News and Events
Wildlife photo contest to benefit Wisconsin’s injured wild animals
To celebrate Wisconsin's wildlife, we pleased to announce our first-ever photo contest. The "Wild About Wisconsin" wildlife photo contest is open to anyone interested in submitting their digital photos of Wisconsin's indigenous wild animals. Crimson Cardinals at your bird feeder, a Cooper's Hawk soaring above the Menomonee River, a Black Bear lumbering through a Vilas County forest, unaware of your telephoto lens... Whether you're a novice with a point-and-shoot, or a birder with a Nikon SLR, WHS would love to see - and share - your photos! Learn more...
Breed ban concerns in Fond du Lac
UPDATE: GREAT NEWS! BREED-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION IS NO LONGER BEING
CONSIDERED IN FOND DU LAC.
Fond du Lac City Councilman Rob Vande Zande is planning to introduce an ordinance that would place restrictions on pit bulls who currently live in Fond du Lac, and ban pit bulls in the city going forward.
Breed bans have not been proven effective and unfairly punish responsible dog guardians. Learn more and take action.
Mark your calendars for the Great Lakes Pet Expo!
Held annually at the State Fair Grounds, this family-friendly event promises a full day of fun, activities, education, and much more! The expo runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, February 4th, so be sure to mark your calendars. Tickets are $6 and kids under 12 get in free! Learn more here.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
First Stage and the Wisconsin Humane Society have teamed up to help families understand the enormous responsibility of caring for our companion animals! Don’t miss your chance to see First Stage Children’s Theatre’s production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, based on the popular children’s books! Not only does Pigeon want to drive the bus, he also wants a puppy! This play, appropriate for ages 2 and up, is part of First Stage’s First Step Series and plays until February 12!
Cold Weather Safety Alert
It's the time of year Wisconsinites have come to know and love – bitter cold temperatures along with snowy and icy streets. WHS would like to remind people that cold weather poses serious threats to their furry friends, and suggest the following tips to avoid cold weather perils and help keep their animals safe. Senior animals, young kittens and puppies, and animals with illnesses are particularly susceptible to cold weather dangers.... (read more).
Wisconsin Humane Society to participate in
ASPCA® Mega Match-a-thon
WHS is one of 55 animal rescue organizations receiving grant funding to participate in the ASPCA® Mega Match-a-thon National Shelter Pet Adoption Event in late March and early April. The 24-hour event will be held at the shelter’s Milwaukee location on March 31-April 1, 2012... (read more)
Meet Chloe Kay
A 5-month-old Collie puppy who came to us as a stray from MADACC, Chloe Kay needed lifesaving surgery to repair a broken pelvis. On Friday, January 6, Chloe Kay met with her orthopedic surgeon and had the surgery, which included the amputation of her tail.
A campaign had already been launched by a local group, No Kill Milwaukee, and within just a few days, the funds for her surgery were raised! Thank you to everyone who contributed to her surgery. If you'd like to make a donation to help other special needs dogs in our care, click here.
Hey, Teachers!
The Wisconsin Humane Society’s education newsletter “Academic Animals” is going digital! Make sure that we have your email address so that you don’t miss out on any of the news and happenings from the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Humane Education Department. Click here if you would like to receive the newsletter.
Help Katy on her road to recovery
When WHS staff first approached Katy in the Intensive Care Unit of WHS, they were welcomed by the thump-thump of her tail and the gentle gaze of her kind eyes. Despite the pain she was feeling, the five-year-old Beagle mix still managed to lovingly greet each and every one of her... (read more).
Basic Animal Emergencies Services Class offered by American Humane Association at WHS
This two-day course on March 3-4 will teach you to assist animals during a disaster in your community, and is the first step to becoming an AHA Red Star Animal Emergency Services volunteer at the national level. Registration is through AHA only. See the pdf flyer for more details.
Wondering about the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society for Shelter Pets?
We have received recent inquiries regarding our relationship to these two national advocacy groups. The Wisconsin Humane Society is an independent nonprofit organization that operates two local shelters - one in Milwaukee and one in Saukville. WHS is not affiliated in any way with the Humane Society of the United States or the Humane Society for Shelter Pets. We receive no annual funding from either organization, nor are we a “member” of either organization.
