Published May 5, 2013
Today, I posted an article about "crazy cat people" prior to which I interviewed lots of folks passionate about cats. Talking to these cat cradlers reminded me of the cuddly value of animals and their completely unconditional-love personas.
Published April 4, 2013
The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) invites performers of all ages to take part in their "Sing Our Jingle to Save Lives" video contest. Jennifer Smieja, HAWS' Development Coordinator, encourages everyone to "have fun and be silly," in producing videos to submit.
Published Jan. 30, 2013
Retired Brewer Jeff Cirillo is teaming up with The Humane Animal Welfare Society, 701 Nothview Rd. in Waukesha, to raise money for at-risk animals by matching a generous kick-off donation in 90 days.
Published Aug. 21, 2012
Lisa Grabowski believes that the morality of a community is defined by its treatment of helpless creatures. So when she learned that 6,500 animals are killed every year while in the custody of the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control (MADACC), she felt that something had to be done about it.
Published May 10, 2009
Milwaukee might not be in the tropics, jungle or rainforest but you can get a feel for exotic wildlife without leaving town. The Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., has been a center for animal education and exhilaration since it opened over a century ago.
Published Dec. 8, 2002
Although giving animals as gifts has been discouraged in the past, this year, the Wisconsin Humane Society, along with national researchers and animal welfare organizations, will test a new program called "Give the Gift of Companionship."
Published Sept. 30, 2002
For weeks, Stacy Heilman, an adoption counselor at the Wisconsin Humane Society, wished for caring people to adopt Vince, Mel and Marcus. Since the dogs were ten years old or older, it seemed that her wish might not come true. Let's face it: Most people prefer puppies. But then, something miraculous happened.
Published March 5, 2002
The Humane Society's Foster Home Volunteer program helps ailing animals regain health in a caring environment. The program offers rewards for volunteers, too.
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