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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.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 2, 2025 - 9:47 am

Lawrence community members at Día de Muertos honor loved ones, pets who have passed

by Nathan Kramer and Mackenzie Clark

Community members gathered at Lawrence’s Día de Muertos event Saturday evening to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed, humans and animals alike.

Lawrence Life October 31, 2025 - 1:47 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Mama Eanid known to dote on mammalian tots, fuzzy or not

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Calling all aspiring Wednesday Addamses this Halloween: Lawrence Humane Society has your fiercely loyal and loving canine companion, Eanid, who’s waiting for her eternal best friend.

Lawrence Life October 21, 2025 - 2:56 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Wallflower Buddy brings new meaning to ‘puppy dog eyes’

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Buddy is small, shy, loves relaxing at home and has puppy dog eyes that rival even the most endearing mopey pooches.

Lawrence Life October 14, 2025 - 3:28 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: For Coraline, the best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Pet of the Week Coraline might be more jazzed about pumpkin spice season than anyone, thanks to her love of snow and wearing sweaters.

Lawrence Life October 7, 2025 - 4:18 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Flycatcher is a true Renaissance dog who lives up to his name

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Many of the dogs featured on Pet of the Week struggle in the shelter environment but flourish when they’re in a home or on a Mass Street Mutts outing. Flycatcher the Renaissance dog is no different.

Lawrence Life September 30, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Ricky Ricardo is a pit bull born to eat spray cheese, forced to stay at the shelter

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Ricky Ricardo, a pit bull who is 1 year and 9 months old, escaped euthanasia after being transferred to the Lawrence Humane Society from a rural shelter, but he’s declining after 10 months without a consistent home.

Lawrence Life September 24, 2025 - 5:33 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Lilya has an unwavering love of humankind, pup cups

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Nobody can say Lilya, a 3-year-old husky, is a misanthrope. She’s known for her love of both humans and pup cups.

Lawrence Life September 16, 2025 - 5:49 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Brutus, valiant protector of small children, seeks his own super hero

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Pet of the Week Brutus has been “a gentle shoulder for kids to lean on,” according to humane society staff. Now they’re hoping that a hero comes to his rescue soon.

Lawrence Life September 9, 2025 - 4:09 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Ruby is a sparkling diamond in the ruff

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Ruby, a 4-year-old lab and cattle dog mix, came to town in January from a shelter with fewer resources than the Lawrence Humane Society. She’s flourished as she’s had the chance to go out on doggy adventures.

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