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Lawrence Life October 28, 2026 - 1:12 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Smokey the pit bull is a ‘dainty’ playmate

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Volunteers and shelter staff say that Pet of the Week Smokey, a 3-year-old pit bull mix, is a sweet and gentle social butterfly.

Lawrence Life October 23, 2026 - 10:22 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Chewy lives up to his name with bone toys, not furniture

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Pet of the Week Chewy is a smart cookie who won’t say no to gnawing on a Nylabone but won’t replicate the effects on home furnishings if home alone and unkenneled.

Lawrence Life October 16, 2026 - 9:19 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Frito is a primo ‘fun-sized best friend’ for a family

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Pet of the Week Frito is a family-friendly puppy who will sneak into your heart and curl up there for a good snuggle.

Lawrence Life October 9, 2026 - 12:13 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Chip is the KU football team’s newest No. 1 fan

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Pet of the Week Chip, who sometimes has a nervous disposition toward men, defied the odds during a day out with 11 KU football players.

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.

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