Hiawatha Animal Humane Society

Become a humane society foster caregiver

Mar 9, 2022

As spring rapidly approaches, Hiawatha Animal Humane Society is currently in urgent need of animal foster home providers. Here is how it works: With the help and guidance of our foster care coordinator and your agreement to care for our adoptable animals in your home setting while they await their...

Don’t forget your pets this Valentine’s day

Feb 9, 2022

As Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches and we spread the love among our human friends and family members, please don’t forget our devoted pets who add so much happiness and comfort to our daily lives. No doubt a new toy or a special food treat would be greatly appreciated by our loyal animal...

Tips for helping wildlife through cold weather

Jan 26, 2022

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society is temporarily out of adoptable pets. So instead of a pet of the week, this week, I have a clipping I would like to share from theguardiansofrescue.org. Foods that will help our wild friends during cold weather: • Uncooked oats • Cereal • Cooked rice (ideally...

Watch out for cats in your car engine

Jan 5, 2022

As frigid weather continues for the next several months, Hiawatha Animal Humane Society asks that you take a little extra time before setting out in your vehicle to make sure a cat has not crawled up to your engine block to seek warmth, a behavior that can be deadly to the animal. Here are a few...

Pass It On donates $1,000 to Hiawatha Animal Humane Society

Dec 15, 2021

The Rev. David S. Badgley donned his Christmas Snoopy t-shirt at Lake City Anytime Fitness to present a check for $1,000 to Teri Bissonnette who is owner of the fitness center with her husband Jeff. The money goes to the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) where Teri volunteers. The donation...

Humane society asks people to ‘Give to the Max’

Nov 10, 2021

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society has again partnered with givemn.org for the society’s annual November fund drive. “We want to let you know how much we appreciate the support we have received from our local community in years past and ask that you remember us again in 2021,” the society said in...

Humane Society holds fundraiser

Oct 20, 2021

Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) raised $585 at its fundraiser event on Oct. 16 at Bark, LLC in Lake City. Contributing to the total were the race ($25 per entrant), pet look-alike contest ($15 per entrant), microchipping ($25 per animal), nail trimming (freewill donation), and general...

Registration open for 5K-9 and pet look-alike contest

Sep 15, 2021

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society will hold its annual 5K-9 Fun Walk/Run with dogs on Saturday, Oct. 16. The race starts at 9 a.m., and check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. The course begins and ends at BARK, LLC., 1500 W. Marion Street in Lake City. Microchipping and nail trimming services will be...

Recipients: Froyd donations leave a ‘wonderful legacy’

Aug 25, 2021

On July 29, the Lake City Food Shelf, the Lake City Public Library, the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society and the Lake City Youth Baseball Association were each paid a surprise visit by John Zimmer and Marsha Valtakis. John and Marsha have been helping care for their neighbor, Robert Froyd as he...

Use ‘Seven-Second Rule’ to protect pets’ paws

Jun 16, 2021

As we continue to experience unusually high temperatures in our area, please keep in mind the comfort and safety of your four legged companions. Before walking with them on concrete and asphalt, always use the “Seven-Second Rule.” If you can’t tolerate the heat on the back of your hand pressed to...