Love at First Sight
Back in April 2017, Mary Baskett and her husband had been hunting for a companion for several months. They were becoming discouraged as they constantly checked the Lawrence Humane site, […]
Gidget to Chloe
Chloe, a pregnant Yorkie, came to Lawrence Humane from a breeder. She lived in a cage where she lost a lot of her hair, suffered from a lack of contact with […]
The Marvelous Miss Meep
Let us introduce you to our tiny but mighty little friend, Meep. Meep is one of 87 kittens that came from one property in Douglas County. Yes, you read that […]
Spicy Kitten Poems
Foster caretaker, Katie Sears, has been caring for Lawrence Humane animals since 2020. Her most recent foster kittens (Wingnut and Screwloose) are what we call “spicy,” meaning they are hissy, grumpy, and […]
2022 Fur Ball Photos
Clear the Shelter 2022
Every summer, animal shelters across the nation participate in a “Clear the Shelter” adoption special. Since 2015, Lawrence Humane has participated in this event. While we don’t always completely “clear” […]
What help is there for unhoused pet owners?
On a thundering gray and rainy Saturday morning, Alice DelBosque stacks cans of cat food, plastic bags full of goods and puts a loaf of bread on top. “Can you […]
Court Ruling for Dog Owners in Leawood Has Local Ties to Lawrence
Lucy, a mixed breed dog, was adopted from a shelter in Kansas City, MO to a family who later relocated to Leawood, KS. The city had a ban on “any […]
Six ways your pets keep you healthy
#1. Frequent walking Those daily walks with your pup are beneficial for two main reasons: heart health and bone health! The American Heart Association recommends adults strive for at least […]
Kira’s Kitten Kits
“If I can do it, you can too.” That was Kira Serisky’s moto. Vermont resident, Kira, was just 14 years old when she began her mission to save kittens and […]
