I have also been a volunteer at the Kansas Humane Society for a very long time. When I read reviews from other people I wonder several things. First of all, did they even go to the KANSAS humane society in Wichita, KS. KHS is not associated with any other humane societies or the Humane Society of the US. Second of all, if KHS is filled to capacity, where do they think the extra animals are going to go. KHS does work closely with many rescues and other shelters but rescues and other shelters fill up too. It can also be a great expense to transport animals long distances. KHS also takes in many feral animals, meaning animals that can't be touched. These animals along with other animals that are unhealthy or behaviorally unsuitable for adoption or rescue are euthanized. Before they are placed in the "furnace" the staff does double check and make sure that the animals are deceased. It is just like cremation of a human. In fact, KHS even offers guaranteed private cremation where you receive
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