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In January, we welcomed the amazing team from RBC for a special volunteer day. Not only did they spend three hours helping out around the shelter, but they also made […]

At LAWS, we believe that education and hands-on experience play an important role in shaping the future of animal welfare. We’re proud to partner with local schools and colleges to […]

It’s a story with a happy ending. Barbossa was a longtime resident at LAWS. He came to us as a 7-year old in May 2023, and immediately took charge of […]

Thank you, LAWS Volunteers! This week, we celebrate the generosity and efforts of our behind-the-scenes miracle workers. National Volunteer Appreciation Week is an opportunity to really showcase the people that […]

Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is looking for an Animal Care Attendant and a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join our team of staff and volunteers, working together to ensure […]

Below is a compiled master list of resources providing educational information about caring for a cat. Before Adopting A Cat Creating A Safe Room Bringing Your Cat Home Introductions Helping […]

Meet Zoe King, our new Director of Operations here at LAWS! Zoe has numerous years of experience working with Animal Control, and holding various other leadership roles within Peterborough and […]

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LAWS is filled with stories. The reputation of the shelter and the kindnesses shown to people and animals has built a community partnership that has spanned more than twenty years. […]

Our staff and volunteers have been hard at work over the last few months to give the LAWS facility a much needed overhaul and “spring cleaning”. A plan was made […]