Paws for a Cause as LAWS Doggie Dash Returns to Lakefield June 14
/By Scott Arnold
Dogs, walkers and animal lovers will take over Lakefield next month as the LAWS Doggie Dash returns to raise funds for animals in need.
LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)
The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is gearing up for the third annual Doggie Dash on Sunday, June 14 at Isabel Morris Park, bringing together community members and their four-legged companions for a day of fundraising and family fun.
The event supports the rescue, rehabilitation, medical care and adoption efforts carried out by LAWS, which operates as a non-profit animal shelter without government funding. Organizers say community events like Doggie Dash play an important role in helping continue care for local animals.
LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)
Participants can register individually or as teams and are asked to raise a minimum of $100. Each participant will receive a personalized fundraising page to collect donations. Organizers also note that people without dogs are encouraged to take part.
LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)
Walkers can choose between 1.5-kilometre and 2.5-kilometre routes through Lakefield, with local performers Betty Baker and Washboard Hank leading the way. Registration begins at noon, opening remarks start at 12:30 pm and the walk gets underway at 1 pm.
LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)
The event continues after the walk with an afternoon of activities at Isabel Morris Park. Live music from Caitlin O’Connor and The Detention Club is planned alongside food vendors including The Vine and Ghost Taco, family games, artisans and community vendors.
LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)
Visitors will also have a chance to bid on silent auction items donated by local businesses and supporters, with prizes including Blue Jays tickets, a round of golf at Wildfire Golf Club, gift certificates, camping gear and more.
LAWS Doggie Dash set for June 14 (Photo provided by Lakefield Animal Welfare Society)
