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The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society was pleased to welcome supporters, staff, volunteers, and community partners to our Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2026 at the River Den in Lakefield, […]

The third annual LAWS Doggie Dash, held on Sunday, June 14, proved that a little rain is no match for a determined community of animal lovers. With steady rainfall throughout […]

This spring’s Love in Bloom 50/50 Raffle achieved a new high total for the organization, with a final jackpot of $16,605—a significant increase from our inaugural raffle in summer 2025. […]

    It’s a long-standing tradition at LAWS to thank volunteers with a spring barbecue party during Volunteer Appreciation Week. This year, we took it a step further, opening the […]

       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 […]