Northwoods Humane Society-Sawyer County

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Kylie has found the best new family!! She will be living the good life!!

01/05/2026

🎉🐾 Zena’s New Year Adventures: New Year, New Home—Apply Within! 🐾🎉
Hi! I’m Zena, a 1-year-old Shiba Inu/Akita mix, and my New Year’s resolution is simple: find my forever humans! 🐶✨
Here’s what a typical day on my New Year Adventure Schedule looks like:
1️⃣ Resolution Zoomies – I kick off the year at full speed! Faster than your motivation on January 1st. 💨
2️⃣ Toy Round-Up – Balls, squeakers, socks… if it exists, it’s probably mine now. 🧸😄
3️⃣ Cuddle Countdown – After the excitement, I’m all about snuggles and quality couch time. 💕
4️⃣ Learning New Tricks – I’m smart, eager to please, and ready to show off my clever moves (or at least give it my best shot!).
I’m looking for a family who’s ready to ring in the New Year with laughter, fun, and a little puppy chaos—plus lots of love and memories in the making. Shoes may be sacrificed in the process. 😅
🎆 Ready to start the year with Zena by your side?
💻 Fill out the Dog Adoption Form:
👉 northwoodshumansociety.org/adoptable-animals
📞 Already applied? Call 715-634-5394 and tell them you’re ready to meet Zena—the one, the only, the adorable New Year whirlwind!
New year. New adventures. New best friend. Let’s make forever happen! 🐾💖

01/05/2026

Jane has found a forever home with a wonderful family!

01/05/2026

🎆🐾 A New Year, A New Tale — Meet the “Corgi” Mix Puppies! 🐾🎆
Starring: Matilda & Wrangler
As the New Year begins, we bring you a fresh chapter in rescue storytelling…
Once upon a new year, we were told about a litter of Corgi mix puppies. The folks we got them from were very confident there was Corgi in the mix. And we believed them. 🐶🤷‍♀️
Then they arrived.
We squinted.
We tilted our heads.
We even did the classic “turn your phone sideways” move.
And… still not much Corgi. 😆
But here’s the New Year magic of rescue:
✨ Breed guesses fade, but love is 100% real. ✨
Matilda and Wrangler may be mystery mixes, but they are:
✔️ Purebred Adorable
✔️ AKC Registered (American Kennel Club of Cute)
✔️ Certified in cuddles, wiggles, and joy
They’re currently living their best puppy lives in a loving foster home—romping with dogs, offering gentle nose boops to cats, and soaking up all the love humans can give. They’re playful, well-socialized, and bursting with that perfect puppy combo of mischief + sweetness.
This New Year, they’re not asking for a pedigree—
They’re wishing for someone to call their own. Someone to toss the toys, share the couch, laugh at the zoomies, and promise forever. 💕
💻 Ready to start the year with a new best friend (or two—we won’t judge)?
Head over to NorthwoodsHumaneSociety.org, click on the Adoptable Animals page, and fill out the Dog Adoption Form.
📞 Already applied?
Call 715-634-5394 and tell us you’re ready to meet Matilda & Wrangler, the “Corgi” mix puppies.
✨ New year. New story. Happily ever after starts here. 🐾🐶💖

