Humane Society of Barron County

12/19/2024

Anna is ready for a kingdom of her own! Anna's adoption fee was just generously sponsored so she is now FREE to her forever home!

Pros:
*Very friendly and affectionate
*Has lived with two small dogs and was very tolerant
*Has lived with another cat and was okay
*Litter trained
*Uses a scratching post
*Was found as a stray but loves to be indoors
*Has done well with teenagers and would likely do okay with younger kids as well

Cons:
*Is on urinary food for a UTI and some minor crystal build-up

Do you think Anna is the perfect princess for your family? Fill out our adoption application at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt
If approved we will reach out within two days to set up a 30-minute meet-and-greet/adoption appointment.

12/19/2024

🎄"Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the shelter
All the animals were asleep in their beds
Dream that their forever homes would be here by then"🎁

We have some wonderful pets still waiting for their forever families to come adopt them. If you can't adopt, consider fostering them for a weekend to give them a break from the shelter or even just taking a pup on a Doggy Day Out!

We are also hoping to give the shelter pets a taste of a wonderful Christmas meal so any donations of pet-safe foods by next Wednesday would be greatly appreciated!

Learn more about our adoptable pets and submit your adoption application today at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

Submit a foster application at https://www.hsbcpets.com/foster

Sign up to volunteer for Doggy Day Outs at https://www.hsbcpets.com/get-involved

12/18/2024

We are in need of the items listed on this week's post. If you can donate, it would be greatly appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off in person from 8-4 or left in our bin out front 24/7.

Orders from Amazon and Chewy ship directly to us and our wishlists for those sites can be found at https://www.hsbcpets.com/donate

Frappe is still looking for his forever home! Learn more about him and apply today at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

12/17/2024

The FIFTH annual Christmas Tree Walk by Blue Hills Chiropractic Rice Lake is open and ready for you! 🎄🎄🎄🎄

Please vote for our Cookie Monster tree with dog treat cookies! Unfortunately, his eyes keep falling but we can't help the wind!

The top three trees with the most votes will receive the proceeds of the sponsor donations. First place will receive $1000, second place $500 and third place $200!
Here’s how you can vote:
- Here on the FB page by liking your favorite trees.
- In person at 1207 W Knapp Street Rice Lake by submitting your vote in the designated voting box

Barron County Humane Society

12/17/2024

All we want for Christmas is YOU!

We have 6 amazing young dogs looking for their Christmas Miracle of a new home. Do you think you could be the perfect happily ever after for one of these pups?

Learn more about them and submit an adoption application today at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

12/16/2024

Sage is ready to make your holidays more fun!

Pros:
*Friendly if a little cautious
*Good with other cats
*Good with kids
*Would likely do okay with dogs after slow introductions
*Litter trained
*Uses a scratching post

Cons:
*Can be a little shy at times

Do you think Sage is exactly what your house is missing? Fill out our adoption application at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt
If approved, we will reach out within two days to schedule a 30-minute meet-and-greet/adoption appointment.

12/16/2024

This sweet girl was found at Hwy 25 and 20th Ave.

Call 715-822-3414
Text 715-419-1292

12/16/2024

Are you looking for a young, cat-friendly sweetheart to join your family?

Cookie Crisp(top) and Cocoa Puffs(bottom) are the purrfect boys for you then!

Pros:
*Friendly once comfortable with you
*Good with other cats
*Could learn to do okay with dogs after slow introductions
*Litter trained
*Uses a scratching post
*Young enough that he can learn to adapt to most homes after a while

Cons:
*Takes a little longer to warm up in a new environment but is super sweet once comfortable

Apply to visit these sweet boys today at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

12/15/2024

Looking for a cool cat to spice up your home? Meet Myrtle! Her adoption fee has been sponsored so she is now FREE to the right home!

Pros:
*Does okay with dogs after slow introductions
*Does okay with older cats after slow introductions
*Prefers older children who aren't as loud and scary and who can handle her play style
*Litter trained
*Loves to spend her days napping
*Has really started to open up and show staff how sweet she will be in her forever home

Cons:
*Has some residual "single kitten" behaviors so her playstyle is fairly rough
*Has the cattitude of a Calico so takes a longer time to open up in a new and strange environment- would probably be most happy as an only pet

Do you think you could give Myrtle a quiet and peaceful home? Fill out our adoption application at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt
If approved we will contact you within two days to set up a 30-minute meet-and-greet/adoption appointment.

12/14/2024

Shelby is looking for a loving home to call her own!

