Pet of the Week puts a spotlight on a furry friend who is available for adoption at the Lawrence Humane Society at the time of the article’s publication. According to ASPCA, dog adoption numbers are down nationwide, which adds additional strain on shelters that are already struggling to accommodate high volumes of animals. Lawrence Humane is no exception.
Through Pet of the Week, readers can learn about a pup before they visit the shelter. The featured furball is selected by shelter staff members, who provide all details on the animal’s personality and history.
La Croix is a smart puppy and a people pleaser whose personality is just as bubbly as her name suggests.
She’s a 1-year-old shepherd mix that arrived at the humane society a month ago as a stray and wasn’t reclaimed. In spite of her rocky origins, she’s a ray of sunshine in Lawrence’s snow-ridden landscape.
“La Croix is such a happy, sweet girl!” Elina Alterman wrote via email. Alterman is the chief development officer for the shelter. “She is currently in a foster home and her foster reports that she is a cuddlebug and couch potato, but also loves to run around and play outside – truly the best of both worlds!”
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In addition to looking like a little snowball, La Croix is house- and kennel-trained and can roam the home at night with no havoc wreaked come daylight. She’s also easygoing on her toys.
“She would love to have some friends to grow up and play with, whether they be human or canine!” Alterman wrote.
La Croix currently lives with kids aged 9 to 15 and is playful with other dogs. Although shelter staff aren’t sure whether she’d do well with cats, her foster parents think that she’d be OK as long as she receives a proper introduction to her smaller fuzzy friend and appropriate training.
This puppy is looking for something to eat snowflakes and veg on the couch with. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $150.
Pet of the Week stars and where they are now
These Pet of the Week stars have taken to new stages recently:
• Last week’s Pet of the Week, Guzma, caught his hugs after all. He was adopted into a family where he’s got a younger doggy sister who looks just like him. They’re glowing with their newfound friendship.
• Sweet wallflower Buddy’s foster parents fell in love with him and signed on to being his forever family. Best of all, they love him for all of his shy, laid-back quirks.
These furry friends are still waiting for their next steps in life:
• Hamburger Mary is waiting in foster care for permanent adopters who want to gobble up her puppy cuteness.
• Snoozy Susie is waiting in foster care for an adopter who she can take naps alongside forevermore.
• Eanid is in foster care and ready to meet her Wednesday Addams.
• Flycatcher, the shepherd mix who lives up to his name, is waiting to be fostered or adopted.
• Spray cheese-loving Ricky Ricardo is waiting for a foster home or adopter.
• Brutus, valiant protector of small children, is in a foster home, waiting for adoption.
• Ruby and her speckled tongue are waiting for a foster home or adopter.
• Kiba has been living it up in foster care, where he is waiting for an adopter.
Those interested in adopting La Croix can email the Lawrence Humane Society’s adoptions team at adoptions@lawrencehumane.org or call 785-843-6835.
People can also go straight to the shelter at 1805 E. 19th St. to meet her. The Humane Society is open to potential adopters from noon to 6 p.m. every day. People can also sign up for the Mass Street Mutts program to get to a know a dog before adopting.
Potential foster parents can email the Foster Coordinator at foster@lawrencehumane.org and fill out an application here. The Lawrence Humane Society provides foster parents with all necessary supplies and food, and they cover bills for medical care, behavioral support and more.
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Wulfe Wulfemeyer (they/them), reporter and news editor, has worked with The Lawrence Times since May 2025. They can be reached at wulfe@lawrencekstimes.com.
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