Lynn Olenik announces retirement

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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.

August 2024 Tattle Tails

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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…

HAWS announces 50-50-50 adoption campaign

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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…

August 2022 Tattle Tails Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, INC. Inside: Direct Line, Leading the Pack, k9 task force announced, rescues and adoptions, Where it all starts, meet the neighbors, Helping hands and paws. Humane Animal Welfare Society. Haws is an open admission, no-kill shelter dedicated to strengthening the relationship between animals and humans thorough adoptions and education, making a more compassionate community possible

August 2022 Tattle Tails

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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.