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       LAWS had the pleasure of visiting Trent University three times this March as students buckle down for end-of-term projects and exams. Student organizations invited us to bring a […]

During Selwyn Township’s PolarFest over the final weekend in January, LAWS participated once again in the Lakefield Village Lions Club’s Chocolate Creations Festival. We brought back our kissing booth, reimagined this […]

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 […]