Lauren Elizabeth Foundation

08/14/2026

Today, we honor Lauren Elizabeth, who would have been 33 today. 💙😇

We love and miss her every day, and we keep her memory alive by caring for animals in need. Every life we touch through rescue is a part of Lauren’s legacy and a reminder that love can continue to make a difference. 🐾

Happy 33rd birthday, Lala 🥳🎂🎈. Your light lives on through every animal we help. 💙

07/29/2026

☀️ Weekend Heat Alert, Nevada! ☀️

Triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast, and while we’re making plans for the weekend, our furry friends are counting on us to keep them safe.

🐾 Bring pets indoors whenever possible.
💧 Keep fresh, cool water available at all times.
🌳 Make sure outdoor animals have plenty of shade.
🚗 Never leave a pet in a parked car—not even for a minute.

🐕 Skip midday walks and check the pavement with the back of your hand. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for their paws.

If you see an animal in distress from the heat, don’t ignore it. A simple act of kindness can save a life.
Let’s help every Nevada pet stay safe, cool, and loved this weekend. ❤️🐾

AdoptDontShop

05/20/2026

🐾🐶Join us May 29–31 for a special fundraiser weekend benefiting the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation 💙🐈

Dine at either Lazy Dog location — Town Square or Downtown Summerlin — and support LEF by presenting or mentioning our flyer at checkout.

✨ We’ll also be on-site Saturday, May 30 from 11 AM – 4 PM and would love to see you there!

Can’t make it in person? Order online using code LEFNV to support virtually. 📲

Thank you for helping us continue our mission and for supporting the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation. Every meal makes a difference, and we’re so grateful for this amazing community!

GiveBack

05/19/2026

🐶🐾💙Join us for the next Lauren Elizabeth Foundation fundraising event at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar for Mental Health Awareness Month! 🐈🐈‍⬛💙

When you dine on May 29–30 at the or locations, simply mention the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation to your server, and Lazy Dog will donate 10% of your check to support our mission.

Come out, enjoy a great meal, and help us continue supporting animals in need throughout the great state of Nevada! 💙

04/11/2026

🐾 Happy National Pet Day to our favorite coworkers, therapists, and snack inspectors 🐶🐱🐾

At the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation, we believe every animal deserves belly rubs, full bowls, and a whole lot of love. Today (and every day), we’re proud to support pets in need across Nevada 💙

Give your pet an extra treat from us… they said it’s okay 😉

04/10/2026

April 10th is National Farm Animal Day 🐄🐖🐑🐴

A day to recognize the gentle souls who give so much, often without a voice of their own. At The Lauren Elizabeth Foundation, we believe every animal—farm, domestic, or wild—deserves compassion, care, and a chance at a better life.

In rural Nevada, we’re committed to advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves, supporting veterinary care, and standing up for animals in need every single day.

Today, we celebrate them. Tomorrow, we keep showing up. 💙

03/24/2026

We’re feeling inspired and grateful after attending a wonderful fundraiser for the Nevada SPCA 💙🐾

At the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation, we believe deeply in the connection between animal welfare and mental health. Events like this remind us just how powerful compassion, community, and advocacy can be—for both people and animals.

The Nevada SPCA team brings an incredible depth of knowledge, dedication, and heart to everything they do. They are a guiding light for all of us trying to make a difference in this world. 

Together, we can continue to raise awareness, support mental wellness, and create brighter futures for animals and the humans who love them. 💫

03/11/2026

Rescue Shelby of the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation is heading strong into 2026!🐶🐾💙🐈

We’re excited to continue our support of the White Pine Critter Fix program in Ely, Nevada. Access to affordable spay and neuter services is vital in rural communities, and we are proud to help ensure that families and rescue partners in White Pine County have the resources they need.

The Lauren Elizabeth Foundation 💙remains deeply committed to supporting animals in rural areas across the state of Nevada. Together, we can reduce overpopulation, improve animal health, and strengthen the communities that care for them.

Thank you to everyone who helps make this mission possible. Here’s to another year of compassion, collaboration, and lifesaving impact in 2026!

03/06/2026

LEF is very proud to continue to support the White Pine Critter Fix Program! So much great work has been done with much more to come! Thank you Cris Ann Bybee and Jenny Holt Fowler for your dedication and care of our four legged friends in need❤️🐾❤️

Thank you to our most recent White Pine Critter Fix (WPCF) donors:

O'Flaherty Family
Lauren Elizabeth Foundation
Smash N' Grab

You all make our work possible! Have a wonderful week!

02/15/2026

❤️🐾 Love Is a Four-Legged Word 🐾❤️

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the unconditional love of our furry friends across Nevada! 🐶🐱

At the Lauren Elizabeth Foundation, every wag, purr, and gentle nuzzle reminds us why we do what we do. Love isn’t just chocolates and roses — it’s rescue, compassion, second chances, and forever homes.

💖 Adopt.
💖 Foster.
💖 Donate.
💖 Share the love.

There are so many dogs and cats waiting for their perfect Valentine — could it be you?
Let’s make this season of love one filled with warm beds, full bowls, and forever families. 🏡🐾