01/05/2026

🎄🐾 Three Little Christmas Miracles Are Looking for Homes! 🐾🎄
Hi there! We’re Buffy, Winifred, and Willow — three 3-month-old female medium-size mix puppies and we’re ready to make your holiday season extra magical! ✨
Right now, we’re living the good life in a foster home where we’re learning all about being good dogs (and honestly, we’re pretty proud of ourselves). We’re sweet, playful, curious, and full of puppy joy. We’re doing great with other dogs, cats, kids, and just about everyone we meet — even the occasional tortoise that wanders through the house. 🐢😄 (Don’t worry, we’re very polite.)
We love cuddles, playtime, and discovering new things, and we’re at the perfect age to grow up alongside our forever families. Whether you’re dreaming of a snuggle buddy, a future adventure partner, or a puppy to make your Christmas mornings even brighter, one of us might be your perfect match. 🎁🐶
🎅 All we want for Christmas is a home… could it be yours?
💻 Ready to meet us?
Head over to our website and fill out the adoption form:
👉 https://northwoodshumanesociety.org/dog-adoption-form/
Once your form is submitted, a member of the Canine Team will give you a call to set up a meet-and-greet.
📞 Already have a form on file?
Just give the office a ring at 715-634-5394, Monday–Saturday from 11am to 3pm, to schedule your appointment.
Let’s make forever happen this holiday season — we can’t wait to meet you and fill your home with puppy kisses, wagging tails, and Christmas cheer! 🐶💖🎄

01/04/2026

🎆🐾 Meet Sarah: Your New Year’s Calm, Cozy Companion 🐾🎆
Hi, I’m Sarah, a 9-year-old female Chow Chow, and as the New Year begins, I’m hoping to find a peaceful forever home where I can truly relax and be myself. 💫
I’m quiet, very laid back, and I do people on my terms—but once I bond with you, my loyalty is deep and lifelong. ❤️
Here’s a little about me (and yes… it’s very Chow Chow of me):
1️⃣ Noble & Aloof – Think “cat software in a dog body.” I’m dignified, reserved at first, and deeply loving once trust is earned.
2️⃣ Loyal to My People – When you’re in my circle, my devotion is calm, steady, and true.
3️⃣ Independent Thinker – I thrive with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
4️⃣ Protective by Nature – I’m devoted to my home and do best with someone who understands breed instincts.
5️⃣ Cautious with Strangers – Slow, respectful introductions help my softer side shine.
🚫 Important to Know
Sarah is not a good fit for a home with children. She prefers a quiet, adult-only environment where her boundaries are respected and routines are predictable. In the right setting, she is a wonderful, devoted companion.
🎉 New Year Bonus!
✨ Sarah’s adoption fee is FULLY SPONSORED by Puppy Love Pet Styling! ✨
That means no adoption fee—just a loving commitment and a calm home to start the year together.
As the New Year begins, I’m not looking for excitement—I’m looking for peace, understanding, and a person who values a deep, respectful bond. I’m the perfect match for someone who believes the best relationships are built on trust and patience. 🐾💖
💻 Ready to meet me?
Visit northwoodshumanesociety.org, go to the Adoptable Animals page, and fill out the Dog Adoption Form.
📞 Already applied?
Call 715-634-5394 and let the shelter know you’d like to meet Sarah.
✨ New year. New chapter. Quiet companionship for a lifetime.

01/04/2026

🎆🐾 New Year, New Beginnings — Waffles Is Ready for His Fresh Start 🐾🎆
Hello… my name is Waffles, and I’m a 5-year-old male Poodle with a soft heart and a whole lot of hope for the year ahead. 💫
I came to the shelter as a backyard breeder release, and I spent much of my life in a crate. Because of that, the world is still a little new—and sometimes scary—but I’m learning that 2025 can be a year of kindness, safety, and love. ❤️
I may be shy when I first meet new people, but with a little patience and gentle reassurance, I start to blossom. Once I feel safe, my sweet, loyal personality really shines.
Here’s a little more about me as I step into the New Year:
🐩 11.8 pounds of handsome
🐶 Great with other dogs – they help boost my confidence
🏡 Working on housetraining and improving every day
💖 Eager to learn with someone who believes in me
This New Year, I’m making just one wish:
✨ A foster home to help me experience all the things I’ve never known, or
✨ A forever home with patience, love, and time to help me become the very best version of myself
If you’ve been thinking about making a meaningful change this year, this could be Waffles’ new beginning—and yours, too. 🥹🐶
💻 Ready to meet me?
Head to northwoodshumanesociety.org, click on the Adoptable Animals page, and fill out the Dog Adoption Form.
📞 Already have an application on file?
Call 715-634-5394 and tell them you’d like to meet Waffles.
I’ll be waiting with hopeful eyes, gentle tail wags, and a heart ready to trust.
✨ New year. New hope. New life for Waffles. ✨

