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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marley, a 3-year-old male pit bull, is stealing the spotlight this week. He arrived at the shelter with no prior training but has been making rapid progress.
