#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…
#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,…
#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…
WAUKESHA — July 30, 2024. Lynn Olenik, long-time leader of HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, has announced her retirement effective July 29, 2024. Olenik began her 20-year tenure at HAWS in September of 2004, and has had a profound impact on the organization, animal welfare and the Waukesha county community.
9:00am: While our front doors may have just been unlocked and opened for the day, HAWS has already been a hive of activity for several hours. Kennel caregivers and the SNIP clinic team have been busy bringing the shelter to life, greeting the current residents and prepping for the day ahead. Adoption counselors are busy…
WAUKESHA — July 22, 2024. Fuzz therapy is needed now more than ever! Here’s a fluff piece that any dog lover will appreciate: HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, announces the 50-50-50 adoption campaign. Starting immediately, due to a generous donation, HAWS’ adoption fees are 50% off for the next 50 dogs…
TWO DAYS! Saturday, March 15th from 10am – 3pm Sunday, March 16th from 10am-1pm Stock up on new-to-you books, CDs, DVDs, video games, board games, puzzles & more! Have items to donate? We’ll take them at HAWS up to Friday, March 14th – but please, no VHS, cassettes, magazines or electronics. Questions? Please contact [email protected]
This month at HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, celebrate a 30th birthday, join a tailgate party and save the planet!
HAWS’ K9 Task Force is responsible for creating and implementing individual management plans for the dogs at HAWS, to support shelter residents through tailored enrichment, environmental modification, medical intervention and more as needed. Overall goals include improved quality of life, increasing desired behaviors and easing the transition from shelter life to adoptive home life.