Pros:
*Great with kids
*Super friendly
*Chatty
*Does okay with other cats as long as they are okay with her being queen bee
*Uses a litter box
*Would likely do okay with dogs after slow introductions

Cons:
*Did have accidents in the previous home due to another cats litterbox issues- likely would not be an issue in a new home

Are you willing to give Shelby the love she craves? Fill out our adoption application today at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt
If approved we will reach out within two days to schedule a 30-minute meet-and-greet/adoption appointment.

12/14/2024

Espresso is looking for a foster or adoptive home!

Pros:
*Getting comfortable with strangers
*Working on being comfortable on a leash
*Loves treats-learns quickly with food motivation
*Starting to open up to staff
*Good with other dogs
*Has had some housetraining
*Working on sitting on command

Cons:
*Wouldn't recommend young children or cats at this time
*Will take a while to warm up to a new environment

Please fill out a foster or adoption application if you would be interested in working with one of these awesome pups to realize their full potential!
All dogs receive one free week of training through the service GoodPup.
Foster homes can receive up to three free training classes per foster dog with Dogs R Plus in Cameron.

Foster applications can be submitted here: https://www.hsbcpets.com/foster

Adoption applications can be submitted here: https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

12/14/2024

We're hiring!

We are looking for one more part-time animal caregiver! Join an awesome team of driven, animal-loving people!

The Animal Caregiver is responsible for the physical, emotional and behavioral needs of all animals at the Humane Society of Barron County. The Animal Caregiver must objectively communicate medical and behavioral observations appropriately, be respectful of HSBC facilities and animals, while also understanding the animals in their care are adjusting to a shelter environment. The Animal Caregiver is responsible for helping alleviate the stress of this adjustment period through proper cleaning protocols, low-stress handling, and enriching the lives of all animals.

We pay $11 an hour and are currently offering 8-20 hours a week. Apply today at https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Animal+Caregiver&l=Barron%2C+WI&vjk=44b8be4628c7920b

12/13/2024

Does anyone recognize this cat?

The finder thinks it is male and says it's very friendly. Longer-haired, young, appears healthy, and loves to be pet. Found North of Rice Lake just outside the city limits yesterday. The cat is currently with the finder but will come to us on Monday if not reclaimed by an owner.

Please reach out if you know where this cat belongs!

12/13/2024

How is Journey still waiting for his forever family? This little American Bobtail is sooo sweet!

Pros:
*Very playful
*Curious
*Good with cats
*Would likely do okay with dogs after slow introductions
*Litter trained
*Very unique markings
*Better with slightly older kids as he is still working on appropriate play

Cons:
*Unsure of his full background
*Takes a little while to warm up in new environments

Do you think Journey is the cat for you? Fill out our adoption application at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt
If approved we will reach out within two days to set up a 30-minute meet-and-greet/adoption appointment.

12/12/2024

We currently have SIX 6-month-old puppies searching for their forever homes! This age is so fun but can also have a really hard time in the shelter environment.

Puppies need lots of time, attention, and socialization to become the best versions of themselves and while we try to ensure those needs are met, what our staff can do is nothing compared to a loving foster or adoptive home. Even just signing up to take one of these pups for a doggy day out could make a world of difference!

Please consider fostering or adopting one of these awesome pups! If you can't do either, maybe a Doggy Day Out would be a better option, or even just a bag of puppy food (we are going through that quickly with so many growing and active pups!).

Apply to adopt at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

Apply to foster at https://www.hsbcpets.com/foster

Apply to volunteer and do Doggy Day Outs at https://www.hsbcpets.com/get-involved

Can't do any of those things? Spread the word and share this post!

12/12/2024

Are you looking for a sweet new way to brighten up your mornings? Adopt Cookie Crisp!

Pros:
*Friendly once comfortable with you
*Good with other cats
*Could learn to do okay with dogs after slow introductions
*Litter trained
*Uses a scratching post
*Young enough that he can learn to adapt to most homes after a while

Cons:
*A little under socialized so it takes him a while to warm up to new people

Are you ready for sweeter mornings? Apply to adopt Cookie Crisp at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt
If approved we will reach out within two days to set up a 30-minute meet-and-greet/adoption appointment

12/11/2024

We could really use the items listed on this week's post. If you can donate, it would be greatly appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off in person from 8-4 or left in our bin out front 24/7.

Orders from Amazon and Chewy ship directly to us and our wishlists for those sites can be found at https://www.hsbcpets.com/donate

Skittles is looking for a new best friend! Learn more about her and apply today at https://www.hsbcpets.com/new-adopt

12/11/2024

Meet our comedy opener - Elise Cole!!

Elise Cole is an Iranian-Jewish comedian from Minnesota. Her material centers around the challenges of marriage and parenting in the fluid landscape of the 21st century.

Sharpie it in the calendar for 2/15/25 and get your tickets here before they sell out!
https://www.hsbcpets.com/events