Eau Claire Community Humane Association - ECCHA

03/28/2025

ECCHA was absolutely thrilled to welcome handlers from Dogs Playing For Life in the last 2 days to teach us about running safe and effective playgroups at the shelter!

Playgroups are wonderful way to bring down stress levels in a shelter environment by providing exercise as well as allowing dogs to exhibit normal behavior. It also assists in building confidence for some of our shyer friends, and teaches puppies appropriate play with other dogs. It is a great tool for us to be able to tell how dogs do with one another and set them up for success in their future adoptive home!

We were excited to invite some friends from other shelters - Chippewa Humane, Cequamegon Humane, and Washington Humane - to join us yesterday to learn how to incorporate playgroup into everyday activity.

Adoptable Siren has been out playgroup rockstar the last two days - she has done excellent with all pets she has met. This high-energy girl is tuckered out!

See all adoptable dogs: eccha.org/adopt

03/25/2025

Pixie was recently adopted, and "Hot Dog," are we excited! 🌭

Pixie, on the other hand, has no idea what's going on.

See all adoptable hot dogs: eccha.org/adopt

03/25/2025

For emergency services in the Eau Claire area, please get in touch with your primary vet!

03/22/2025

Adoptable Siren and caretaker Ali here to give you a Slumber Pawty Update!

It's only been one week, and we already broke $10,000 in donations AND we are staying at 7th place in the entire country - WOW! 🎉

The Pawty is still 2 weeks away; let's see how close to our goal we can get!

Learn more and donate to the pawty: https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/event/2025ecchapawty

03/21/2025

Anything you can give helps! Drop off any time in our covered donation area or send directly to us:

3900 Old Town Hall Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701

03/20/2025

Listen I need you guys to come in during open hours today 1-7 so Robert stops staring at me like this and yelling:

03/19/2025

Yesterday started out like any other day, until Officer Velin from Eau Claire Animal Control came in to bring us a stray animal. First thing she said, “Hey, did you see what was inside your donation bin?”

8 cats, dropped in the middle of the day, right under our noses. The car pulled up away from our cameras and out of view from our windows. Animal Control has been notified and is aware of the situation.

We decided to name them Snow White and her 7 dwarfs - Sleepy, D***y, Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Happy, and Bashful, to reflect the fairytale ending they will no doubt get now that they are in ECCHA care. Luckily, the cats seem to be healthy and will be available for adoption after their vet exam.

We want to be very clear about this: we are here for you, every day, no judgment. We want your pets safe as much as you do.

If you are going through hardships and can't care for your animal:
please talk to us.
If you are worried about paying a surrender fee:
please talk to us.
If you find yourself caring for an abandoned animal:
please talk to us.

We will figure it out together. We are here to provide a vital resource to our community and will do anything we can to ensure your pets come to us safely.

Donate to Snow White & her 7 Dwarves Care: eccha.org/donate

03/18/2025

39th Fido & Friends 5k Run/Walk is officially two months away!

It is our 39th year hosting this fabulous 5k in beautiful Carson Park. How many years have you been coming?!

Join us Saturday, May 17th - prizes for top fundraisers, adoptable dogs, games, and vendors! Plus, this event is both kid and dog friendly - you can bring the whole family!

Register now with code EARLYBIRD through 3/31 for a discount!

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/39thannualfidofriendsrunwalk/

03/17/2025

Happy St. Pitties Day! 🍀

OK, so we don't breed label at our shelter, but we just HAD to say it!

Check out some of our adoptable dogs - they are all Feelin' Lucky and hope to go home this month! 💚

See all adoptable dogs at eccha.org/adopt

03/17/2025

Sansa is smart, LOVES to fetch, and would enjoy an active home! She is one of our longest residents and would love a home this spring. She has a beautiful, thick coat, and adorable ears that stand straight up! Sansa is eager to please and although she already knows several tricks, she would love to learn more with you. Sansa does not like other dogs, she wants you all to herself!

Sansa qualifies for our 30 Day Fiance Program, which means you can try Sansa out in your home for 30 days before committing to adoption to ensure she is a good fit for your lifestyle. We know once you get her in your home, you'll fall in love!

