At the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS), we are dedicated to pets and their people.
The Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) uses innovative ideas to achieve the goal of a humane community.
Through our diverse programs, HAWS is committed to remaining an open admission shelter while also maintaining no-kill status. To that end, HAWS has created programs to both care for animals in need and to craft a long-lasting solution supporting pets and their people in our community.
At the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS), we are dedicated to pets and their people.
The Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) uses innovative ideas to achieve the goal of a humane community.
Through our diverse programs, HAWS is committed to remaining an open admission shelter while also maintaining no-kill status. To that end, HAWS has created programs to both care for animals in need and to craft a long-lasting solution supporting pets and their people in our community.
What does it mean to be an open admission shelter?
HAWS keeps our doors open to animals in need, from lost and stray pets to those in distress, and works tirelessly to ensure every animal finds the care and support they deserve. We do not charge a surrender fee for Waukesha County pets to enter our facility or require an appointment to re-home a pet.
What does it mean to be a no-kill shelter?
The term no-kill is easily misunderstood and complex. While there is no universally agreed upon benchmark definition of no-kill, the larger animal welfare and humane society community commonly defines no-kill shelters as those who adopt out to new homes or reunite with their loving families 90% or more of the animals in their care. For the past decade, HAWS has far exceeded the 90% benchmark.
Adoptions, Fostering Program, Spay/Neuter Services, Medical Care, Training/Behavior, Animal Rescue/Transport, Public Education, Volunteer Program
HAWS adoption wards are open to the public for walk-throughs during viewing/adoption hours (no application is needed to walk through).
To view an animal one-on-one, or to enter the cat colony rooms, a current application is required.
Applicants must be 18 years or older. A valid ID will be required in order to adopt.
Applications can be completed both online and in person.
In most cases, HAWS animals will be viewed and adopted on the same day, as long as all requirements have been met!
When you arrive to view an animal, we require all members of the household to be present.
DOG viewings: Bring any dogs that are currently in the home.
When adopting, dogs are required to go home on a leash and wear a collar. A harness is encouraged, but not required. You can bring your own or purchase them at HAWS.
CAT viewings: Please leave your pet(s) in the comfort of your home.
When adopting, we ask that you bring a pet carrier. If you do not have one, we will provide you with one.
SMALL ANIMAL viewings: Please leave your pet(s) in the comfort of your home.
When adopting, we ask that you bring a carrier. If you do not have one, we will provide you with one.
If you are unable to meet the requirements, you may not be able to view or adopt.
Lastly, please make sure that you bring an acceptable form of payment (Cash, Credit/Debit)
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