Marshfield Area Pet Shelter

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Marshfield Area Pet Shelter

More than 700 animals enter our facility every year. Help us help them. Please donate! The majority of animals entering our facility are strays.

Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, Inc is a private non-profit animal welfare organization with a seven member Board of Directors. We have four full-time employees who cover 7 day a week shifts from 7am to 8pm. Other shelters comparable to the size of our shelter generally have approximately 10-13 employees. But thanks to the dedication of 40+ volunteers, we are able to provide daily care to more than 7

00 animals every year. We have contracts with local municipalities to house stray dogs and cats while we attempt to locate their owners. The following municipalities pay us to provide this service: City of Marshfield, Village of Spencer, Townships of McMillan, Richfield, Lincoln and Rock. If an owner does not come forward to reclaim their pet, the animal is then spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and place up for adoption. Other animal intakes include pets taken into custody by law enforcement, stray dogs and cats from non-contracted areas, owner pet surrenders and pets transferred in from other organizations. Animal intakes other than our contracted areas are dependent on the amount of space we have available at our facility. We proudly follow the Shelter Medicine’s guidance for Capacity for Care. A waitlist is available for when space opens up. All animal shelters are overwhelmed and overcrowded. The number of pet surrender requests continues to increase and hundreds of strays are found every year. Pet overpopulation has increased significantly. The only solution to this dilemma is to facilitate more low cost spay and neuter options, implement TNR efforts and educate people on the importance of spaying and neutering! As Marshfield’s first animal welfare organization, we are transforming the way our community views animals and animal welfare. Our future goals include innovative education programs for the public and investments in outreach, advocacy and affordable spay/neuter options for the Marshfield area. State Kennel License #492209

10/01/2024

Hi, my name is Messi and I'm about 6 months old! I was a very sick girl when I first arrived at the shelter. I'm feeling A LOT better now and I may always sound a bit congested, but I finished all my meds and I'm doing great! I am not only beautiful, but I am also a very affectionate young lady! My favorite thing in the whole world is getting pets. If you have room in your heart and home for a "new girl", then apply to visit me! 😺💕

09/30/2024

Boyd & Cobweb will be surrounded by lots of love in their new home! Congratulations! 🥳💕

09/30/2024

Hi, we're Kingsford & Weber and we're about 2 months old! We were found living on the streets and we were pretty scared when we arrived at the shelter. With lots of love, cuddles and TLC from staff and volunteers, we have blossomed into adorable kittens who love to play and nap together. We are a bonded brother duo, so we do need to be adopted together. If you are looking for a bundle of fur joy, then apply to meet us! 😺💕

09/29/2024

***UPDATE! DOG REUNITED WITH OWNER!

**FOUND DOG** Marshfield
Dog found on 9-29-24 at 14th St & Adams Ave in Marshfield. No microchip. If this is your dog, please go to the Marshfield Police Dept at 110 W 1st St and reference case #24-15439. If past 4 day mark of date found, call or text the shelter at ‪715-486-5140‬.

09/29/2024

Congratulations to our adopted pets and their new families! 🥳💕

09/28/2024

**FOUND DOG** - MARSHFIELD
Dog found on 9-28-24 at 8th St & Hemlock Ave in Marshfield. If this is your dog, please go to the police dept and reference case #24-15387. If past 4 day mark of date found, please call or text the shelter at ‪715-486-5140‬.

09/28/2024

**LOST CAT** - MARSHFIELD
Mickey went missing on 9-27-24 from 419 W McMillan St by the YMCA in Marshfield. If you see Mickey, contact Samual at (262) 527-6207.

09/28/2024

Don't miss this opportunity to get your pets vaccinated! 🐾

TODAY, Sept 28 from 4:30-6:00pm at Pet Supplies Plus - Marshfield, WI

Dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.

Prices and services can be found at the link below:
www.vippetcare.com/services-pricing/b-pricing

09/27/2024

**FOUND DOG** - SPENCER
Dog found on 9-27-24 at W Clark St & Fairhaven Ave in the Village of Spencer. No microchip. If this is your dog, call Spencer Police at ‪715-659-5453 and reference case #24-253. If past 4 day mark of date found, please call or text the shelter at ‪715-486-5140‬.

09/27/2024

This handsome dude is still waiting for a home! His name is Hot Wheels and he's about 6 months old. He loves his kitty roommates and he would be a great addition to any home. Apply to meet him! 😺💕

09/26/2024

Amelia's new mom loved her the moment she met her! Congratulations! 🥳💕

09/26/2024

Hi, my name is Sky and I'm about 3 years old. I am the SWEETEST little girl, but life has been rough for me. I was adopted from a shelter in northern WI and somehow I found my way to MAPS. Even though I had a microchip, no one came to pick me up. That was back in May. Then I got adopted in July and I was so happy. But things didn't work out so now I'm at a shelter AGAIN. I would really like to find a family who loves me so I can live the rest of my days lounging in the sunbeams, and sitting on laps with lots of pets. I don't know how I feel about other kitties yet, and so far I haven't wanted to make new friends, but I'm fine being an only kitty. If you are looking for a really sweet companion to keep you company, then I would be perfect! Apply for a visit! 😺💕

My adoption fee is WAIVED in hopes of finding me a new home soon.

