#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…
#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…