Upcoming Events
Home Brewers Festival
Home Brewers Festival - Benefiting Laramie Animal Welfare Society 🐾
Join us for a fun-filled evening of great beer, live music, and community spirit, all in support of animals in need! The Home Brewers Festival will be March 7, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Laramie Animal Welfare Society.
Sample a wide variety of beers crafted by talented local home brewers while enjoying live music, delicious food, and a lively silent auction packed with great items. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out for a good cause, this event has something for everyone.
🎟 Ticket Options: online tickets will be available soon at: https://laramieevents.com/event/home-brewers-festival-3/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
VIP Ticket ($40) — Early access at 5:00 pm, plus a pretzel necklace and commemorative glass
Standard Ticket ($30 advance / $35 at the door) — Doors open at 6:00 pm, includes a commemorative glass, live music, and access to the silent auction
**Tickets will be available at the door until capacity is reached.
📍 Event Details
Date: March 7
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (VIP access at 5:00 pm)
Location: Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 E Garfield, Laramie
Hosted by: Hits 106
Every ticket helps support LAWS’ mission to care for animals, provide medical treatment, and help pets find loving homes. Grab your friends, raise a glass, and help make a difference for animals in our community!
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We are currently accepting donations for the live silent auction taking place during the Home Brewers Festival. If you or your business would like to contribute, items of all sizes are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Popular donation ideas include:
Wine or craft beverage baskets
Weekend getaways or vacation stays
Movie or date-night baskets
Jewelry
Plants or garden items
Local art or handmade goods
Pet-themed items or gift baskets
Silent auction donations directly support the lifesaving work of the Laramie Animal Welfare Society, and help make this event a success for both animals and our community.
If you’re interested in donating an item or experience, please email us at: laramieanimalwelfaresociety1@gmail.com
PAWS AND CLAUS – Holiday Open House
✨PAWS AND CLAUS – Holiday Open House 🎅
Event Hosted By: Healing Foundations Massage, Providence and Altitude Environmental.
📅 Saturday, December 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Healing Foundations Massage (Laramie, WY)
Celebrate the season with the whole family at our Paws and Claus Holiday Open House! Your $10 ticket includes:
• A photo with Santa
• A hot chocolate
• A gift from Santa (while supplies last!)
Enjoy festive fun with:
• Kids’ games & prizes
• A silent auction
• Holiday treats & cheer
• Support for LAWS animals ❤️
A portion of all proceeds benefits the Laramie Animal Welfare Society (LAWS).
🎟 Tickets: Available online HERE, at Healing Foundations Massage, or at the door.
Howl-iday Pet Food Giveaway
Howl-iday Food Giveaway Day
We’re partnering with the Army National Guard to put on a special community event this Saturday — free dog food for Laramie families! Thanks to a generous surplus of donated dog food (from Murdoch's and from our wonderful community), we’re opening our doors to anyone who could use a little extra help keeping their pups fed and happy. Come and get it!
📅 When: This Saturday 12/13
📍 Where: Drive-thru pickup in front of 606 Skyline Dr.
🕒 Time: 1-3 PM
What you need to know:
Open to everyone
Limited quantities per family so we can make sure all interested folks have the chance to participate. (We have a lot to give away, so we don't anticipate running out).
Just come by, pick up some food, and help us make sure no local dog goes hungry.
Feel free to share this post to help spread the word! We can’t wait to see you and help fill some happy dog bowls!
UW Holiday Market
LAWS at the UW Holiday Market
We’re excited to share that LAWS will be at the UW Holiday Market this year! Join us on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM at the UW Conference Center for a day full of holiday cheer.
Stop by our booth to shop wonderful pet-themed gifts and special items for both pets and their humans — perfect for anyone on your list.