We earned 4 stars from Charity Navigator, the nation's leading charity watchdog group, and donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society go directly to help homeless, abused and injured animals in our care, in addition to educational programming and our wildlife rehabilitation hospital. We are so thankful to members of the community for their continued support of WHS!
WHS was one of thirty charities from southeastern Wisconsin that split $989,239 this past weekend, after Potawatomi Bingo Casino announced the amount of money raised during their 2011 Miracle on Canal Street program. Each charity received $32,841. The funds will go to support the People Animals Learning (PAL) Program. Huge thanks to Potawatomi Bingo Casino for their support!
Thanks, Marquette Grad Students!
Special thanks to Dr. Joyce Wolburg's Integrated Marketing & Communication class, who did some research and marketing campaigns this semester for WHS. They did a tremendous job on their projects and presentations. See a remarkable video, "Erin & Anakin: A Wisconsin Humane Society Success Story" here.
Don't know what to expect from Puppy ABCs? Check out the footage from a recent (and super adorable) class:
FREE Public Tours at the Ozaukee Campus
Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of Ozaukee Campus’ state-of-the-art facility. Reserve your spot for the January 21 tour today! This event is free, although we ask you to bring an item from our wish list to support the animals. Step in the paw prints of the animals and see the journey they take from the minute they arrive in Animal Arrivals, to the moment they are adopted by their new, loving families.
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We are deeply saddened to announce that George Dalton, the Vice President of our Board of Directors and the namesake of our Milwaukee Campus, has passed away at the age of 83. It is impossible to express the gratitude and love that all of us at the Wisconsin Humane Society have for George. His tireless advocacy and inspiration saved the lives of literally tens of thousands of animals. They say all dogs go to heaven, so the welcoming committee for him must be quite a sight. We wish peace to George, and to Pauline, their children, and all who loved and supported him through his valiant fight.
Learn more about George here. To make a memorial donation in honor of George Dalton, please include "For George" on the donation form found here.
A massive donation from Staples!
We owe a huge thank you to our friends at the Staples warehouse in Oak Creek, WI who dropped off seven pallets of office supplies and plans to donate four more pallets in the coming days! This massive act of generosity allows us to focus even more of our resources on the care of animals in need. Thank you, Staples!
Volunteer foster parents needed for special needs dogs
The Wisconsin Humane Society is currently seeking volunteers interested in fostering behaviorally-challenged dogs, as a part of a new pilot program designed to establish a network of foster homes trained to care for special needs animals. Learn more.
Paws & Claws Gala
Special thanks to everyone who supported the 2012 Paws & Claws Gala. See photos from the event or to learn more about this year's event, click here.
Memorial Pages a Tribute to Beloved Animals
Have you recently lost a beloved four-legged friend? Want to honor someone whose companion animal has recently passed away? WHS memorial pages offer you a chance to post photos, write a special message to say farewell, and help save the lives of homeless animals. Learn more.
59 Adoptions on Opening Day
On Saturday, March 26, 59 animals found new homes! The Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus opened to a crowd of adopters and supporters, eager to meet the wonderful animals available for adoption. Thanks to everyone who came to show their support. Keep your eye on the website as more animals become available every day!Our new address is 630 West Dekora Street in Saukville. For hours and directions, click here.
Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee formerly participated in United Way’s Donor Choice program. As of Fall 2006, Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee started running their own workplace giving campaigns and no longer participate in United Way’s Donor Choice program. Therefore, it is not possible to donate to the Wisconsin Humane Society through Donor Choice. However, Community Shares does participate in the Federal, State and University, City, County, Milwaukee Public Schools, or MATC, employees’ work place giving campaigns that are administered by United Way. As a result, funds donated by these workers through the Combined Federal, State, and local campaigns can be designated to Wisconsin Humane Society through Community Shares. Employees of these agencies can find a list of Community Shares Agencies in the Campaign brochures provided by their employer.
If your workplace is interested in conducting a Community Shares workplace giving campaign, please contact Jill Kline at jkline@wihumane.org or 414-431-6142.