09/25/2024

Brothers Skipper & Professor have a wonderful home TOGETHER! Congratulations! 🥳💕

BOGO adoptions! Adopt one cat or kitten and the 2nd is FREE! 😺

09/25/2024

***UPDATE! Nixie has been adopted! 😀

Hi, my name is Nixie and I'm about 5 years old! A nice lady saw me hanging around outside her house so she got me to the shelter. The folks there tried to find my owners, but no one came for me. I was once someone's pet because I am spayed and front declawed. I am a VERY sweet girl and a bit shy, but I love getting pets and giving head butts. I have a few feline roommates, and I'm starting to warm up to my new surroundings, but I'd love to find a new home soon. If you are looking for a cuddle bug, then I'm the gal for you. Apply for a visit! 😺💕

09/24/2024

Bruno will have so much fun with his new family! Congratulations! 🥳💕

Many thanks to Auburn Field Canine Services LLC for letting us bring Bruno out for doggie daycare so he could play with the other pups while he waited for his new home. 😘

09/24/2024

***UPDATE! Boyd has been adopted! 😺

Hi, my name is Boyd and I'm about 5 months old! I am a very affectionate young man, and I love my new kitty friends! I came to the shelter as a stray, but no one came looking for me, so I need a new forever home. Apply to schedule a visit! 😺💕

09/23/2024

We received an update that Booberry is doing great in her new home! Congratulations! 🥳💕

09/23/2024

Hi, I'm a sweet boy named Wyatt! I came to the shelter as a stray with another dog, but no one came looking for us. I'm a mixed breed pup and I'm about 2 years old. I love meeting new people! When anyone comes to visit me, I always present them with one of my favorite toys. When I arrived at the shelter, the folks noticed right away that I had something going on with my skin and started treatments to make me feel better. I am a really good boy who'd love a chance to meet a new family. Apply to schedule a visit! 🐾💕

09/22/2024

Marshfield Utilities is celebrating 100 years in business by giving back to their community. Our pets were the lucky recipients of a supply drive by their very generous employees! Thank you all so much! 💕🐾

09/22/2024

Hi, I'm Amelia and I'm about 3 months old! I am the sweetest little girl. I'm the only one left of my mom Dixie's litter of five and I need a home. Apply to visit me! 😺💕

09/21/2024

***UPDATE! Cat reunited with owner!

**FOUND CAT** Marshfield
Cat found on 9-20-24 at 1213 N Peach Ave in Marshfield. No microchip. If this is your cat, please go to the Marshfield Police Dept at 110 W 1st St and reference case #24-14906. If past 4 day mark of date found, call or text the shelter at ‪715-486-5140‬.

09/21/2024

Congratulations to our pets and their new families! 🥳💕

09/20/2024

Siblings Josie and Amos have a new family! Congratulations! 🥳💕

09/20/2024

***UPDATE! Adopted TOGETHER! 😺😺

Who needs a couple of handsome 3 month old ginger boys to add fun to their family?! The Professor and Skipper are still waiting for their furever homes! Their bags are packed and they are ready for their next great adventure! Apply to visit! 😺💕

09/19/2024

Gilligan has a new home! Congratulations! 🥳💕

Address

3500 Downwind Drive
Marshfield, WI
54449

Telephone

+17154865140

Website

https://www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/, https://www.chewy.com/g/marshfield-area-pet-shelter-inc_b64262702, https://www.am

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Three of Dixie's kittens, Amos, Josie and Amelia, are still waiting for their furever homes! 😻 Apply to visit them, plus there's a BOGO! 😺💕

***UPDATE! Thank you for sharing Bob's video! We received many applications. Therefore, NO MORE APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED! 😻 Sweet mama Bob is STILL waiting for a home. She spends her days on the catio waiting for her family to come along and adopt her. She loves people and just wants to sit on someone's lap to enjoy all the pets. She even has a kitty roommate, so she should be good with another cat. 😺 Bob gave birth to four beautiful kittens at the shelter on May 1. She was the BEST mama! All her kittens were adopted months ago and now she is our longest resident. She has not received a single application. Will the first one be from YOU? Apply to meet her! 💕

