HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, is incredibly thankful for the community’s support and the overwhelming generosity of the public while we continue to care for the over 300 chinchillas seized on March 29 from a home within the city of Waukesha.
Unfortunately, as of today HAWS is still only responsible for the housing and general care of the chinchilla herd. “All we can do at this point is to continue giving them care,” noted HAWS’ Executive Director Lynn Olenik. “Our hands are tied.”
HAWS is working with the owner of the chinchillas to encourage their release to HAWS, so the animals may be placed in adoptive homes as pets as opposed to releasing them to a breeding situation.
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It is in the hands of the District Attorney and local law enforcement as to the outcome of this case. It is HAWS’ fervent hope that authorities will do what is best for the lives of the chinchilla heard.
