Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS)

Waukesha, WI

Cat adoption fees are based on age; include spay/neuter surgery, basic vaccinations, and microchipping.

Hours Adoption/viewing hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm

Areas served Waukesha and the surrounding area, Wisconsin

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (262) 542-8851 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) at (262) 542-8851 or office@hawspets.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Waukesha County at a glance

Population 411,762

Housing units 175,591

Est. households with a cat 54,139

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Adoption/viewing hours: Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) at (262) 542-8851 or office@hawspets.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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