HAWS Joins Greater Good Charities, Southwest Airlines, and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to Operate Emergency Airlift of More than 150 Shelter Pets from the Southeast to the Midwest

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WAUKESHA ­­— October 11, 2024. In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, HAWS – the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, and local shelters Elmbrook Humane Society, Washington County Humane Society, Humane Society of Jefferson County, Dane County Humane Society, Green County Humane Society and Eau Claire Community Humane Association, are joining Greater Good Charities,…

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene, HAWS & Wisconsin Shelter Partners Join Greater Good Charities to Fly More Than 100 Shelter Pets from South Carolina to Wisconsin to Find Adoptive Homes

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WAUKESHA ­­— October 1, 2024. HAWS – the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, and Wisconsin shelter partners are joining Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit, to fly more than 100 shelter pets impacted by Hurricane Helene in Florence, SC to Waukesha, WI to find new loving homes.

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.

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…