#8: Training Classes – Basic Manners Communication is key in all relationships. Understanding each other goes a long way! Basic Manners is a six-week-long foundation class that teaches skills such as sit, down, come, wait, stay and focus on the handler. It helps owners build a relationship of trust with their dog that ultimately makes…
#7: Media Partners When HAWS needs to get the word out – about a pet in need, an adoption special, a special transport, a fun event – we are lucky to have media partners that are ready to help. HAWS makes monthly appearances (and more!) on TMJ4’s Morning Blend, giving information about our programs and…
#6: Summer Camp Registration…Open NOW! Yay, Campers! NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK SUMMER – HAWS Summer Camp! Education is an integral part of HAWS’ mission, and we want to make learning enjoyable – especially for the youth of our community. Teaching kids the values of empathy and compassion translates to more caring relationships, and…
#5: Milwaukee Admirals Dog Day Why would you take your dog to a hockey game? It seems like an odd pairing – bring your dog indoors to an arena full of ice to “watch” a professional team play. When the Milwaukee Admirals introduced their first “Dog Day” over a decade ago, HAWS was on…
Summer Camp Counselor Join us this summer as a camp counselor—spend your days with youth and animals leading fun, meaningful activities for youth while interacting with adoptable pets. Camp counselors report to the Education Manager and is responsible for delivering summer camp humane education programs, engaging and supportively supervising youth program participants. This is an…
#4: Blanket Donations Keep HAWS’ Herd Warm Snow falls softly from above, slowly covering the field. Horses graze nearby, making this a picture-perfect winter moment. But wait: it’s Wisconsin. Winter is cold. Frigid even. The horses that make up HAWS’ Herd at our Schallock Center for Animals eagerly wait each morning to be led…
#3: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – our animal rescue helpers! When a resident calls to report an animal in distress, our rescue team is grateful for the assistance from local law enforcement! Often they are true first responders and initiate the rescues. The trained professionals at HAWS have saved deer tangled in soccer nets,…
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#2: HAWS Brings Happy Tails to YOU! Our Mobile Adoption and Outreach teams are always ready for a road trip to a local business, to give our adoptable pets some important out-of-shelter time. These visits are beneficial for the pets (new scenery and people to meet!) and are a welcome addition to a maybe…
#1: Dog Walkers who brave the cold… HAWS’ Dog Walkers are the most dedicated bunch around. As an open admission and no-kill shelter, HAWS is committed to adopting all pets that come to our shelter. Whether it takes 24 hours or 24 weeks, we are also committed to the physical and mental health…