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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.

Lawrence Life July 2, 2026 - 5:50 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Cowboy is fixin’ to find his partner for the road

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

If you mix the image of a saddle-worn rancher with the goofy grin of Scooby-Doo, you’d get something close to Cowboy, this week’s Pet of the Week.

Lawrence Life June 25, 2026 - 3:52 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Phineas radiates short king energy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Humane Society needs help solving a mystery: Why, oh why, has the perfect dog not been adopted?

Lawrence Life June 18, 2026 - 7:00 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Jasper, life of the party, is ready to settle into your routine

by Mackenzie Clark

Sweet Jasper has become a star on Mass Street and lived it up on campus, but he’s ready — really, really ready — to be part of someone’s everyday routine.

Lawrence Life June 11, 2026 - 5:35 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: From feral to trusting, Lulu has the ultimate comeback story

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Behavioral staff at the Lawrence Humane Society have spent months gaining sweet and skittish Lulu’s trust, but they say it’s a prize worth winning.

Lawrence Life June 5, 2026 - 2:52 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Happy-go-lucky Sammy needs someone to raise his spirits

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Sammy, a hound-spaniel mix, is a happy-go-lucky pup who is having a hard time keeping his cheer up at the shelter. At his best, he’s eager, calm and cuddly.

Lawrence Life May 28, 2026 - 2:28 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: This girl, Scout, is the only Caramel deLite you need

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Scout, a 2-year-old pitbull mix, loves playing fetch so much she’ll throw the ball in the air for herself to catch.

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