Our dogs are back available for adoption today! Many emotions come to mind - excitement, relief, cautious optimism...
It will probably take us a few days to get back to "normal."
The paint in our freshly scrubbed, sandblasted and sealed adoption wards is still drying.
We're still getting things settled with our off-site stray facility so we can resume those operations here at the HAWS building by next week.
Our staff is still going strong, but showing a little fatigue. (What would we do without our volunteers?!?! And pizza delivery services?!)
It has been a tough few weeks for HAWS. But, through it all, our community has been overwhelmingly supportive of us, and that has really carried us through. We asked for donations, patience and understanding, and the public gave us all three - in spades! The local media has been concerned for us, and are now excited at our kennel's re-opening. The animal welfare community has stepped forward to assist in any way they can. It seems that people in any kind of position to help have done just that.
Funny how in the midst of trying times there are some very bright spots. We live in a very special community - our area is full of people who are genuinely concerned for their neighbors.
Our most sincere thanks to everyone who has been there for us - from all of the paws at HAWS! Welcome back to the shelter - we'll see you soon!
By the way - with summer coming, so is our Kids'N Critters summer day camp. Or, sign up the entire family to volunteer at HAWS. Visit our website to learn of what YOU can do to spend your summer vacation with us at HAWS! Now THAT will make for a great essay come fall...
