HAVE A "HAWS"-SOME SUMMER!

Wisconsin recently passed a state law providing civil immunity to anyone who forcibly enters a vehicle to free a child or pet believed to be endangered by temperatures inside that vehicle. Concerned citizens must take these steps to be protected by the law:

(1) Make sure the vehicle is actually locked.

(2) Check to see if an adult responsible for the child or pet is nearby.

(3) Call 911.

(4) Use only as much force as necessary to break into the vehicle.

(5) Remain with the child or pet until authorities arrive.

The temperature inside a car, even with windows open slightly, can quickly reach deadly levels. In sunlight temps can rise more than 30 degrees per minute. In extreme weather conditions, pets should remain safely indoors in a climate controlled environment. Exercise your pets in the early morning or evening hours, and watch for hot asphalt which can easily burn sensitive paw pads.

HAWS’ Mobile Adoption Center’s July calendar includes special visits to Good Harvest Market-Waukesha’s Ice Cream Social/Cookout/Adoptable Pet Meet’n’Greet on July 9th and MECA’s Vest-A-K9 Fest on July 23rd. A complete list of mobile visits is available at hawspets.org.

Building on the trend of a very successful Kitten Shower in June (44 kittens adopted!), HAWS has partnered with 5 other Southeastern Wisconsin animal shelters for a July adult cat adoption special: fees for all cats 1 year and older are waived throughout the month! Donations, however, are gladly accepted.

Also on HAWS’ July calendar are the Friends of HAWS monthly meeting, Rabbit Hopping (agility for bunnies), “Pet”-icures for cats and small animals, a greyhound meet’n’greet with GPA-WI, Puppy Parties every Sunday and a complete lineup of training classes. Find all the details at hawspets.org.