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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.

Lawrence Life September 2, 2025 - 12:30 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Shaka Khan is ready to love a family with kids through the fire, to the limit

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Shaka Khan, a 6-year-old pit bull, is shaping up to be a loving and undemanding nanny dog for a family with kids of any age.

Lawrence Life August 26, 2025 - 1:05 pm

Lawrence Humane Pets of the Week: These fee-waived dogs are still looking for homes after Clear the Shelter Day

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

More than a dozen dogs will have their adoption fees waived for the rest of the month following a successful Clear the Shelter Day at the Lawrence Humane Society over the weekend.

Arts & Events August 19, 2025 - 2:14 pm

Lawrence Humane Pets of the Week: Clear the Shelter Day is this weekend. These shy fuzzballs’ fees are waived now

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Saturday is Clear the Shelter Day, meaning this round of Pet of the Week is a special, expanded edition to feature 13 pups who get a little stage fright — their adoption fees are already waived.

Lawrence Life August 12, 2025 - 6:04 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Big Gulp will not be rushed, must stop to smell the flowers

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

If there were to be a live-action remake of “A Goofy Movie,” silly and laid-back Big Gulp, this week’s Pet of the Week, could have a shot at a starring role.

Lawrence Life August 5, 2025 - 2:41 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Whisky, a sensitive soul, is a pleasure to have in doggy playgroups

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As a Great Dane mix, Whisky has many of the iconic Scooby Doo features while only weighing 55 pounds. For those who were called “old souls” or “a pleasure to have in class,” she might just be the perfect dog.

Lawrence Life July 29, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Kiba the gentle giant has faced housing insecurity due to size

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Kiba, a 7 1/2-year old English bulldog, has been at the Lawrence Humane Society for a total of 18 months. It’s been rough-going for this gentle giant, but he is still a good boy through and through.

Lawrence Life July 22, 2025 - 11:47 am

Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Sarah is an acrobat in the shelter, a mellow adventurer on the streets

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Although Sarah, a 1-year-old female pit bull, acts like an acrobat in her kennel, she shows her true colors as a sweet, mellow pup when she’s out on outings.

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