Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is temporarily closing its doors effective Friday, March 27th. The no-kill shelter is seeking people to foster or adopt the cats in its care.
Shortly after announcing the temporary closure on Facebook on Friday night (March 20) and identifying an urgent need for supporters to adopt or foster all of its animals, LAWS had an “overwhelming response” for the dogs in its care, and will be completing all dog adoptions and fosters internally.
However, the shelter has a number of cats in its care that still require homes.
Beginning on Monday (March 23) at 9 a.m., pictures and details of the cats will be posted in the front windows of the LAWS shelter at 2887 Lakefield Road in Lakefield.
Because of social distancing requirements, no-one will be allowed entry into the shelter to look at or meet the cats. If you are interested in adopting or fostering a cat, you must choose a cat based on the picture and details and by talking to LAWS staff.
Once you have decided on a cat, a LAWS staff member will remove the cat’s picture from the window and retrieve your chosen cat from inside the building. You must have your own cat carrier to transport the animal.
Selection of cats will be on a first come, first served basis. If you choose to adopt or foster a cat, you will be solely responsible for any vet care needed by the cat once it leaves LAWS.
LAWS will reopen at an undetermined date in the future only when it is deemed safe for staff, volunteers, and clients to be onsite.
