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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 11, 2025 - 6:05 pm

A view of Lawrence: Downtown on Friday

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Two store kitties celebrated their gotcha day, the library’s summer book sale got underway, Remi the adoptable dog got to go for a walk and more Friday in downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence Life July 8, 2025 - 10:04 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Athena Bambina is a sweet senior gal who is great with kids

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The first Lawrence Humane Society Pet of the Week is Athena Bambina, an 8-year-old female pit bull who would be a great first dog or a fantastic addition to a family with kids.

Lawrence Life June 24, 2025 - 4:19 pm

Community members can take adoptable Lawrence Humane Society dogs out for adventures

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Humane Society has expanded its programming to include opportunities for community members to take adoptable dogs out for cost-free adventures.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 26, 2024 - 8:41 pm

More holiday fun in Lawrence: Traditions, trivia, treats and more

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence has no shortage of holiday events and traditions, ranging from old-fashioned to, um, very Lawrence. Here are a bunch of upcoming opportunities for festive fun.

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Arts & Events October 29, 2024 - 2:37 pm

‘You do not have to be an expert to change the life of an animal’: Kitten Lady to share passion, education at Granada

by Tricia Masenthin

Hannah Shaw, aka the Kitten Lady, has traversed the world to learn about feline care and culture, and she’s coming to Lawrence this week to share some of her knowledge.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 24, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Lawrence social worker gleans inspiration from the people and pets she helps stay together

by Tricia Masenthin

The way Maddie Lockett sees it, the crux of social work involves helping, empowering and connecting people with community resources. Lockett has found that job at Lawrence Humane Society but with a bonus: also helping animals.

Arts & Events October 22, 2024 - 7:50 pm

Cat Video Fest to showcase best cat moments, fundraise for Lawrence Humane Society

by Maya Hodison

A Lawrence event aims to celebrate cats, and help meet their needs, by highlighting some of their best angles captured on camera.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 10, 2024 - 5:31 pm

Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk to unleash the undead at sundown

by Maya Hodison

Zombies, ghouls and vampires alike will be traveling down Lawrence’s Massachusetts Street when the sun descends next Thursday evening.

Lawrence news September 8, 2024 - 10:16 am

131 animals adopted during Clear the Shelter Day in Lawrence; waived fees continue Sunday

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Humane Society matched 131 dogs and cats with furever families Saturday during Clear the Shelter Day, and the shelter is continuing to waive adoption fees on Sunday.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 6, 2024 - 4:49 pm

Inside outreach: Visiting Lawrence camps with the city’s Homeless Response Team

by Mackenzie Clark

“Hello! Outreach! Anybody here?”
Following Lawrence’s Homeless Response Team members on their visits to camps shed light on the issues both simple and complex that some folks living outside are facing.

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