News and Events

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Raise funds for the Wisconsin Humane Society by playing Cornhole at the Pettit National Ice Center’s Brew City Bags Bash Tournament on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event will be Milwaukee’s first ACO-sanctioned Cornhole Tournament and the World’s Largest Indoor Cornhole Tournament. Teams of four can register with this form. Visit thepettit.com for more information. The registration deadline for this event is April 10, 2010.

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Legally Blonde: Bruiser's Buddies
On opening night of this hilarious musical on Tuesday, April 13 at Uihlein Hall, a percentage of proceeds goes to WHS if you enter the secret code! 1. Go to www.eventusher.com, 2. Enter the passcode: whsfundtix, 3. Order tickets!

 

 

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On Spay Day, Tuesday, February 23, 133 cats were sterilized at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Volunteer veterinarians and assistants worked alongside WHS staff members to help reduce animal overpopulation in our area. A special thank you goes to Bridget Kirkish, who provided funding for many of Spay Day’s supplies. Thanks everyone, for your terrific work!

 

Peggy Volkert, Veterinary Clinic Administrator, Wisconsin Humane Society
Dr. Kerin McClain, DVM, Wisconsin Humane Society
Dr. Jane Pohlman, DVM, Wisconsin Humane Society
Dr. Nancy Weiss, DVM, Wisconsin Humane Society
Dr. Randall Zeman, DVM, Wisconsin Humane Society
Dr. Arbor, DVM, Animal Emergency Center
Dr. Christine Iacovetta, DVM, Animal Emergency Center
Dr. Barb Rossi, DVM
Dr. Shearburn, DVM, The Cat Doctor
Tracy Kontny, Veterinary Technician, Wisconsin Humane Society
Emily Tianen, Veterinary Technician, Wisconsin Humane Society
Angela Stoetzel, Animal Care Technician, Wisconsin Humane Society
Heather Ratzow, Animal Care Specialist, Wisconsin Humane Society
Kristin Stillman, Animal Care Specialist, Wisconsin Humane Society
Laura Stretz, Animal Care Specialist, Wisconsin Humane Society
Aaron Fowle, Wisconsin Humane Society
Nora Hart, Wisconsin Humane Society
Deidre Jones, Wisconsin Humane Society
Jill Kline, Wisconsin Humane Society
Steve Ricco, Wisconsin Humane Society
Suzie Weniger, Wisconsin Humane Society
Kathy Fiahlo, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Dan Lipski, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Lisa Lombardo, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Vicki McGinley, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Cindy Meyer, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Kathleen O’Connell, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Ellen Pfeiffer, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Bobbye Reimer, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Erin Rourke, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer
Patti Vollmer, Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer

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WHS Puppybowl 2010

Kickoff was at noon today and the pups played like champions! They really tore up the field, but the referee was quick to throw his penalty flag (okay, chew it). Our roster included: Mavis, Matt, Molly, May, Misty, Mia, and Meg, Australian Cattle Dog puppies currently available for adoption at WHS.

For more game highlights, check out the video of the 2010 WHS Puppybowl!

 

 

 

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On the WHS web sites, you can simply click to share animal profiles via Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Google, etc. It’s a great way to share adoptable animals with your friends and family!

And don't forget to Join WHS on Facebook and Twitter!

 

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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?

Losing a beloved companion animal can be incredibly difficult, but sharing memories can be a touching way to honor his or her presence in your life. 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.

 

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Wish List Supplies Collected by Kind Kid

Special thanks to Bailey, who attends Kosciuszko Elementary School in Cudahy. Bailey completed a Miss St. Francis Ambassador Princess service project by gathering a variety of wish list items for the animals at WHS. Thank you, Bailey!

Pictured are Board President Tony Enea with Bailey and her WHS alum, Panini.

 

 

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Spay Day 2010

WHS invites low-income cat guardians to have their cat spayed or neutered on Spay Day, which is Tuesday, February 23. Spay Day USA is a national day of action to reduce animal overpopulation and thus, prevent animal suffering. Veterinary fees will be on a sliding scale ranging from $10 and up, based on family income, size and other factors. Learn more.

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Therapy Dog Class Graduates

Congratulations to Bev R. & Lilly; Courtney S. & Maddie; Jennette C. & Bria; Liz A. & Bella; Maria C. & Ruby; and Rachelle L. & Kendra! They are the latest teams to graduate from the WHS Therapy Dog Class. After undergoing rigorous training and evaluation, these teams are ready to volunteer with their wonderful dogs in local hospitals, nursing homes, schools and even in WHS children’s programs. Congratulations, teams!

