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Lawrence Life October 2, 2026 - 9:16 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Don’t talk to Bailey until she’s had her cuddles

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Whether she’s got a little side eye or is taking her best 0.5 selfie, Pet of the Week Bailey is learning how to work a crowd with her cuteness.

Lawrence Life September 12, 2026 - 2:34 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Scientists unsure if Waylon is canine or snuggle bug

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Waylon has spent his life as a deeply loved doggy, and now he’s ready to be your personal, 75-pound bundle of joy.

Lawrence Life September 4, 2026 - 5:46 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Moilie still seeks knight in shining armor after Clear the Shelter

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Thanks to Clear the Shelter, 195 pets have a chance at a new life with loving humans, but some gems, like empty-nester Moilie, are still waiting for their lucky break.

Lawrence Life August 30, 2026 - 11:44 am

Clear the Shelter at Lawrence Humane homes 150 animals so far; waived fees continue

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

With two days of the Lawrence Humane Society’s Clear the Shelter event down, 150 animals have found loving homes. Folks still have from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday to meet their new best friend for free.

Lawrence Life August 26, 2026 - 4:31 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Adoption fees are waived for these dogs, cats looking for loving homes

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

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. 

Lawrence Life August 19, 2026 - 2:28 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Meet bashful babies with fee-waived adoptions before Clear the Shelter weekend

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Humane Society’s annual Clear the Shelter Day is turning into a weekendlong bonanza to help all of the shelter pets find their people. Meet some bashful babies who have their fees waived right now.

Lawrence Life August 12, 2026 - 3:11 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Meet some of the cats, dogs with no adoption fees this month

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

For those looking to add a baby of the four-legged, fuzzy variety to their family, 19 cats and dogs have waived adoption fees at the Lawrence Humane Society for the rest of August.

Lawrence Life July 24, 2026 - 5:24 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: ‘Darn good cat’ Graycie likes to survey her kingdom from on high

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Meet Pet of the Week’s first-ever feline star, Graycie, the tabby queen who is navigating grief with poise. Her foster parent says she’s “just a darn good cat!”

Lawrence Life July 16, 2026 - 1:38 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Elf the dog-shark loves going belly-up for tummy rubs

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

What do Elf the dog and Buddy in the movie “Elf” have in common? They both love to sing.

Lawrence Life July 8, 2026 - 7:28 pm

Here’s a look back at Year 1 of Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week; these dogs are still looking for homes

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

We’re celebrating one year of Pet of the Week. We’ve highlighted 46 dogs, and nearly three quarters of them have found their forever families. Here are the pups who are still looking for their people.

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