Drawing for the yacht raffle!
Virgil is the first dog through the door! We are excited too, buddy!
Reagan was a very scared kitten when he came to ECCHA around 3 or 4 months old. But with patience from his foster family he came around, and now hangs out all over the house with the other three cats!
He is full of kitten energy and loves to play and chase the other cats around, and when it's nap time he snuggles up with them or foster mom! He is so adorable and his white fur is silky and soft. He would do fine in a house with other cats, especially with one who would like a playmate. Anyone would be lucky to call this spunky little kitten their own!
Reagan's adoption fee is $150 and he is already neutered. Learn more about Reagan and apply on our website: eccha.org/adopt
Want to see something cool? Today, one of our air units was being placed on the new shelter. These units will help us fight disease and sickness better in the new shelter by keeping the air between cats and dogs, sick animals and healthy animals, and our humans separated. We can’t wait to be in our new shelter next year!
ECCHA Giving Tuesday 2023
💸 A L M O S T 💸 T H E R E ! 💸
Check out our #GivingTuesday video with our friends from Northwestern Bank explaining how raising an additional $10,000 WILL help ECCHA! Northwestern Bank is matching your donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000!
Donated $20? It's now $40!
Donated $100? It's now $200!
Donated $500? It's now $1,000!
Show homeless animals in Eau Claire that you care by making a donation before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (11/28)
Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/px3dwva7
Giving Tuesday Annoucement 2023
💸 G I V I N G 💸 T U E S D A Y 💸 A N N O N C E M E N T ! 💸
#GivingTuesday is here tomorrow! Our very good friends at Northwestern Bank have a special announcemnt...👀
DOUBLE your impact starting tomorrow, 11/28!
ECCHA.org/donate
EDIT:
There is a long wait to chip dogs but we are still going! No wait to get your cat chipped, come by fleet farm until 1! We will be chipping this line until 1!
Thank you Lost Dogs of Wisconsin for helping us out on this event every year. We are so happy that so many animals can get home safer!
We had a great dog open house, but there are still plenty more dogs looking for homes! Stop by tomorrow between 1-4 to meet some of them.
ECCHA Building Update
🐾 V O T E S 🐾 A R E 🐾 I N ! 🐾
Last night at the Eau Claire City Council meeting, an amendment was unanimously passed to restore funding to our organization in the amount of $250,000.00, which will be applied to our new building project. We are thrilled with the outcome of this meeting and want to thank the City Council members for their support!
Over the last month, Council Members have toured our shelter, met with us, listened to our supporters (all 830+ who signed our petition!), and ultimately made the decision to fulfil the City’s pledge to us. Although the funding is less than anticipated, we understand that the City of Eau Claire has many critical needs, and appreciate the support. Over the next few months we will look to our community to help us raise the last amounts needed to complete our new building.
How can you help now?
🐾 Support the project by making a donation
🐾 Share the building information with anyone you know
June Building Update
Here is an update on our building project and some more information on the City Council vote to help fund our project! Here are a few quick facts:
🐾 The funding is reccommended to be taken out of the Capital Improvment Plan by city administration
🐾 City Council still has the opportunity to vote to keep our project in - no decisions have been made yet!
🐾 We are presenting to council again on July 10th at 7 PM
So, how can you support ECCHA now?
🐾 Sign our petition (link in comments)
🐾 Contact your council representative (link in comments)
🐾 Join us on July 10th at 7 PM
Caretaker Tammy said it best: “We have dog park dogs! I haven’t had a play group this big in the 13 years I’ve been here!” 🐾🐶
What great dogs we have at the shelter! We have so many that love other dogs - they will be the perfect hiking, patio, and play date boys and girls! The weather is warming up and it’s a great time to add a new furry member to your family. Apply for any of our dogs at ECCHA.org/adopt
Pictured: Harvey Hank, Moon, Mila, Gally, and Penny
We have some really exciting updates to share on the build! Executive Director Shelley chats about what has been done so far and what our timeline looks like coming up. More photos to come later this week! #BeTheVoiceBuild
Until then, you can watch LIVE FEED of the construction process and see more photos at ECCHABeTheVoice.org/construction-updates
Dog Bite Prevention Week - What Not to Do When Meeting a New Dog
🐶 B I T E 🐶 P R E V E N T I O N ! 🐶
It's dog bite prevention week! Our Humane Officer, Liz, handles all of the bites that happen in the City of Eau Claire. Watch this video while she explains some things NOT to do when meeting a new dog to help prevent a bite. Always remember:
🐶 Ask owner for permission before petting. Not all dogs are people friendly!
🐶 Do not stand over, hug, or get into the face of a dog you do not know. This can be seen as threatening to them.
🐶 Watch the dogs body language. If they appear uncomfortable or try to walk away, do not force your pets on them.
Learn more about our feature dog, Rissa, and find more helpful resources on our website: ECCHA.org
UPDATE ON THIS SITUATION FROM Eau Claire County Humane Association - ECCHA
Thanks to all the news stories and social media posts about the dog that was attached to our building this am, the owner of the animal has come forward and officially surrendered the animal to us. We would like to thank the owner for contacting us and doing the right thing in surrendering the animal to us. It was very brave to call us and this action will help us be able to help Gus find a new home. Without this, ECCHA would be unable to adopt out the dog until the statutory legal stray hold has expired. Having a signed surrender form now means that ECCHA can adopt Gus out as soon as he is cleared by a Veterinarian. Please no more negative comments. Negativity does not help the animals at ALL. If anyone is interested in adopting this dog or any animal, please visit www. Eccha.org for more information.
Original Post - Some mornings aren’t very happy at the shelter. Today, we came in to find a sweet boy tied to our front door.
In the one minute clip from our cameras, you can see them drive up, tie the dog to the door, run back to their car and drive off. The dog had no idea what was going on, and you can see that he wanted to go with. It breaks our hearts.
There will be two photos in the comments of our gorgeous new boy, Gus. If you recognize this dog or may have any information on who may have done this, contact ECCHA at (715) 839-4747 ext. 1021 and leave a message.
Ginger has a lot to say!
We just love this goofy girl and all the funny noises she makes. She is estimated to be 9 years young and would love a quiet home where she can nap the day away in your lap. Check out more info about her on our website - https://tinyurl.com/35z7pj2a
Don't forget about our Chubby Cat discounts through the end of the month! Ginger here weighs about 7 lbs which means she is $7 off her adoption fee!
