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Each week, Waukesha Patch will highlight some of the animals that are available for adoption at the Humane Animal Welfare Society.Sunny is 8 years old, and is a bright and colorful bird that was brought to the Humane Animal Welfare Society on Oct. 9. Sunny doesn’t do well with kids, which is why Sunny was brought to H.A.W.S in the first place. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, …
Monty The Python, a boa constrictor who has been at Humane Animal Welfare Society since Oct. 12, is seeking owners with reptile experience. The 11-year-old snake was surrended to H.A.W.S. after the owner’s landlord gave the owner 24 hours to get rid of the pet. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of…
They might be two large cats, but they are no orange-colored Garfield. While Garfield inhales lasagna and lives with a perpetual bachelor, Mr. Blues and Talon are the unfortunate products of a divorce and found themselves at the Humane Animal Welfare Society. The pair are seeking a home together, and they have been at H.A.W.S. since Sept. 16. They are 4 years old. And Mr. Blues has an extra toe. Waukesha and Sussex Patches highlight each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption …
Toby, age 7, was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society on Aug. 23 because the owner’s were moving. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and consent of adults at …
Crystal, age 2, was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society on July 19 beause the pit bull was too energetic for the owners. Crystal is aggressive with other dogs, so the pit bull has to be adopted into a puppy-less home. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years …
Sonic, age 2, was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society on July 19 because the pit bull was too energetic for the owners. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and…
Porkchop and Meatloaf are two kittens who are about 4 months old. The playful pair came to Humane Animal Welfare Society on July 21. HAWS currently has an adoption special for older kitten pairs. Each pair with a star on the cage is $60 until further notice. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of …
Todd is a 1-year-old cat who is unbelievably active. He is not good with young children because he likes to romp and play, but he is great with dogs. He was placed at Human Animal Welfare Society on Aug. 5 because his owner was unable to care for him. Capt. Jack – just Capt. Jack, not Capt. Jack Sparrow – is a 4-month-old male kitten who already has suffered in his young life with the loss of his eye. The kitten had an upper respiratory infection, which resulted in a ruptured cornea. Despite living with one eye, Jack is still a curious and active kitten. He came to H.A.W.S. with a litter of …
Francis is a toy poodle who arrived at Humane Animal Welfare Society on July 23. Francis is 3 years old and would be good in a home that has teenagers. The former stray does not use a harness, but does use a collar. Maisy is a bloodhound mix who arrived at H.A.W.S. on July 23. Maisy is a former stray who was at an animal shelter in Shawano County. She is also great with teens and is 3 years old. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least …
The Humane Animal Welfare Society has recently taken in five birds that are looking for a home. The birds were brought to the shelter because an elderly woman was no longer able to provide for them. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and consent of adults at residence.
Arthos, Portas and Aramis are three brothers who previously belonged to a family that had too many cats, they just didn’t know what to do. The three tabbies found their new home at Humane Animal Welfare Society on July 22, but the shelter doesn’t want them to permanently stay. The 3-month-old kittens are available for adoption at H.A.W.S. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable
This dragon isn’t fire breathing but its name is Spike. Spike – the folks at Humane Animal Welfare Society have not been able to determine if Spike is a boy or a girl – was brought to the animal shelter on July 23 because Spike’s owners were unable to afford Spike. The bearded dragon is fed a special diet of mealworms, veggies, crickets and calcium supplements. Meanwhile, Millie is a 4-year-old St. Bernard mix who was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society on June 27 as a stray. Millie is small for a St. Bernard, weigh about 67 pounds. She can’t live with other dogs or cats and is good for …
Scooby is a special animal, who needs a special, well-prepared home when she becomes adopted. The 10-year-old Collie mix needs a family that doesn’t have small children – ages 12 and above are appropriate – because of her age-related sensitivity. Scooby can share a home with other cats and dogs. She was adopted between eight and 10 years ago and arrived at the Humane Animal Welfare Society on July 13 after her owner passed away. Spooky and CanCan are a bonded male pair that are available at H.A.W.S. For just $22, the pair has been looking for a home since April. They are 5 years old and are …
A pair of cats looking to be adopted may not have a family, but they have two giant ribbons from a June 2011 cat show. The 1-1/2-year-old cats placed in the Wisconsin-Illinois Cat Fancier show. Taser and Flo were placed at the Humane Animal Welfare Society on March 24 after their owner couldn’t take care of them because of allergies. Flo especially likes to cuddle. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable…
Reggie is a Quaker parrot who lost his home after his owner died. He belongs with a special owner who lives in an area where a little extra squawking is appropriate. Humane Animal Welfare Society does not have any data on Reggie’s age. However, Reggie has a crippled right foot, so he needs a platform perch. Quaker parrots tend to be a little louder than most birds, which could be problematic if he is adopted into an apartment or a condo. Reggie was left at H.A.W.S. on June 15. Bunnies Denna and Gwenna are 2 months old. The pair of rabbits were no longer wanted by their owners, so they were …
Three little kittens, all in a row, are looking for the perfect home to call family. Brothers and sister Charlotte, Charlie and Chip are 10 weeks old and have never had a family. They were brought in as itty-bitty strays to the Humane Animal Welfar Society on May 2. The animal shelter has raised them until the precious kittens were ready for adoption. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable …
Fred, a German shepherd/lab mix who has been placed at Humane Animal Welfare Society since May 11, is a special case who is looking for a special family. Fred, age 5, likes to chew items and has been to the emergency room because he ate items he wasn't supposed to eat. Fred has been at H.A.W.S. once before and was returned because the new family was unable to take care of him. Fred can't live with cats and his new family should work with him to slowly introduce him to items so he does not chew them. Marco and Polo are 2-year-old turtles that swim together as a pair. The turtles are each about…
Sunny and Buzz are a set of parakeets who are honestly love birds. The pair loves to snuggle and smooch, according to the Humane Animal Welfare Society. The two birds are being adopted out as a pair – HAWS does not want them separated – because their original owner could not care for them. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and…
Edgar is about 9 months old and has been at HAWS since May 4. His original owners couldn’t take care of him, and he has had little training. Whoever adopts Edgar will need patience and time to work with this large puppy who is looking for a home. Soldier, a Chihuahua mix, is a stray that came from Milwaukee on May 18. The dog is 1 years old and has a great personality. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide …
Gladdus, Vern and Truffles are three guinea pigs available for adoption at the Human Animal Welfare Society. The guinea pigs population has recently increased at the Waukesha animal shelter. Gladdus and Vern are 1-1/2 years old. The female guinea pigs were given to H.A.W.S. on May 31 after their owners were unable to care for them. Truffles is a 2-1/2-year-old guinea pig who has been at H.A.W.S. since May 8 because his family could no longer care for him. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on …