The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.
HAWS License #267280-DS
Fest for the Pets!
HAWS is excited to announce that we have again been chosen as the beneficiary of Casa del Rio’s annual Margaritafest, the weekend fundraising party at the popular Waukesha restaurant!
The event runs this Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 at 408 E. Main Street, Waukesha. Friday’s festivities run from 4 - 11pm and feature FREE admission with a donated item from HAWS' Wish List. The cookout will include a trivia contest at 6:30pm, raffle prizes, giveaways and music by Los Guys from 7 - 11pm. The Bacardi Girls will keep things hopping at the outside bar area.
On Saturday, the action happens between 2 - 11pm, with a Zumba Dance Workout kicking things off from 2-4pm. The evening will again include a cookout, outside bar, more trivia (6:30pm) and raffle prizes, music by Sound Therapy from 7-11pm and a visit from the Jose Cuervo Girls.
Proceeds from the weekend and sales from raffle tickets will be donated to HAWS. HAWS’ Mobile Adoption Center will have pictures of adoptable pets at HAWS on display, and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the shelter and it’s programs for the community.
Cover charge for Margaritafest 2012 is $3. Join us and "Fest for the pets!!!"
By the way - Also this weekend, at the HAWS' shelter at 701 Northview Road, we'll be hosting our usual Pet First Aid class (1-4pm) and our Small Pet Pedicures (9:30-10:30am). All the details for these and other HAWS' programs are available on our Upcoming Events calendar on our website!
Adopt 4 Little Paws from HAWS!
HAWS has so many adorable little pets available for adoption that we're having a "RODENT RALLY" this Saturday, 5/12, from 11am - 4pm.
Come meet the Roborovski Hamster Sisters, pictured at top, or mingle with Sprite the Mouse, or get rowdy with the Yanet Rat Family (also pictured)! Check them out, along with all the other great adoptable HAWS' pets at our Pet Showcase.
As a Rally special, a
ll little pets will go home with a bonus gift. HAWS' Small Animal Ward Volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions and make sure you're set for life with your new little best friend.
And don't forget: you can visit all the adoptables at HAWS - 7 days a week at our shelter at 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, or 24/7/365 at our website, www.hawspets.org.
By the way – don’t miss Casa del Rio’s annual MargaritaFest weekend – next Friday and Saturday, May 18-19. Again this year, HAWS is the beneficiary for this fabulous community event…talk about FUN-draising!!! We’ll see you there.
This "MAY" be the Best Month at HAWS
HAWS declares this “may” be the best month of the year for the shelter!
The Friends of HAWS present the 29th Annual Pet Walkathon on May 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Sussex Village Park. Collect pledges or set up a personalized webpage – 100% of donations raised at the Walk are used for animal care and programs at HAWS. Details at the Walkathon webpage of hawspets.org.
Kids ‘N Critters Summer Camps start soon – send your child to this fully interactive experience! Sessions for ages 7-14 run from 2 to 5 days and include animal interaction, training, games, field trips and more. Detailed information and registration available at www.hawspets.org or by calling 262-542-8851, x118.
HAWS’ Mobile Adoption Center “brings happy tails to you!” Join the crew at New Berlin Safety Saturday on May 19th and at Pugfest on May 20th. And, again this year, HAWS is the special beneficiary of Casa del Rio’s annual MargaritaFest the weekend of May 18 - 19! Check out all the Mobile stops at hawspets.org.
I'm Walking for HAWS...and Bruiser,too!
HAWS' 29th Annual Pet Walkathon is coming up next Saturday, May 5th, from 9am - 3pm at Sussex Village Park.
Over the years we've asked people to share why they "walk for HAWS." We've heard wonderful stories about the love connections made at the Walk between adoptable pets and their new forever homes. We've learned how the Walk has brought families together in their support of HAWS and our work. We've even had groups make our event an annual get-together for themselves - a great time with friends and a great cause to boot!
This year, one of our most compelling reasons to Walk is Bruiser, a 5 month-old Chihuahua mix available for adoption at HAWS. In his short lifetime, Bruiser has been a homeless stray who needed shelter, he has healed from a leg-break which required medical assistance and foster care and, as an "intact" male, he was in need of neuter surgery from our SNIP clinic. We were able to take care of ALL of his needs at HAWS, through our on-site services and our network of caring animal people.
HAWS annual Walkathon fundraiser assures we are able to continue to be the safe-haven for pets in need...whatever that need may be! Please join us on May 5th and help us help those animals that mean so much to us. Raise money for the paws and claws at HAWS - on foot or online: here's the link to get you started...and the link to let your fingers do the fundraising...!
By the way - you can watch Bruiser in his TV debut here! He is QUITE the star...