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Lawrence Life January 7, 2026 - 9:47 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Fritz bored by Douglas County meetings, prefers pup cups

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Don’t let Fritz’s regal appearance fool you. He’s demonstrated that he’ll take a pup cup over a Douglas County staff meeting any day.

Lawrence Life December 31, 2025 - 10:08 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adzuki is the sweetest senior bean around

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

“Adzuki” refers to red beans and red mung beans, or an equally sweet senior pit bull who would thrive in a home with other dogs.

Lawrence Life December 23, 2025 - 3:18 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: This holiday, have some warm Coco by the fire

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A lucky adopter can celebrate the holidays with a warm Coco by the fire.

Lawrence Life December 16, 2025 - 4:45 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Unflappable brindle shepherd mix Cardi B. is not the drama

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Unlike her namesake, 3-year-old brindle shepherd mix Cardi B. doesn’t have to ask if she’s the drama. She’s guaranteed to be a human’s peace.

Lawrence Life December 3, 2025 - 11:40 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Forget White Fang – La Croix loves prancing in the snow, is house-trained

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

In spite of her rocky origins as an unclaimed stray, La Croix is a ray of sunshine in Lawrence’s snow-ridden landscape.

Lawrence Life November 25, 2025 - 4:07 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Guzma has gotta catch all of the hugs

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Guzma may share a name with a Pokémon villain, but the only thing he’s focused on catching is hugs.

Lawrence Life November 19, 2025 - 4:28 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Hamburger Mary is ready for a family to gobble up her cuteness, snuggles

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Puppies do not linger long at the Lawrence Humane Society, but Hamburger Mary can’t get adopted, and it’s not her fault.

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Lawrence news November 18, 2025 - 4:28 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter will be only local winter shelter; no one will be turned away in emergencies

by Mackenzie Clark

The only option for folks to seek shelter from the cold this winter will be the Lawrence Community Shelter, the city has announced, and the city says no one will be turned away in an emergency despite the new residency policy.

Lawrence Life November 11, 2025 - 4:40 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Snoozy Susie is ready to settle down with a family, canine friends

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

In addition to a charming smile, 4-year-old Boxer mix Susie comes loaded with tons of love she’s ready to bestow on a family with dogs.

Lawrence Life November 4, 2025 - 1:19 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Petunia is fresh as a daisy, has a large cuddle quota

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Petunia, a 3-year-old pit bull, is ready for a life like a bed of roses, and she’s the pup for someone wanting an emotionally attached companion.

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