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About Lawton Animal Welfare
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Lawton Animal Welfare (LAW) provides public health and safety for the citizens and animals of Lawton, Oklahoma. Our first focus is ensuring that the streets are safe by capturing animals running freely through the neighborhoods before they become injured or cause injury. The second focus is the enforcement of animal related ordinances th
Lawton Animal Welfare (LAW) provides public health and safety for the citizens and animals of Lawton, Oklahoma. Our first focus is ensuring that the streets are safe by capturing animals running freely through the neighborhoods before they become injured or cause injury. The second focus is the enforcement of animal related ordinances that ensure the health and safety of all concerned as well as the needless over-breeding of animals within the City of Lawton. Once in our care, LAW is committed to providing humane care and protection of animals while they are in our facility.
Our Vision Statement
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Lawton Animal Welfare firmly believes that every animal’s life is valuable and that every effort should be taken to save each life through owner reclaims, adoption, or foster care placement through a rescue organization. This is accomplished through our P.E.T.S. program: Promoting proper care of the animal; Educating the public on pet ow
Lawton Animal Welfare firmly believes that every animal’s life is valuable and that every effort should be taken to save each life through owner reclaims, adoption, or foster care placement through a rescue organization. This is accomplished through our P.E.T.S. program: Promoting proper care of the animal; Educating the public on pet ownership and its responsibility, including the necessity of spaying and neutering their pet; Training staff, volunteers, and the public on how to handle animals; and Saving each life that we can, ‘One Animal at a Time.’
Lawton Animal Welfare also believes that pet over-population can be reduced by spaying and neutering pets. We validate this belief by performing surgical spay and neutering on all animals that are adopted or rescued from the shelter and by informing owners that are reunited with intact animals of the value of the spay/neuter programs.
Paw Prints in the community: Our Top Stories
Ft. Sill's Leadership Class Lends a Paw at Lawton Animal Welfare
On August 2, volunteers from Fort Sill’s Advanced Leadership Class 015-25 spent the day lending a helping hand at Lawton Animal Welfare. The group eagerly jumped in to walk dogs, giving the pups some much-needed exercise and attention. They also assisted in the cat adoption area, where they helped care for and socialize with the feline residents. Their time was filled with wagging tails, purrs, and plenty of smiles. The volunteers shared how much they enjoyed connecting with the animals, knowing their efforts made a difference in their comfort and happiness while they wait for new homes.
If your organization, team, or group would like to volunteer at our shelter, please call us at 580-581-3219 or email at angela.mcguire@lawtonok.gov. We look forward to hearing from you!
Supervisor of the year
Lawton Animal Welfare's Superintendent, Cliff Blasengame, was awarded Supervisor of the Year at the City of Lawton's 2025 Employee Awards Banquet.
When Cliff began his role as Superintendent at Lawton Animal Welfare in July 2024, he wanted to bring about change- a change in the public's perception of Animal Welfare, a change in morale among staff, and a change in the quality of the shelter as a whole.
Since then, Cliff has secured a contract for a new, modern Animal Welfare facility. He has also implemented changes in staff which has led to a significant increase in morale and improved the quality of customer service in the field and at the shelter. He has implemented new training avenues for the Animal Control Officers which will enable them to better serve the community. He continually advocates for better shelter management software and updated equipment for housing, veterinary care, and safety.
Cliff came into his new position with a clear vision and determination to shine a positive light on Lawton Animal Welfare. His leadership and hard work in the past eleven months has been a valuable asset to Lawton Animal Welfare and the Lawton community. This award was well-deserved and we could not be more proud of our Superintendent. Congratulations!
Teen Leader Leaves a Paw-sitive Mark on Lawton
Rachel Barrera’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project Supports Lawton Animal Welfare
At just 15 years old, Rachel Barrera is already proving that leadership, compassion, and community service knows no age limit. A proud member of Girl Scout Troop 149, Rachel recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award Project-one of the highest honors in Girl Scouting- by making a meaningful contribution to Lawton Animal Welfare.
Rachel, a homeschooled 10th grader, chose Lawton Animal Welfare as the focus of her project after discovering the shelter on Facebook. A lifelong animal lover, she felt inspired to help and believed the project was both achievable and a valuable step toward her future college goals.
“I’ve always loved animals,” Rachel shared. “When I found the Lawton Animal Welfare on Facebook, I knew I wanted to help.” Rachel’s altruistic idea was to create a guidebook for the Lawton Animal Welfare as her Gold Award Project. The 109-page guide, Staying Paw-sitively Smart: A Guide to Keeping Pets Healthy, Happy, and Safe, covers the care and responsibilities of pet ownership of the animal types we see in our shelter. This guide will be linked on our website under the “Resources” tab.
Despite her short time in Lawton, Rachel’s dedication has made a lasting impression on the shelter and the animals in its care. Her efforts reflect more than just a school project—they showcase a genuine passion for service and a drive to make a difference wherever life takes her.
In addition to her impressive 12-year journey in Girl Scouts, Rachel is also pursuing her Eagle Award through Boy Scouts—a rare and commendable dual path. She balances her commitment to both Scouts with hobbies like hiking, painting, sculpting, and swimming competitively as part of a local swim team.
Rachel’s family, including her father who serves in the U.S. Army, will soon be relocating to Germany. She leaves behind not just friends and memories in Lawton, but a community uplifted by her efforts. As one of five siblings, Rachel also sets an inspiring example for her three sisters and one brother.
Though her time in Lawton was brief, Rachel Barrera’s legacy will live on through the improved lives of shelter animals and the people who care for them, and the community who utilizes our website. Lawton Animal Welfare is proud to have been the focus of her Gold Award and is grateful for the difference she’s made.
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