Citizens Committee for Lakewood's Animals & Shelter supports the Municipal Lakewood Animal Shelter as a separate, not-for-profit organization.
Our Mission
As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, CCLAS is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the lives of Lakewood's companion animals. We provide financial assistance and other resources to the Lakewood Animal Shelter for the quality care of abandoned, orphaned, sick and injured animals. In addition, we promote adoptions and advocate for animal welfare through community outreach and education.
Our Vision
Building a community where all our companion animals receive appropriate care and are treated with empathy, kindness and respect. We envision a Lakewood where every pet lives a safe, healthy and happy life by utilizing these principles:
Over thirty five years ago, Lakewood did not have a shelter, so the original "citizens" got together to petition the City of Lakewood to provide a place for stray, abandoned, and neglected animals, and raised the funds necessary to open the shelter. In 1984, CCLAS registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. CCLAS works side-by- side with the City of Lakewood and shelter staff to increase the health and well-being of the homeless animals at the shelter. CCLAS is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes.
CCLAS ensures that foster families have the supplies they need to take care of needy animals before they reach their forever homes.
CCLAS helps supply vet care for the orphaned, abandoned, sick and injured animals that arrive at the Lakewood Animal Shelter every year.
Every dollar raised by CCLAS goes toward helping homeless and in need animals have a happier, healthier life.
General Inquires, Questions, Volunteering - Email [email protected]
Financial questions, donation receipts - Email [email protected]
Foster Inquiries - Contact the Animal Shelter at (216) 529-5020.
Lost Pets/Animal Control - Contact the Animal Shelter at (216) 529-5020.
NOTE: The Lakewood Animal Shelter does NOT accept owner surrenders.
Throughout the year, we participate in fundraisers like Hair of the Dog Happy Hour, Lakewood Summer Meltdown, Lakewood Arts Festival Bake Sale and more! One of the most fun ways to support CCLAS is to come out and enjoy our events!
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