Hiawatha Animal Humane Society

Bake sale raises $120 for humane society

Jul 20, 2022

Pippa Johnson and Milly and Louise Freid held a bake sale that raised $120 for the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS). Here the girls and their moms are presenting a check to HAHS volunteer Teri Bissonnette. They had a chance to play with the Spice foster kittens, Posh, Sporty, Baby, Ginger, and...

Summer heat pet care tips

Jul 20, 2022

Here are some summer heat pet care reminders from your Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. Please walk your dog during cooler parts of the day, either early morning or late evening. Always provide fresh, clean water. Ensure your dog has access to plenty of shade. Consider providing a paddle pool...

Humane Society 5K9 raises over $600 for animal foster program

May 25, 2022

Participants in the the 6th Annual Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) 5K9 FUN Run/Walk gather in the parking area of sponsor Anytime Fitness in preparation for the family friendly event on the chilly and invigorating Saturday morning of May 21, accoridng to the humane society. There were 21...

Humane society’s 5K9 Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, May 21

May 18, 2022

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society’s annual 5K9 Fun Run/Walk is almost here. This Saturday, May 21, is the 5th annual K9 Fun Run/Walk to raise money to support the humane society’s efforts to provide foster can and adoption services for pets in the area. This year, they are returning to their...

Humane Society’s ‘Promises I Make to My Canine Companion’

May 11, 2022

Editor’s note: What follows is part of the packet the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society provides to people who adopt dogs from its foster program. It’s called “Promises I Make to My Canine Companion.” I promise to have realistic expectations of the role my dog will play in my life. I will remember...

Tips for assessing roaming cats

May 4, 2022

As we ever so slowly transition from winter into spring, it appears that our fluffy feline friends are quite often taking to the streets once again. Many of these belong to owners who believe that they should have free range. Unfortunately, when allowed that option, they tend to cause confusion...

Corrected: Humane society’s annual 5K-9 Run/Walk will be May 21

Apr 27, 2022

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society has announced that its fifth annual 5K-9 Fun Run/Walk will be Saturday, May 21. Check-in will be at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The run will start and end in the parking area at Anytime Fitness, 1205 N. 7th Street in Lake City. The participation...

Tips for feline fun

Apr 20, 2022

Are you looking for new ideas for things your kitty (or dog) companion might enjoy for playtime? Here are a few suggestions: Fetch - We all know how much dogs love to play fetch, but some cats do too! Just toss a toy and many will retrieve it, especially if given a treat in exchange for the...

Consider a homeless pet rather than Easter chicks, bunnies

Apr 13, 2022

Spring appears to be taking its time to arrive this year, though in any case, Easter will soon be here. Our volunteers at the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) wish you and your family a love and a joy filled holiday. We also know that although it is often tempting to offer live chicks,...

Aktion Club makes $1,000 in donations

Mar 16, 2022

The Lake City Kiwanis-sponsored Aktion Club donated at total $1,000 to several of their favorite charities at the March 7 meeting. “Aktion Club members practice leadership skills, develop self-confidence in their ability to make a difference by doing service projects in their communities,”...