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Saying goodbye to pets: How the euthanasia process works
By Chansi Long
April 11, 2011
Euthanizing a pet is tough when it happens, and can be even tougher when unprepared.
A dog’s last dream: It doesn’t feel like goodbye
David Chartrand
April 11, 2011
Something is wrong. Maybe I’m dreaming. My eyelids are heavy. I want to take a long nap and dream about happy things. Naptime is the happiest time.
Pudgy pets: Help animal companions slim down for a longer, healthier life
By Sarah Henning
March 28, 2011
According to a February Association for Pet Obesity Prevention study, about 53 percent of cats and 55 percent of dogs were overweight.
Midge Grinstead resigns after 14 years leading Lawrence Humane Society; Mike Wildgen named interim leader
By Andy Hyland
06:22 p.m., March 14, 2011 Updated 07:50 p.m.
Longtime Lawrence Humane Society executive director Midge Grinstead has resigned from her position after 14 years, the society’s board announced Monday, and Mike Wildgen will fill her role on an interim basis.
Teachers’ pets: How Lawrence schools use critters in the classroom
By Brenna Hawley
March 14, 2011
Lawrence classrooms aren’t all about textbooks, lectures and worksheets. A few teachers around town keep a different type of learning tool: animals.
Agile dogs have their day at Triune Agility Club of Lawrence contest
By Brenna Hawley
February 11, 2011
Carol Easterley drove more than four hours to Lawrence for a long weekend on Wednesday. She’ll spend most of her time in a large dirt-floored building filled with what looks like playground equipment at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. She’s not alone, though. She will be there with hundreds of other people, and just as many dogs.
More choosing to be buried with pets
Jim Fitzgerald, Associated Press
February 6, 2011
Rhona Levy has her burial planned out. She’ll be cremated, her ashes will be divided into two bright red urns and she’ll be taken to the cemetery. Then, half of her will go into a plot with Snow, Putchke and Pumpkin, and the other half will go in nearby with Shaina and Twinkie.
Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl becomes big event
Associated Press
February 4, 2011
On Sunday, competitors will race around the field, score touchdowns, slam into each other and bark at their opponents when things get a little rough. Yes, it’s Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl.
Do pets pose threat to safe driving?
Sue Manning, Associated Press
January 22, 2011
Man’s best friend is not a driver’s best friend.
Humane Society needs help making dog beds
J-W Staff Reports
December 30, 2010
If you have a sewing machine and can sew a straight line, the Lawrence Humane Society could use your help.
Lawrence group hoping to help rescued pit bulls find new homes
By Mark Fagan
December 29, 2010
Sixteen of 27 dogs rescued in October from a dog-fighting operation in Independence are ready for adoption — including several in Lawrence that are rested, tested and looking for homes for the new year.
How to keep pets safe amid holiday festivities
J-W Staff Reports
December 20, 2010
The Humane Society of the United States is reminding people that as they celebrate the season, many of the things that make the holidays special may also pose hazards for canine and feline friends.
Happy tails: Tips for making holiday trips with pets more enjoyable for everyone
By Terry Rombeck
December 20, 2010
Nearly a quarter of pet owners have taken a vacation with their animals in the last two years, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll conducted this fall.
Lawrence experts: Giving a pet as a Christmas gift can be bad idea
Experts say people need to think through the adoption process and choose an animal carefully, not on a whim.
By Brenna Hawley
December 17, 2010
While it might seem like a good idea, adopting an animal around the holiday season can bring unexpected stress to both the animal and the adopters.
Tiny kitten rescued from Lawrence storm drain available for adoption at Lawrence Humane Society
By Shaun Hittle
December 17, 2010
The rescue took an hour, but it was worth it.

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