The Holiday Market will feature talented local artisans, unique handcrafted items, and festive fun for the whole family. Don your favorite ugly sweater, bring your friends, and get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year — all while supporting local makers and your favorite rescue.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Townsquare Title Open House - Benefiting LAWS & the Laramie Soup Kitchen
🎄 Holiday Open House Fundraiser – December 11th 🎄
1 PM to 6 PM
TownSquare Title is hosting a Holiday Open House and has generously chosen LAWS and the Laramie Soup Kitchen as the beneficiaries of this year’s fundraiser! ❤️🐾
The event features:
🍪 A Cookie Decorating Contest
☕ Hot chocolate, cider & treats
🎁 Donation opportunities to support both organizations
🏆 Voting for your favorite cookies ($1 = 1 vote, all proceeds donated)
If you’d like to stop by, enjoy some holiday fun, and support LAWS, the event runs from 1–6 PM on December 11th.
A big thank you to TownSquare Title for including LAWS in this community fundraiser! ❄️✨
Elevation Dog Daycare & Pet Resort Stocking Raffle
Elevation Dog Daycare & Pet Resort is spreading some holiday cheer and supporting LAWS at the same time! 🎄🐾
They’re hosting a Holiday Stocking Raffle and there are several fun ways to earn tickets:
🎁 Buy a Holiday Cookie (all proceeds benefit LAWS)
🎁 Bring in a donation (see wish list below!)
🎁 Bonus ticket: Show you’ve liked Elevation Pet Resort’s and LAWS’s Facebook pages
📅 Drawing: January 2nd
📍 Elevation Pet Resort – 202 N 3rd St, Laramie WY
They’re also offering a Holiday Special — 20% off Woof products!
LAWS Donation Wish List:
• Woof items
• Dog & cat treats
• Dog & cat food
• Puppy pads
• Paper towels
• Garbage bags
• Cardboard cat scratchers
• Wild Bird seed
• Hypoallergenic baby wipes
• Kitten & puppy nursing supplies
Huge thank-you to Elevation for choosing to support our animals this holiday season! 💚🐶🐱
Save the Date: Giving Tuesday – December 2nd! ❤️
🐾 Save the Date: Giving Tuesday – December 2nd! ❤️
Mark your calendars! Giving Tuesday is coming up on December 2nd, and this year LAWS is focusing on two vital areas of impact:
🏠 Our New Building: “Almost Home” at 606 Skyline
Your Giving Tuesday support will help us continue transforming this space into a safe, functional, community-focused animal resource center — including foster supply storage, a pet pantry, TNR holding space, cat rooms, meeting areas, and more.
🐾 Our Daily Lifesaving Work
Your generosity also keeps our day-to-day programs running strong:
• Fostering & adoption
• TNR services
• Emergency medical care
• Support for local pets and families
• Supplies, food, and transportation for animals in need
Every donation — big or small — helps us care for animals today while building a better tomorrow.
We’ll be sharing our official Giving Tuesday donation page soon. For now, help us spread the word and mark your calendars.
Together, we can make a huge impact for animals across Albany County. 💙🐾
Coffee for a Cause -Perk & Pet Event at Motive Coffee
Coffee for a Cause -Perk & Pet Event -Motive Coffee
Join LAWS and Motive Coffee for Laramie Main Street’s Small Business Saturday celebration! Enjoy great coffee, meet adoptable pets, and support local animals, all in one stop.
📅 Saturday, November 29
⏰ Pets onsite 9–11 AM | Shop 8 AM–1 PM
📍 Motive Coffee – 507 E. Ivinson Ave., Laramie
What to Expect:
• Meet adoptable dogs & puppies in person
• Hop on Zoom to meet adoptable cats
• Enjoy your favorite drinks & take home a fresh roast
• Support a local business and LAWS programs
A portion of sales will benefit LAWS, helping fund:
• Foster & Adoption Services
• TNR Program
• Support for local pets and families
Come grab a coffee, meet some furry friends, and make an impact this Small Business Saturday!
Learn more about Motive Coffee on their website HERE
Learn more about Laramie Main Street’s Small Business Saturday HERE
Famous 25¢ Cookout
Famous 25¢ Cookout at Murdoch’s – Benefiting LAWS!
📍 Location: Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply – Laramie, WY
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until we sell out!)
Join us for Murdoch’s Famous 25¢ Cookout, benefiting the Laramie Animal Welfare Society!