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Ozaukee Humane Society Victoria Wellens Center
We are planning a new, state-of-the-art shelter for the Ozaukee Humane Society in Saukville. The LEED-certified, green facility will include an adoption center, veterinary clinic and educational classroom space. To learn more or make a contribution, click here.

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Kind Kid Donates Wish List Items

Melanie T. from Wauwatosa answered our call for Wish List items with a bang! With the help of friends, she started collecting items like towels, paper tubes and peanut butter and used some of her savings to purchase additional toys and treats for the animals. She gathered more than 130 items that will help care for animals like Chester, the 3-month old Hound mix, posing here with Melanie. Thanks, Melanie, for opening your heart to help animals!

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Kind Kids Spread Holiday Cheer

When Bayshore Lutheran Church’s Sunday school students heard our plea for Wish List items, they rose to the challenge! The third graders collected 131 items off our Wish List that will go directly toward helping animals like Cole and Carissa, 8-week old Basset Hound/Shepherd mixes pictured here with the group. Thanks, kids, for thinking of the animals this holiday season!

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Special thanks to Phil Cianciola, who hosted a contest for his Philcast listeners, which benefitted WHS. The dogs won fleece "Philcast" jackets, courtesy of Superfan Judy. Pictured above are Judy and Marlee, Carol and Lizzie (1st place); Phil and Gabby; Charlie and Abigail (2nd place); and Denise and Bella (3rd place). Congrats to everyone and happy holidays!

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Santa's Helpers-in-Training

This may get you in the holiday spirit! Two kids stopped by on Friday night to drop off money they had been saving for WHS animals... instead of buying holiday presents, they chose to donate their savings to help animals like Judd, a puppy they got to meet. Thanks so much opening your hearts to help animals!

 

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Hope's Lights Celebration

The Wisconsin Humane Society's grounds were illuminated with thousands of beautiful holiday lights during Hope's Lights on December 6, 2009. Our guests of honor, Hope and Joy, were accompanied by several other animal attendants. The Gosling Guild kids sang lovely holiday carols, which were an absolute delight!

We also announced the winners of this year's raffle! Congratulations to Karen R., who won the 2009 SmartCar, Ed W., who won the 42" flat panel TV, and Sheila S., who won $500 in cash!

You can still purchase a white light in memory of a loved one or a colored light honoring a living person or companion animal. Lights are only $20 each and make unique holiday gifts. Click here for more information.

Nicole Koglin from FOX 6 was welcomed as the emcee by Jill DeGrave of WHS.	Talon, a Peregrine Falcon, made a special appearance with Scott Diehl, Wildlife Manager.	Attendees enjoyed refreshments and great company with our new executive director, Anne Reed.
Kim Rinzel, Training Manager, shows a young boy some cool tricks with Hunter.	Joy, one of the Hope's Lights animals, got lots of attention from Interim Executive Director, Ellen Clark, and Margy Stratton.	Hope wore a special jingle collar to celebrate her special day of honor. Pictured are Eileen, her mom; Jill DeGrave; and Laura Nowlin of WHS.
At the end of the party, Santa and Mrs. Paws Claus take a break.	WHS staff members Mike Haertl, Liz Driss, Rachel Eggert and Laura Nowlin enjoyed the festivities, too!	You can see the beautiful holiday lights through the new year at 45th & Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee!

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Kind Kid Donates Wish List Items

 

Dana G., a sixth grader from Whitman Middle School in Wauwatosa, donated 130 items from the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wish List on December 9. She worked for several months collecting items such as bleach, towels, toys and paper towel and toilet paper rolls! The items she collected help us to celebrate 130 years of saving the lives of animals and will also go long way to help animals currently at the Wisconsin Humane Society, like Mia, a 5-year-old Chow Chow, pictured here with Dana. Thank you, Dana. Your commitment to helping animals is truly inspiring!

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Governor Doyle Signs Puppy Mill Bill

Thank you, Governor Doyle! Authored by Senator Pat Kreitlow and Representative Jeff Smith, Senate Bill 208 was signed into law on December 1, 2009. The bill will establish a much-needed licensing and inspection program to end the suffering of thousands of dogs at the hands of unscrupulous dog breeders. This dog breeder bill will also level the playing field for reputable breeders who already practice humane care for their dogs. Pictured are Governor Jim Doyle with Wisconsin Humane Society representatives, Angela Speed, Tony Enea and Jodi Habush.