01/04/2026

🎆🐾 New Year, New Best Friend – Meet BamBam! 🐾🎆
Ring in the New Year with a BIG heart, BIG smiles, and BIG cuddles—because BamBam is ready to make 2025 the best year yet! 💫
Hi! I’m BamBam, a 3-year-old male Akita mix, and I’m sponsored, which means my adoption fee is covered—all I need now is you! 🎉💖
Here’s what I’m bringing into your New Year:
✨ People-loving sweetheart – Pets in = love multiplied x100
🏡 Fully house trained – Starting the year clean and stress-free
🐶🐱 Good with cats & some dogs (with proper introductions)
👦👧 Kid-approved – I adore my tiny humans
🐻 Certified teddy bear – Belly rubs are my love language
Think of me as your 2025 hype dog: cheering you on, keeping you company on walks, mastering couch cuddles, and celebrating every little win right alongside you. 🥳🐾
🎊 Sponsored Adoption = $0 fee, endless love included 🎊
📍 Ready to meet me?
💻 Apply at: northwoodshumanesociety.org (Dog Adoption Form)
📞 Already applied? Call 715-634-5394 (Mon–Sat, 11am–3pm) and ask to meet BamBam!
Start the New Year with a best friend who’s already all in.
New Year. New Love. BamBam. 🐾🎆

01/04/2026

🇺🇸🐾 NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Pets for Vets & First Responders 🐾🇺🇸
Northwoods Humane Society is proud to launch our Pets for Vets & First Responders Program, a new grant-funded initiative created to honor those who serve our country and our communities.
Through this program, U.S. Military Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, and active or retired first responders (police, fire, EMT, and similar service professions) may adopt select shelter animals with adoption fees waived.
Depending on the animal, the program may also include starter supplies, food, and even dog training support, helping set both pets and adopters up for long-term success.
🐶🐱 Animals in this program are specially selected and clearly identified, and availability varies.
This is our way of saying thank you for your service—by helping connect heroes with loyal, loving companions.
📍 Interested in learning more?
Visit northwoodshumanesociety.org or call 715-634-5394 to ask about Pets for Vets & First Responders and currently eligible animals.
💙 Because those who serve deserve unconditional love, too.

01/04/2026

🐾🎉 New Year, New Love — Meet Coco! 🎉🐾
Start the New Year with a resolution that truly matters… finding your forever best friend. 💖
Meet Coco, a stunning 5-year-old Rottweiler ready to leave the shelter behind and ring in a brand-new chapter with her very own family. 🥂🐶
Coco may be a little shy when she first meets new people, but give her a moment and she’ll show you who she really is — a gentle, affectionate sweetheart with soulful eyes and a heart full of love. Once she feels safe, she’s all about cuddles, closeness, and cozy lap time (yes, even if she thinks she’s a lap dog 😉).
✨ The Coco Highlights:
🐾 House trained
🐾 Does well on a leash
🐾 Loyal, loving, and devoted
🐾 Thrives in a calm, predictable home
Because Coco can be possessive of her food and toys, she would do best as the only pet and in a home without children under 12. In the right environment, she will absolutely flourish and give her heart completely to her person. ❤️
This New Year, Coco isn’t wishing for fireworks or fancy treats — she’s wishing for patience, love, and a forever family to call her own. Could that be you?
🐶 Ready to make Coco part of your New Year story?
Visit 👉 northwoodshumanesociety.org,
click on Adoptable Animals, and fill out the Dog Adoption Form.
📞 Already applied?
Call 715-634-5394 and let the shelter know you’re ready to meet this sweet girl who’s ready to start her best year yet! ✨
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