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Bringing Inclusion Inside and Outside of the Shelter
Bringing Inclusion Inside and Outside of the Shelter We were proud to attend and take part in the La...
Building Community Connections: Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough
Building Community Connections: Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough We were thrill...
A Fresh New Look: Our New Dog Walking Trail at LAWS
A Fresh New Look at LAWS: Our Dog Walking Trail The back of our shelter has a fresh new look — and...
19th Annual LAWS Golf Tournament a Huge Success!
On September 13, 2025, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society hosted its 19th Annual LAWS Golf Tournament ...
LAWS Becomes a Certified Living Wage Employer
We are proud to share that Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is now the first certified living wage e...
Celebrating Community at Our Annual General Meeting
We hosted our Annual General Meeting in June at the River Den in Lakefield. It was a chance to refle...
A Garden for Bees, Butterflies and Beyond
This summer, we were proud to bring a new kind of beauty to the front of our shelter. One that buzze...
LAWS Doggie Dash 2025: The Dogs Took Over Isabel Morris Park
On June 7, we hosted the second annual Doggie Dash at Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield. Thanks to the...
Leaving a Legacy: Create a Lasting Paw Print for Future Generations
Have you ever thought about honouring your love for animals by leaving a gift in your will? It’s a...
RBC Lends a Helping Hand
In January, we welcomed the amazing team from RBC for a special volunteer day. Not only did they spe...
Enriching and Supporting the Well-Being of Our Animals
Keeping our animals happy and engaged is just as important as providing food, shelter, and medical c...
From Classroom to Shelter: Supporting Co-Op Students at LAWS
At LAWS, we believe that education and hands-on experience play an important role in shaping the fut...
Captain Barbossa Home at Last!
It’s a story with a happy ending. Barbossa was a longtime resident at LAWS. He came to us as a 7-y...
Welcoming Our New Director, Lyndsay Lisson-De Ell
The Board of LAWS is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lyndsay Lisson-De Ell as the new Direct...
National Volunteer Week!
Thank you, LAWS Volunteers! This week, we celebrate the generosity and efforts of our behind-the-sce...
We’re Hiring!
Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is looking for an Animal Care Attendant and a Marketing &...
Pet Resources
Below is a compiled master list of resources providing educational information about caring for a ca...
Thank You! 16th Annual LAWS Golf Tournament
On June 25, 2022 LAWS hosted a golf tournament at Katchiwano Golf Course. Thank you so much to every...
Delta Bingo & Gaming in Peterborough
When you play with Delta you are supporting local charities like LAWS! HOURS OF OPERATION Monday to ...
Foster Homes Needed!
Foster Homes Needed! It’s almost Kitten Season! We are looking for potential foster homes to help ...
Foster Stories
LAWS is filled with stories. The reputation of the shelter and the kindnesses shown to people and an...
LAWS Renovations
Our staff and volunteers have been hard at work over the last few months to give the LAWS facility a...
LAWS is Open by Appointment Only
We are happy to announce that we are open again, but in a different way. Unfortunately, we cannot al...
LAWS Overhaul
While LAWS was closed from late March to early July, we took the opportunity of having an empty shel...
Generous Donation for LAWS from Global Pet Foods
Global Pet Foods in Portage Place presented a cheque to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society for $2200. ...
LAWS Update – June
Not only is our website getting a facelift, our building is as well!...
LAWS Update – May
ANIMAL CARE & COVID We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to all our friends and supporters...
LAWS Supplies Wish List
July 9th Update: We currently are at capacity with the generosity of our community and cannot accept...