills Board Member Melissa Johnson joined KSNT News to share the story of Lenny and Squiggy.

To better meet the needs of the community, the Emporia Animal Shelter is announcing new operating hours.

After the Humane Society of the Flint Hills took over the Emporia Animal Shelter from the city in 2015, the board of directors had one task in mind — to improve the reputation of the shelter.

The Humane Society of the Flints Hills joined KSNT News Thursday morning with Rhodes. Rhodes is a cool, calm heeler mix available for adoption.

The Humane Society of the Flint Hills hosted the beloved tradition Santa Paws Sunday afternoon at Peter Pan Park after weeks of debating to have the event. Together, they raised more than $100 for the Emporia Animal Shelter while planning new events and re-openings to end 2020 and begin 2021.

The Humane Society of the Flint Hills is getting in the holiday spirit by hosting a Donation Night and Holiday Mixer featuring live music, a silent auction and an artist doing pet portraits during the First Friday Art Walk in from 5 - 9 p.m., Dec. 4 at Twin Rivers Winery.

The Humane Society of the Flint Hills has hired a new executive director. As a creative collaborator, Stephanie Achille plans to bring in fresh ideas while incorporating art and innovating connections to her new position. She brings a high quality of creative executive experience.

As plans to Reopen Kansas have begun so have plans to begin reopening the Emporia Animal Shelter.

As of this past Monday, the Humane Society announced that the Animal Shelter will begin allowing adoption by appointment. 

Summer is here and temperatures will reflect that fact with highs in the 90s for most of the next week.

Humane Society of the Flint Hills Director Caitlin Flood says the agency is doing what it can to keep the animals in its care as safe as possible.

The Emporia Animal Shelter is celebrating six successful adoptions after resuming its rehoming program last week.

The shelter was closed from March 26 — May 4 as part of the statewide stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Laura Kelly to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.