Adopt a Pet

Take a walk down adoption row… The Lawton Animal Welfare Division is currently facing a population crisis at its Lawton facility and is asking for the public's help to ease the over-population. With the recent flooding in the Lawton area, Lawton Animal Welfare has has to take a lot of animals who were separated from their families during that time. With ...

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Man's Best Friend Dog Training, in conjunction with Rainbow Bridge Can Wait Animal Rescue is bringing the Companions for Warriors Project to Southwest Oklahoma.

The Lawton City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved a new, reduced-fee schedule to adopt and recover pets from Lawton Animal Welfare.

With pet overpopulation on the rise, and local concerns about the fees charged by the City of Lawton for pet adoption, the Lawton Animal Welfare committee spent months going over all the costs, and has come up with some recommendations for the city council to consider.

For the first time in history, the Lawton Animal Welfare District is participating in a national program to aid in cutting down on pet overpopulation.

Recently, the American Humane Association named the Disney classic "Old Yeller" as it's all-time family movie.

One of Lawton's least known fun spots is the Vito Baxter Puppy Promenade at the McMahon Dog Park, located at the corner of Lee and 30th.

Miranda Lambert and her MuttNation Foundation have many achievements to celebrate. For three years, MuttNation Foundation's annual Mutts Across America initiative has continued to raise money and awareness for animal shelters across the nation.

In the world of sports, athletes who can play the game well, seemingly easy and with little or no training are called "naturals". In the world of animal therapy, Nala the poodle from St. Paul, Minnesota is a "natural". Every day, Doug Dawson heads to his job at the Lyngblomsten nursing home, leaving his teacup poodle, Nala, at home by herself...

Just a reminder during this joyous season, don't forget your pets this holiday season. While they don't know the difference between Christmas and Chanukah, make sure they are remembered, if not just for the comedy value, this holiday.

Strong enough to pull a sled, gentle enough to cuddle a baby. Your dog is your best friend, your protector, your child and your companion.