Hiawatha Animal Humane Society

Registration open for humane society Doggie Dash

Sep 17, 2025

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society’s dog race fundraiser returns Oct. 4 with a new name: Doggie Dash. Formerly the Dachshund Dash, the new name reflects that the event is open to all dog breeds. People can register anytime between now and 10:30 a.m. on race day, Oct. 4. Races start at 11 a.m. at...

5K-9 raises over $2,100

May 14, 2025

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) had 45 participants in its annual 5K-9 fundraiser on Saturday, May 10. Participants and pets ran or walked a 5K course that began at Ohuta Beach and followed the River Walk toward Hok-Si-La Park before returning along the same route. “Between the race fees...

5K-9 fundraiser is Saturday

May 7, 2025

This year’s 5K-9 fun run/walk fundraiser for the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society will be Saturday, May 10, in Lake City. “We hope you and your favorite canine buddy will join us at Ohuta Beach Park, (down by the lake) in Lake City,” the organization said in a news release. Check-in begins to at 8:...

Humane society 5K-9 fundraiser is May 10

Apr 9, 2025

Humane society gets $10,000 donation from pet shelter volunteer’s estate

Feb 19, 2025

Tom and Kathe Graham attended the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) meeting recently to donate $10,000 from the estate of their longtime friend Al Fisher. Al and his dog, Stinker, both passed away in January of 2023. Al and Tom were childhood friends and neighbors. Many years later, Al, Tom...

Dachshund Dash is Oct. 6

Sep 25, 2024

For the second year, the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) will be holding a Dachshund Dash at Heritage Park under the bridge in Wabasha, Minn., on Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 10 a.m. Along with the Dachshund races, there will be races for dogs of other breeds to compete in as well. “...

Humane society plans second Dachshund Dash

Sep 11, 2024

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) will hold its second annual Dachshund Dash at Heritage Park under the bridge in Wabasha on Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 10 a.m. Along with the Dachshund races, there will be races for dogs of other breeds to compete in as well. “Please come join us for a...

Norberg book proceeds benefit humane society

Aug 7, 2024

Jil Garry, owner of Treats and Treasures, donated $75 to the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society from the sales of the late Bob Norberg’s book “Bob Tales: Small Towns, Big Oil, Daffiness.”

Humane Society 5K-9 attracts 31 participants and raises $1,200

May 22, 2024

On May 18, the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) held its annual 5K-9 Fun Run/Walk along Lake City’s River Walk. Thanks to 31 participants, HAHS raised $1,200 for the care of animals in their foster homes, the society said. Sponsors Anytime Fitness and Lake Pepin Pet Clinic covered all the race...

Participants, volunteers still welcome at Humane Society 5K-9 event on May 18

May 8, 2024

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society’s (HAHS) Lake City 5K-9 Fun Run/Walk is now just over a week away. The date is Saturday, May 18 at Ohuta Park (at Chestnut and Park Streets) in Lake City. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. We do still need just a few more people who are...