WAUKESHA, Wis. — The Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County is helping save dozens of dogs impacted by the California wildfires.
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, about 37 dogs flew from California to Colorado before continuing on to Wisconsin, where they will find fur-ever homes. The plane carrying the dogs in need will land at Waukesha’s Crites Field — also known as Waukesha County Airport — at about 4 p.m.
The dogs coming to Wisconsin were living in shelters in California before the wildfires began and were available for adoption. However, by transporting these adoptable pets to Wisconsin, California shelters will have additional space to help care for even more animals in need who were displaced by the fires.
“California has been hard-hit by wildfires this month, creating challenges for displaced animals and shelters throughout the region. Santa Ana winds compounded the situation by knocking down fences and gates, leading to an influx of stray animals entering Ventura County Animal Services. By helping transport dogs who were already up for adoption out of California, we are able to put local animal shelters in a better position to care for additional displaced animals,” Celia Jackson, the Humane Society of the United States’ disaster response program manager, said.
The dogs coming to Wisconsin will be taken in by seven local shelters and organizations, including:
- HAWS of Waukesha County
- Jefferson County Humane
- Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
- Elmbrook Humane Society
- Mukwonago Animal Hospital
- Washington County Humane Society
- Humane Society of Sheboygan County
Dogs will receive any needed medical care upon arrival. They will then be available for adoption in the next few days.
“We’re happy to welcome dogs in need to our community and proud to join our partners to support communities in need. We’re grateful for a wonderful community that makes this life-saving work possible,” Maggie Tate-Techtmann, the executive director of HAWS of Waukesha, said. “With a high dog population, we’re eager to have these pets meet their forever families and are offering all dog adoptions at a 50% reduction.”
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