Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Getting Its Paws Together For Doggie Dash Fundraiser

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society will host the Doggie Dash, a dog-walking fundraiser to help animals in need at the Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield this Sunday at noon.

Photo courtesy of LAWS.

According to a press release, dog owners can walk with their canine friends for 1.5 or 2.5 km through Lakefield to help rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for more dogs and cats in the community.

Registration will open at noon and the walk will kick off at 1:00 p.m.

Sarah VDB will play live music, food vendors, local artisans, and small businesses selling their handmade goods after the walk.

Participants are encouraged to register online or on-site at the event, with collected donations of $100 or more.

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Peterborough Humane Society Receives Over $20,000 On Betty White's Birthday

The Peterborough Humane Society received $20,376 in donations on Monday in celebration of Betty White’s birthday.

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White, an American actress, comedian and animal rights advocate, passed away on Dec. 31 at the age of 99.

To honour her legacy fans started an international campaign called the #BettyWhiteChallenge. The campaign encouraged people to donate money to their local animal shelters to celebrate the icons 100th birthday on Monday.

By Tuesday morning PHS had announced that they had received $20,376 with more donations still incoming.

“It has absolutely knocked our socks off at PHS. To know that we are one of thousands of animal shelters across the country, and world, that are feeling the positive impact from this social media movement,” said Emily Craigen, communications and development coordinator at PHS. “I mean, Betty White was already this beloved cultural icon and to have this movement come to life that benefits animals in need around the globe, it's inspiring.”

In addition to the PHS receiving generous donations from community members, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society announced on social media that they received over $9,000 on donations on Monday.

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Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Hosting Kitten Adopt-A-Thon

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is hosting an adopt-a-thon on Sunday, in hopes to find homes for the kittens currently in foster homes through the agency.

Photo courtesy of Lakefield Animal Welfare Society.

There will be approximately ten kittens of all different ages, genders and colours up for adoption on Sunday.

The kittens are currently living in foster homes, and will be ready to go home with a new family immediately after the event. It is suggested that those attending come with a cat carrier.

There is a $150 charge to adopt a kitten, but $50 of that will be returned after the kitten is spayed or neutered (they are currently too young to do so).

“Sometimes the kittens become available all at once, like this, and it’s easier to have all of the foster parents bring the kittens here all at once,” said Dee Hargreaves, staff at LAWS.

Hargreaves notes that during Sunday’s event only kittens will be available for adoption.

To book an appointment for viewings call 705-652-0588.

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Meet A Dog Named Autumn Saved By The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society From Horrible Owners

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is a wonderful non-profit organization that rescues stray, injured and abused animals in the Lakefield area. Take the case of "Autumn", a severely injured dog that recently came to them. As they posted to their Facebook page, Autumn "was rescued from a backyard where she's been tied up for WHO knows how long! Her owners either didn't notice or didn't care that her eye infection had caused her eye to rupture." The photos below—via their Facebook post—are utterly disturbing to look at but this is the kind of horrific stuff they deal with, and why their role is vital in saving animals.

Autumn

Autumn has had her eye removed and is safe in a foster home until she's ready for her new forever home, LAWS says. She has an amazing personality, even after all she's been through. If you're interested in donating to help with the medical costs, contact LAWS. Every amount counts in large amounts.

UPDATED post: And here is what Autumn looks like now after love and care...

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Look: The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Desperately Needs You To Adopt Their Cats

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is in desperate need of your help. Their cages are full and they're running out of food. Learn more about adopting here, and donating here. Please spread the word if you know of anyone who would like to adopt a cat. Below are just some of the felines available there...

[Lakefield Animal Welfare Society] 

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PtboPics: Stuff That Happened Around The Patch This Long Weekend

Waiting for their first train ride of the year at the zoo! Making fishing lures at the Farmers Market LAWS semi-annual yard sale Plant Sale at the Hutchison House Museum  Getting the blades sharpened for the gardening season

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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