The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer

Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.

HAWS License #267280-DS

Tinsel and...TURTLES?!

HAWS, Humane Animal Welfare Society, Waukesha, Adopt, Red Ear Slider, African Side-necked Turtle, turtles

While you bask in the glow of holiday presents, lights and good cheer, a few adoptable pets at HAWS are also basking, but they’d prefer it in new forever homes!

Bailey the Turtle.Bailey is an African Side-Necked Turtle, also known as a Serrated Mud Turtle.  She (?) is active, hearty and curious (often shy at first, these turtles acclimate well and soon show their inquisitive sides!).  Most African Side-necked Turtles can be kept in relatively simple housing because of their modest needs – a place to swim and a basking log.  When basking, Bailey will "plop" into the water when approached…but once she knows you she will quickly surface to see if you have any food!  Adult females can grow larger than most people realize, reaching 9-12" inches within five or six years.

Moo and PhillipMoo & Phillip came in together, and are sharing table space alongside Mr. Turtle (who might actually be female, ironically).  All are Red Ear Sliders, a semi-aquatic turtle that is the most common reptile pet in the world.  Unfortunately, they can be very complicated to own and often owners aren’t ready for their needs!  There is a great website devoted to them – www.redearslider.com (no, really) – that goes into lots of detail as to their needs, natural habitats and the like.

Mr. Turtle shows off his Red Ears!Bailey, Moo & Phillip and Mr. Turtle have been guests at HAWS since September.  They are definitely fun to have around and the kids participating in our education programs really enjoy them, but they would really love to become someone’s personal companions!

Adopt 4 Webbed Feet from HAWS!

By the way – you still have time to "eat for HAWS" since Taco John’s Nachos Navidad promotion continues til the end of December.  Looking forward to the New Year already?  So are we, with HAWS hosting a Waukesha JanBoree event, Cool Your Paws at HAWS, on Saturday, January 19 and then our Friends of HAWS polka party, Oom-Pa Paws, coming up on Saturday, January 26!  All the details are at hawspets.org – or just call us at 262-542-8851.

This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute. If you see a comment you would like to flag for spam or abuse, click the "x" in the upper right of it. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use.

Page Tools

Advertisement

Archives