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The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society is over 30 years old. We presently have 100+ members and are always looking for more. Membership is open to anyone interested in animal welfare.
We are a non-profit organization so our membership dues and donations are tax deductible.
We are always seeking volunteers to temporarily foster animals as they wait placement. The lack of a shelter makes these volunteers invaluable. Each week we have anywhere from 2-10 new animals coming into our care. In 2008 we placed 127 animals. In 2009 the number increased to 192. We expect that 2010 will be an even busier years.
To volunteer, please Email us at help@HAHumaneSociety.org or
Call Karen at 651-345-2055 OR Jessica at 651-448-0396.
In late 2007, the HAHS began providing pet food coupons, available through the local food shelves. These certificates can be redeemed at Gerkins Town & Country in either Lake City or Wabasha and Myer’s Feed & Farm Supply in Lake City, MN. for food to help feed the pets of folks who have fallen on hard times. The program has been exceptionally well received and is funded by numerous donations from other local organizations as well as funds from the HAHS. We believe that it has enabled familes to keep their animal companions with them at a time they might otherwise have had to be surrendered.
In 2009 we began our “Seniors for Seniors” program. Through it, we offer our adoptable ”senior” animals (age 6 or more) to folks aged 60 or older who are willing and able to adopt them, with the customary adoptions fees waived. Many great placements have been made so far!
In 2010 we rolled out our “Pets for Vets” program which provides companion dogs and cats to US military veterans, again with the adoption fee waived. “Nick and Rocky” were our first match in January of 2010.
In both cases we recognize the importance of positive human/animal interaction and the enrichment such bonds provide both physically and emotionally to both.
Another important function of our organization is participation in Camp Companion. which is modeled after the trap-spay/neuter-return program in North Carolina, but has been modified to serve SE Minnesota cat needs.
Camp Companion operates a free program to trap, neuter and vaccinate feral cats and then return them to their homes in the wild. Many of our members volunteer time to help with their efforts and our organization also donates money annually to help defray the cost of these round ups.
The HAHA also offer Pet Adoption Without Surrender (PAWS). This offers pet owners assistance in finding a new home for their pet, while allowing the pet to remain in the comfort of their present home. HAHA adverties the animal so that the owner can facilitate adoption. All animals in the program must be sterilized and current on all vaccinations. To learn more, call Karen at 651-345-2055.
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