 

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Anne Reed Named Wisconsin Humane Society Executive Director

The Wisconsin Humane Society is pleased to announce it has selected Anne Reed as its new executive director. Reed, a lawyer at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, will begin her duties as executive director on January 11, 2010. Read more...

 

 

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Kind Kid Donates Wish List Items

Jackson B., a third grader from St. Matthias School, stopped by WHS on Friday, November 27 to drop off more than 160 Wish List items that he gathered with the help of family, friends and neighbors. Bags were filled with paper towels, toys, dog food, dish soap and treats to help care for animals like Dabney, the 3-month-old Shepherd mix, posing here with Jackson. Thanks, Jackson, for your commitment to helping animals.

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Puppy Mill Bill Passes Senate!

By a unanimous vote Thursday, November 5, the Senate passed the puppy mill bill! Learn more.

 

 

 

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November Adoption Promotion

All month long, WHS will be offering great incentives to adopt, including a chance to win waived adoption fees, free behavior seminars, or discounts off products in Animal Antics! Learn more, and help us find homes for 800 animals this month. View photos of every November adoption, too!

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WIngs Program to Air on "In Wisconsin" TV Show

On Thursday, November 5 at 7pm, Wisconsin Public TV's show "In Wisconsin" will feature a story about the Wisconsin Humane Society's "WIngs" program and the problem of bird window collisions. A second segment on this topic will air the following week, also.

NOTE: in the Milwaukee area, "In Wisconsin" airs on Sunday mornings instead of Thursdays, as it does in the rest of the state. Make sure to check your local listing.

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On Thursday, November 5, Paul Nustra proposed to Amelia Pantone at the Wisconsin Humane Society during Amelia’s volunteer shift at the shelter! Paul displayed animal-themed posters around the shelter that led her into Dogtown and through Toto Trail. She found Paul on one knee at the end of her romantic route. Amelia said “yes!” Congratulations to the happy couple, and thanks for making WHS part of this special proposal!

 

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Caravan of Costumed Canines

Come watch four-legged ghouls and goblins stroll down Wisconsin Avenue at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Halloween parade! The public is invited to the 1:00 p.m. parade, which will include treats for kids and pumpkin decorating, too!

 

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Halloween Howl Party

Thanks to all of the costumed canines who attended this years Halloween Howl! The event was a howling good time, with treats had by all!

 

 

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Eagle Scout Raises $9,500 in Donations for WHS

Ryan Creekmur stopped by WHS on Tuesday, October 20 to drop off donations that he and fellow Boy Scouts from Troop 506 had collected from homes in the greater Greendale area. Amazingly, Ryan collected $9,500 worth of specifically requested items from the WHS Wish List! Thank you Ryan and all of Troop 506!

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Joe Curatola, Tracy Merten and Therese Holzem from Wells Fargo Advantage Funds dropped off several boxes of donations for the animals at WHS on Tuesday, October 20. Their fall fundraiser was a great success; the employees
raised nearly $5,000 for WHS, in addition to collecting a myriad of Wish List donations. Thanks, Wells Fargo!

 

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Eat More Pizza

Wow! On October 13, we had a great crowd of people at Pizzeria Piccola, dining to raise funds for WHS. The food was fabulous, the patrons wonderful, and the best part is that we get to do it again!!! Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and join us at Pizzeria Piccola. Can’t make it? Order frozen pizzas to pickup that night by emailing your order form to jfeurer@wihumane.org by Monday, November 9 .

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Check out this great promotion to find homes for the sweetest cats around!

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Dine at Pizzeria Piccola and Help WHS!

Stop by Bartolotta’s Pizzeria Piccola on Tuesday, October 13 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a great dinner for a good cause. Pizzeria Piccola will be serving up their fabulous menu selections of authentic Italian cuisine. Volunteers from the Wisconsin Humane Society will be dishing out slices of delicious pizza, with proceeds going directly to the shelter animals.

You can also order frozen pizza for pick-up the night of the event. If you are not able to attend this event, pre-order a frozen Italian, vegetable, spicy salami or cheese pizza by filling out this order form and sending it to WHS. You pay the restaurant upon pick-up. Forms must be sent to jfeurer@wihumane.org by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9.

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SEPTEMBER 2009: This season, all of the cats at the Wisconsin Humane Society are named after the players from their favorite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers. These cats, including Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver and Curly Lambeau, are now available for adoption. Check out the video of these feline Packer fans in action!

