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Love February? Love HAWS!

HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, makes February a month to love with activities and fundraisers in support of the

The Friends of HAWS present the 2nd annual Multi-Media Sale on Saturday, February 28th from 10am – 3pm. Shop the great selection of gently used CDs, DVDs, video games, books, puzzles and special interest magazines. Also peruse the special featured section of sports memorabilia items – like pennants, pins, team logo golf clubs, watches and more! NEW for 2015: the Friends’ annual February bake sale has been combined with this event.

Help HAWS raise $1,000 each week: Waukesha County’s only open admission and full service shelter takes them all – giving pets a second chance at life and a forever home! Each week, HAWS alumni dog β€œMags” will introduce a different department at HAWS; each department plays a very important role for local animals in need. Sign up for HAWS email at hawspets.org and take the virtual tour along with Mags, then donate to ensure more Mag-nificent endings!

World Spay Day is February 24th. Save lives by donating to Project Guardian or β€œSponsor-A-Spay.”

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HAWS’ Tails, Tales, & Treats series continues on Monday, February 23rd at noon. Learn β€œEstate Planning for Pet Owners,” presented by Wendy S. Rusch, Attorney at Reinhart, Boerner, VanDeuren S.C. Reserve at jessica@hawspets.org or by calling 262-542-8851, x112. Free – lunch included!

HAWS’ February calendar includes FREE seminars about K9 Body Language and Solving K9 Behavior Problems, β€œPet”-icures for cats (2/14 & 24) and small animals (2/11 at Pet Supplies Plus & 2/21 at HAWS), the GPA-WI greyhound meet’n’greet (2/28), and Saturday A.M. Recess and Sunday Puppy Parties each week! Plus, HAWS’ Mobile Adoption Center brings happy tails into the community with stops at many great events and businesses. Join the fun at hawspets.org.

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Save the dates for more awesome HAWS events to come, like Dog Day at the Admirals (3/8), Extreme Makeover: HAWS Edition (3/15), Ttouch for Dogs (3/21)…and HAWS’ annual Pet Walk (5/2)!!

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