It’s raining cats and dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society, but folks will need leashes and cat carriers instead of umbrellas, as the shelter is waiving adoption fees for many pets this month.
Keep scrolling to meet five of those fluffy darlings, and see the whole list of animals at this link.
During Clear the Shelter weekend, all animals’ adoption fees will be waived. Read more about that in this article.
Here are the hours for the weekend:
• Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
• Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30
On Saturday, adopters will get leashes, dog collars and cat carriers for free. Friday and Sunday adopters, as usual, need to come ready with those supplies or buy them at the LHS retail store. Every adopter will leave with a New Pet Parent Kit, including a sample bag of Hill’s Science Diet food. The company sponsors the event each year.
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Those interested in adopting pets in foster care can email the Lawrence Humane Society’s adoptions team at [email protected] or call 785-843-6835 to schedule an appointment.
People can either contact the adoption team in advance or go straight to the shelter at 1805 E. 19th St. to meet animals who aren’t in foster care. The Humane Society is open to potential adopters from noon to 6 p.m. every day.
Folks can also sign up for the Mass Street Mutts program to get to know a dog before adopting.
Bwita
• Female, 6-year-old tabby domestic shorthair
• Can live with cats and dogs; staff unsure about children
• In foster care
“Bwita is a spicy ball of love who likes to cuddle and will cling to her favorite person anywhere in the home,” her foster parent said. “She likes to cuddle and will sleep by your feet at night, but also loves to chase strings and play.”
This fuzzball can get a little overstimulated, but as long as her human reads her signs and gives her space when needed, all is copacetic.
Karma
• Female, 6-year-old pit bull terrier mix
• Can’t live with other dogs; staff unsure about cats and kids
• Staff unsure about kennel-training
• At the shelter
Karma is not a cat in this case, but a darling dog who loves hot dogs, tennis balls, hiking and swimming. She does great on a leash.
“I could see her being a wonderful family dog or even someone just looking for a companion!” a volunteer said of Karma.
Karma has bounced back and forth between homes and the shelter because of her owners’ personal challenges. She can be slow to open up, but when she’s comfortable, her playful, goofy, wiggly, snuggly personality comes out in full bloom.
Shelter staff are muzzle training her for enrichment and stimulation, and she is taking to it well.
Bailey
• Female, 4-year-old pit bull terrier
• Can live with kids; needs to meet any potential canine siblings; staff unsure about cats
• Staff unsure about kennel-training
• At the shelter
“Bailey has been working on lowering her walls and allowing more people into her circle – and everyone who gets to know her loves her!” according to shelter staff.
She’s a particular fan of car rides and sunbathing.
“Towards the end of our day her personality really began to shine through,” a volunteer said. “She was really funny to watch. She loves pets and to get kisses. She’s very playful and loved to run around with toys.”
Bailey can be reactive with strangers and bark, but she’s easily redirected. It does mean that she needs to meet all members of a potential adopter’s household.
Cinder
• Female, 5-year-old mixed terrier and bulldog
• Needs to meet potential doggy siblings; can’t live with cats; staff unsure about kids
• Kennel-trained but doesn’t need to be kenneled
• In foster care
Treats are the way to this sweetie pie’s heart, according to her foster. That also comes in handy with training.
Cinder likes to do her own thing and get pets on her own timeline, but enjoys hanging out around her human and being spoken to. She’s independent and thrives in an apartment.
“She is a great communicator too, and lets you know when she needs to go outside, when she wants to play, and when she’s hungry,” her foster parent said.
Stella
• Female, 2-year-old Australian cattle dog and pit bull terrier
• Can live with older kids and teens; needs to meet any potential doggy siblings; staff unsure about cats
• Doesn’t need to be kenneled
• In foster care
Stella is a class-A wrestler who would love to live with a dog who appreciates the same, according to her foster, who calls her a love bug.
“Did someone open the freezer door? Stella will be right there asking for an ice cube,” her foster said. “Did someone mention treats? This gal will hightail it to you and sit without being told while patiently waiting to accept that treat with a soft mouth.”
She also loves outdoor exploration, and cannot be distracted from the exciting sights and smells by other animals and people.
If a member of her household isn’t feeling great, Stella “will check in with her throughout the day, not wanting to leave her side and will lick her hand to make sure she is okay.”
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