 

 

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Calendar Cover Winner

 

Congratulations to the best furry face in town, Charlotte! She is a Schnauzer/Shiba Inu mix and a WHS alumnus! Charlotte's winning picture will grace the cover of the 2010 Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Society Calendar. Thanks to everyone who submitted pictures and voted on the cover for the 2010 Calendar. Click here to pre-order your calendar.

 

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WHS Open House & Adopt-a-Thon

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.!
WHS is inviting dogs and their families to an Adopt-a-Thon and Open House to celebrate our 130th Anniversary. Over the weekend, help us find homes for 130 animals!

There will be fun activities for dogs, adults and children, including: Bone Dig, Agility Course, Jackson "Paw-lock" Paw Paintings, Photographs, Spin the Wheel for Prizes, Face Painting, Ask the Expert, Portable Pet Groomers, Free Seminars, Kids Crafts, WHS Top Model Runway Parade, Shelter Tours... plus more!

Registration is not required and well-socialized, vaccinated dogs are welcome to attend!

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Share YOUR Story!
Did you adopt your companion animal from WHS? Click here to share your story and donate to help thousands of animals cared for by the Wisconsin Humane Society every year.

 

 

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Classical Concert for Canines at Lakefront

Bring your dog to celebrate the Labor Day weekend with Milwaukee’s free “Classical Concert for Canines” at the new Coast Guard Pavilion, 1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, on Friday, September 4 at 5:00 p.m. Cellist Jane Hollander and pianist Wayne Wildman will perform. The first eight donors of $25 or more to WHS can make a "doggie dedication" on-screen during the concert. Those interested in showing a photo of their pet for the "doggie dedication" should bring a flash drive with an electronic image of their dog, and a few sentences describing their pooch! For more info, click here.

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Bring Buddy for Some Fun at Northpoint!
We had so much fun at Northpoint Snack Bar back in June that we're headed to the beach again! Join WHS at Bartolotta's Northpoint Snack Bar at Bradford Beach, 2400 Lincoln Memorial Drive, on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your well-socialized dogs for some fun on the beach and help raise funds for shelter animals. Bartolotta's Northpoint Snack Bar will be donating proceeds from food sales to WHS! Check out the incredible range of items, from portobella sandwiches and grilled tuna to shakes and fries, on the pdf menu.

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Feasting for Fido

The Wisconsin Humane Society's first-ever Feasting for Fido restaurant tasting fundraiser was a tremendous success! Nearly 500 people enjoyed vegetarian samples from Milwaukee's finest restaurants. Celebrity judges Sue Black, Phil Cianciola and Nicole Koglin crowned three winning
restaurants, too. Bartolotta's won best animal-themed presentation; Water Buffalo won best restaurant sample and Simma's cheesecake took the cake in most unique plate presentation!

The evening included tastings from 25 restaurants, wines, locally-crafted beer, festive music and a raffle. Thank you to all of the vendors and volunteers who participated in this fantastic event. Special thanks to MillerCoors and Karl's Rentals for their especially generous contributions.

Board president Tony Enea, Nicole Koglin and Beth Maresh	Phil Cianciola working very hard during the judging contest.	Sue Black and Joe Bartolotta

Best Restaurant Sample: Water Buffalo Photo by Worzella Photography	Best Animal-Themed Decor: Bartolotta's Photo by Worzella Photography	Most Unique Presentation: Simma's Photo by Worzella Photography

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Handmade Dog Toys Brighten the Day!

Special thanks to Michaela Powell who has been bringing handmade fleece dog toys to the Wisconsin Humane Society on a regular basis for over a year! The most recent donations were distributed among dogs in adoption, who loved the colorful toys. Not only do toys keep dogs active, they stimulate their minds and keep them happy! Are you a kid interested in ways to help the animals at the shelter? Click here to learn how!

 

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Students Raise Nearly $7,000 for Wisconsin Humane Society

Greendale Middle School held a “Tune Out” fundraiser to benefit the animals at the Wisconsin Humane Society……and raised $6,725! Twenty-six students and two teachers made it 92 days (yes…3 MONTHS!) without Internet, TV, texting, video games, etc. Two teachers also bet the kids that if they reached their goal of $6,000, they would get green Mohawks! For more details, click here!

 

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Pup & Sup Dinner

On Sunday, July 19, bring your dog for a very special wine tasting dinner hosted by Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin. Dogs are invited to accompany their guardians throughout dinner, although crates will be available for dogs who would rather spend some quality time with a tasty peanut butter-filled Kong! The casual-dress event will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the cost is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. $20 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Victoria Wellens Memorial Fund at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Attendees are not required to bring a dog. All dogs must be current on vaccinations and well-socialized. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 414-765-8610.