Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha County

701 Northview Road Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha County animal shelter in Waukesha, WI

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(262) 542-8851 Directions

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Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha County in Waukesha, WI

The Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha County is a humane society located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, about 15 miles east of Milwaukee. Its mission is to lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for animals in need, and it operates a SNIP clinic offering spay-neuter and other surgical procedures alongside professional behavior and training programs for pets and their owners. HAWS also runs a robust humane education department serving all ages and hosts or attends over 160 community events each year, supported by dedicated volunteers. The shelter is open Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Applicants must be 18+ with valid ID, can view animals via walk-through or complete an application (online or in person) for one-on-one viewing, bring all household members and any current dogs, and pets are typically viewed and adopted the same day with payment by cash, credit, or debit.

Service area: Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals