Lawton Animal Welfare

Lawton Animal Welfare The Lawton Animal Welfare Division provides shelter for stray and abandoned animals within the City of Lawton Oklahoma.

Strays 580-581-3272
Questions 580-581-3219 Mission Statement:

The Lawton Animal Welfare Divisions Mission is to promote public health and safety and represent the morals of the community through the humane care and protection of its animals. This mission is obtainable through the high standards of professionalism in education, investigation, enforcement, adjudication, rescue, rehabilitation and t

he adoption process. The community can best be served through common decency in caring and direct action to bring about the immediate resolution to all the problems concerning animal welfare in the City of Lawton. It is the duty and responsibility of the Animal Welfare Division to represent all Citizens of Lawton, by fulfilling their mission through enforcement of City Ordinances and State Laws, providing educational programs, providing spay and neutering services to prevent overpopulation, and providing humane treatment of all animals while in our care. It is the goal of the Lawton Animal Welfare Division to assist the community to end the needless suffering of all animals and reduce the need for euthanasia, through Partnership Programs and Education. It is also the responsibility of the Lawton Animal Welfare Division to bridge the gap between the City of Lawton, its Citizens, Rescues, and the Animals in our community, as a single viable team. We also partner with local, regional, and national organizations to promote animal advocacy, pet overpopulation awareness, spay and neuter programs, and shelter volunteerism. One such organization we choose to partner with is the Bissell Foundation. We are participants in their Empty the Shelters Adoption Events. https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/empty-the-shelters/

06/10/2026

TRIVIA #2

✅ Answer: B. A microchip

A microchip with current owner information is the BEST solution for reuniting owners with their pets.

There are microchip scanners placed around Lawton (thank you Fishy’s Friends!-check their website for locations). Veterinary clinics and Lawton Animal Welfare can scan stray animals for microchips as well. Here at LAW, we scan at different intervals while the animal is in our care (intake, vet assessment, surgery, euthanasia, transfer to rescue). We do this in the event that the animal’s behavior at intake prevented a good scan or to check more thoroughly on the body for chip migration. Our goal is to reunite as many animals as we can with their owners.

But now what everyone really wants to know…who is the daily prize winner? Please join in congratulating Tessa Lamoreux!!!

🐾 Wednesday, June 10- Game stops at 3:15pm!!! You've gotta be fast 💨 for this one.PAW Week Trivia #2❓ Which of the foll...
06/10/2026

🐾 Wednesday, June 10- Game stops at 3:15pm!!! You've gotta be fast 💨 for this one.

PAW Week Trivia #2

❓ Which of the following BEST helps reunite lost pets with their owners?

A. A fancy name tag
B. A pretty collar
C. An apple airtag
D. A microchip with current information

🎁 Comment your answer below for a chance to win a PAW Week prize! Only one comment per person please.

🎊Today is Day 2 of our weeklong National Pet Appreciation Week Celebration. 🎊🎟 Don't forget that the names of adopters ...
06/10/2026

🎊Today is Day 2 of our weeklong National Pet Appreciation Week Celebration. 🎊

🎟 Don't forget that the names of adopters for each day are going to be entered into a drawing on Saturday for 5...yes, folks, FIVE raffle baskets with some great items from businesses and vendors in our community!

🧁 We also have some goodies (cupcakes, cookies, bubble wands, wristbands, and little paw squishies-limited quantities) for visitors stopping by to check out our adoptables (no purchase required 😉).

You can also be entered to win our daily prize just by answering our trivia question correctly. 💯

🛑 So stop by and visit us today at 2104 SW 6th Street from 11am-5pm, closed for lunch from1-2pm.

06/09/2026

The correct answer is: B

The Lawton Animal Welfare adopts approximately 1000-1300 animals per year. Last year (Jan-Dec), 1287 pets were adopted! Yay!!! 🐶🐱🐰🐍

And without further ado, the winner is: Shery Sullivan 🥳🎉 Please stop by this week to claim your prize of pet (and human) treats.

Thank you all for playing along. We’ll post another trivia tomorrow for our daily giveaway during our Pet Appreciation Week!!

06/09/2026

🕒 It's time for our Pet Appreciation Week Trivia! Cut off for answers is 5pm!!

🐾 PAW Week Trivia #1

❓ How many pets are adopted from Lawton Animal Welfare a year?

A. 500-600
B. 1000-1300
C. 700-900
D. 1500-2000

🎁 Comment your answer below for a chance to win today's PAW Week prize! All correct answers will be placed into the hat and drawn today at 6pm. Winners can pick up their prize during regular business hours this week.

🐾🎉 PAW WEEK IS COMING TO LAWTON ANIMAL WELFARE! 🎉🐾Join us June 9–13 as we celebrate National Pet Appreciation Week with ...
06/09/2026

🐾🎉 PAW WEEK IS COMING TO LAWTON ANIMAL WELFARE! 🎉🐾

Join us June 9–13 as we celebrate National Pet Appreciation Week with five days of adoptions, prizes, and fun!

To honor the pets who bring so much joy to our lives, we’ll be offering reduced adoption fees throughout the week to help more shelter pets find loving homes.

🎁 PAW WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:
🐾 Daily visitor and adopter incentives
🎟️ Raffle entries for amazing gift baskets
🛍️ Gift baskets filled with donations from local businesses, vendors, and pet lovers
🐶 Pet goodies and surprises
🏠 Reduced adoption fees all week long

Every visit gives you a chance to win! Stop by the shelter to meet our adoptable pets, enter our raffle drawings, and celebrate the special bond between people and pets.

All raffle winners will be drawn on Saturday, June 13!

We are incredibly grateful to our community businesses and vendors whose generosity has helped make these gift baskets possible. Your support helps us continue finding loving homes for the animals in our care.

Every adopted pet goes home spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations.

📅 June 9–13, 2026
📍 Lawton Animal Welfare
2104 SW 6th Street
Tues-Fri 11am-5pm closed for lunch 1-2pm
Sat 10am-2pm
🎁 Grand Prize Basket Drawings: June 13

Come celebrate PAW Week with us and help a shelter pet find the loving family they deserve!

🐾 Because every paw deserves to be appreciated. ❤️

06/09/2026

✨ Talks with Doc: The benefits of spaying & neutering your pets ✨

Dr. Ruble is back explaining why spaying and neutering is one of the best things you can do for your furry family members 🐾

From helping prevent certain health issues to reducing overpopulation and improving behavior, these simple procedures can make a lifelong difference for your pets and our community!

06/03/2026

✨ On today’s episode of Talks with Doc: Fleas & Ticks! 🐾

They may be small, but fleas and ticks can cause big problems for your pets. Dr. Ruble is breaking down why flea and tick prevention is important, how these pests can impact both pets and people, and what you can do to keep your furry family members protected year-round. 🐶🐱☀️

INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY from MG (R) Lee & Terry Baxter! ❤️ Thank you for loving animals as much as we do. We are very grat...
05/27/2026

INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY from MG (R) Lee & Terry Baxter! ❤️ Thank you for loving animals as much as we do. We are very grateful for this donation & what it means for the future of Lawton Animal Welfare.

05/26/2026

✨ On today’s episode of Talks with Doc: Pet Anxiety! 😥

Storm season may be nearing an end, but with some chances in the forecast (& the 4th of July right around the corner), Dr. Ruble is here to share some tips on how to ease any anxiety your pet may experience with loud thunder or noises. 🐶🐱💥

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2104 SW 6th Street
Lawton, OK
73501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15805813219

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