#48: Subaru Loves (HAWS) Pets
Car company Subaru of America has advocated for animals for many years. They earmark donations for humane societies and animal welfare organizations across the country, and also host adoption events for local shelters and rescues at their dealerships.
For almost a decade, Wilde Subaru of Waukesha has been our local Subaru partner dealer. Their support comes in both monetary donations, and in hosting our Mobile Adoption Team for an annual same-day adoption event each October.
For this event, our teams work together to ensure success! In the days leading up to the event we use various media and social media platforms to advertise which pets will be at the event and what types of homes they are looking for. That Saturday, the local Subaru crew sets up a comfortable, safe area for HAWS’ adoptables to hang-out for the day, inviting meet’n’greets with car shoppers and salespeople alike. Both HAWS and Subaru provide incentives and fun take-home items including dog toys and leashes, giving the entire event a festive feel.
Over the years, these same-day events have helped find loving adoptive homes for HAWS’ pets, while also giving our team and shelter a boost in the community. The awareness created, along with the sustaining donations, helps keep HAWS strong in the community. Subaru Loves Pets, and HAWS Loves Subaru!