Meet Sansa!
Help us find a home for our Pet of the Month in partnership with the Eau Claire Community Humane Association - ECCHA
Sansa is a smart and energetic girl who loves to play fetch!
Let's find this girl her forever home; apply here: eccha.org/adopt
Adoption fee is sponsored by Markquart Motors!

03/14/2025

Anything you can give helps! We are completely ❌ OUT ❌ of both breakaway cat collars and bleach at this time.

Drop off any time in our covered donation area or send directly to us:

3900 Old Town Hall Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701

03/14/2025

ECCHA is so excited to share that we’re partnering with animal shelters throughout the country (and beyond) for the first annual International Shelter Shelter Slumber Pawty, presented by Kindness Animal Hospital, Market & Johnson, Inc., and Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital!

🐾 On Saturday, April 5th hundreds of animal lovers across the US will spend 24 hours side-by-side with shelter pets to raise funds and awareness for community animals. 🐾

ECCHA's most dedicated supporters will spend 24 hours at our facility eating, sleeping and “pawty-ing” with our amazing shelter residents while raising money to support our programs. Fundraising begins TODAY for all participants!

Head to our official Pawty Page to browse our participants, read their stories, and donate to their team to help them win cool prizes! Can't decide on what fundraiser to donate to? You can also donate to the pawty overall!

See their stories: https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/event/2025ecchapawty

03/13/2025

Recently adopted Roxy is taking "settling in" very seriously in her new home!

Looking for a goofy couch dog for your home? See more adoptable pets at eccha.org/adopt

03/12/2025

Is your business or organization looking to give back more in 2025? ECCHA has tasks everyday that you can help with!

From running a fundraiser, baking treats, helping with projects, or working outside like our friends at Clean Green did today - there is no shortage of group activities we could have your assistance with! Spring is especially busy for projects - many of them being outdoors or prepping for our summer season!

Groups can range from anywhere up to 20 people. Learn more about volunteering on our website, or reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Tracey, for more information and to schedule a time to come in!

eccha.org/volunteer

03/07/2025

It's Friday - which means its time for Foster Friday! Sweet Gimli is here to greet everyone!

Gimlli (better known as Gim-Gam, Gimmers, and Gimmie) has been in a foster home for about a month and is thriving! In previous posts we have stated he is slow to trust men, but his foster dad quickly became his favorite person to snuggle with. When given time and patience, he becomes the sweetest snuggle bug. Gimli loves belly bongos and butt scritches, and will never say no to an extra-stinky bone.

He continues to take direction well, especially if his crate is offered to him. Gimli finds comfort in his kennel and will willingly go in when he is feeling overwhelmed.

Foster mom does say that he is still reactive when he is on walks and sees other dogs. Gimli would love a tall fenced in yard so he doesn't feel like he needs to protect his things. He would also benefit from a strong, confident leader who can work on redirecting his reactions. He is a smart boy and is eager to please!

Gimli also qualifies for our 30 Day Fiance program, which means you can have Gimli in your home for 30 days to see him blossom into the boy we all know and love before you officially adopt. Learn more and apply for Gimli at ECCHA.org/adopt and stop in to see him today (Friday) only 1-4 PM!

03/05/2025

Alabama transfer, Dash, is less than impressed with the snow we got today. We wish to crawl right back in bed too, buddy!

Despite the inclement weather, we are OPEN our normal time, 1-4 PM today (Wednesday.) We are full on both cats and dogs looking for a loving home!

See all adoptable pets: eccha.org/adopt

03/03/2025

The Eau Claire Community Humane Association has one main goal - to give homeless animals a voice and a second chance. That goal weighed heavy on our minds when we got the call about a Birmingham, Alabama shelter who had more than exceeded capacity.

Greater Birmingham Shelter was F-U-L-L. So full, that they had animals living in pop up kennels throughout their shelter. When that call is made, we all answer, and together with other shelters across the US, they transferred over 70 animals; 44 cats and 29 dogs of varying ages in all.

ECCHA is proud to say that we were able to take 5 adult dogs. While its not a huge number, anything in this situation helps our animal welfare partners. ECCHA also wants to recognize an amazing volunteer, Ali, who has now assisted with two national transfers! Thank you for your help!

The dogs are settled in at the shelter and are waiting to find a loving family here in the Midwest. Learn more about the dogs at eccha.org/adopt