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Lakefield Community Comes Together to Support Families Affected by Fire When fire broke out at the Home Hardware building in Lakefield on Thursday, October 9, it sent shockwaves through the […]

Ava’s journey to her forever family is one that reflects everything we hold close at Lakefield Animal Welfare Society. It is a story of compassion, community, and the beautiful connections […]

A Special Feature on Rory’s Journey We’re so touched that Peterborough Weekly recently shared the story of Rory — one of our adoptable dogs with a big heart and an […]

Our Howloween Weekend was a success! From October 24 to 26, the trail behind the shelter was transformed into a haunted Halloween adventure filled with eerie sights, trick or treat […]

Halloween is a fun and festive time for families — but for our furry friends, all the sights, sounds, and surprises can sometimes be a little too spooky. From constant […]

Bringing Inclusion Inside and Outside of the Shelter We were proud to attend and take part in the Lakefield Pride Picnic, where our team connected with community members and celebrated […]

Building Community Connections: Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough We were thrilled to welcome Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough to the shelter as part of their Mentoring Together Program. […]

A Fresh New Look at LAWS: Our Dog Walking Trail The back of our shelter has a fresh new look — and a meaningful new purpose. With the incredible help […]

On September 13, 2025, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society hosted its 19th Annual LAWS Golf Tournament at Liftlock Golf Club, and what a day it was! With sunny skies, friendly competition, […]

We are proud to share that Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is now the first certified living wage employer in Selwyn Township. “At LAWS, everything we do is rooted in compassion, […]