Little Kitten Care

A behind the scenes look at what all goes into caring for little kittens. 😿 At only 4 weeks old, kittens without a nursing mom need to learn how to eat on their own. We start by syringe feeding them a mix of kitten formula and pate at least three times a day. This is to ensure they are getting proper nutrition and to encourage them to start eating on their own out of a bowl. Next comes the clean up. Without a mom to clean them, Holly gives each kitten a bath. Another very important task of the mama kitty is to stimulate the kittens to go potty and clean them up afterwards. Without her, we need to make sure that area is clean also. Keeping the kittens warm and dry is critical at this age. Holly gently blow dries each one and places them on a heating pad because they don't have a mom to keep them warm. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to keep kittens with their mom. For more info, visit at www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/bottle-babies Our lifesaving work is made possible because of generous donors and our very dedicated staff. 💕

Meet the Gilligan Island kittens! The Professor, Skipper, Gilligan, Mary Ann, Ginger and Lovey are ready for adoption! If you are looking for an adorable little bundle of furry joy, then apply to visit. Consider adopting TWO because there are MANY benefits to adopting two kittens together, PLUS there's a BOGO! 😺💕

TEN kittens with a new toy. What more can we say, except ADORABLE! 😻 We've had so much fun with this group of kittens. Kaylee (black) & Zooey (tabby) are the only two left. Apply now to visit them! 😺💕

It is total CHAOS with NINE active kittens in our kitten room! All are about 2 months old and looking for their new furever homes. Apply to visit them! 😺💕 Click the link in the comments to view their profiles! Remember, BOGO adoptions! Adopt one kitten and the second is FREE!

Lavender went home with her new family today! Here's the kids meeting their new pupy for the very first time! Congratulations! 🥳💕

Puppies!

Cute video of the puppies playing outside on a beautiful day with their mama Jane. See the pups in person at NextHome Hub City's Luke Day on June 13 from 4-7pm at Wenzel Family Plaza! Also, we are now taking applications to adopt their mom Jane. Apply to meet her! 💕 Subscribe to our YouTube channel @MAPS54449 to see more adorable videos of our pets! 🐾

Playing Pups!

Just two puppies having a good time while waiting for their forever homes! Pickles, 6 months old and Boomer, 9 months old, just met each other and they immediately became fast friends. Recently, they got to hang out with our volunteer Celia, who was throughly entertained by their shenanigans! The shelter is no place for such sweet pups. Consider applying to adopt them so we can schedule a visit and you can take a new pup home! 💕🐾 www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/adopt

Jane & Puppies off to their foster home

Another Mother's Day moment! 🥰 Mama Jane and her puppies are off to a wonderful foster home with Kaitlin! Even our foster moms get shown some love and appreciation on Mother's Day! Thank you Kaitlin and all who have donated to help our pups! 🐾💕

Mama Bob & Kittens

Well, "a thing" happened yesterday. 🙀 While doing chores, Hanna heard what she thought was a kitten crying. Sure enough, one of our cats was giving birth! We made sure she was in a quiet environment and when all was done, we discovered four healthy babies. Mama Bob and her kittens needed a little help because all the umbilical cords were still attached. If you would like to see how Holly, our medical coordinator tied off the cords and untangled the kittens, view the video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8mN6-x6QkrM

Meet Duke!

Duke is still waiting for a home! He is a really good boy ... loves to play, loves people and loves other dogs. He is struggling at the shelter because he is lonely and cries throughout the day. If you've been thinking about adopting, apply to meet our handsome boy! 💕🐾 www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/adopt

Buy-A-Bone!

Pets are amazing companions, bringing joy and unconditional love into our lives. Together we can make a positive impact in their lives. 🥰 Now through April 20, visit The Store locations to Buy A Bone and support our pets waiting for their furever homes! 1304 S Central Ave and 1505 W McMillan in Marshfield. Thank you! 🐾💕

Meet Dandelion

Hi, I'm Dandelion and here's my story. I was surrendered to the shelter back in Jan 2020. I was very pregnant. I gave birth to 3 healthy babies in a loving foster home. I was adopted in May 2020, but I was returned to the shelter in Dec 2023 because I wasn't cuddly enough. It was a really hard adjustment for me to come back to the shelter. 😿 Today, I am the sweetest little girl just waiting for someone to love me. I'm a beautiful kitty inside and out. I have shown everyone what an adorable and special girl I am. I'm not a fan of other cats so I need to be an only kitty, but I promise to provide you with enough attention and love for 10 kitties! Apply to meet me! 😺💕 www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/adopt

Meet the Clue Kittens!

Sunday Funday! 😉 Introducing the "Clue Kittens". Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock and Mr. Boddy are 2 months old and almost ready for our adoption page! Want an in-person preview? Then apply to visit them! 😺💕 www.marshfieldpetshelter.org/adopt

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Our Story

Located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization serving the greater Marshfield area. MAPS moved into a brand new state-of-the-art facility located at 3500 Downwind Dr (behind Slumberland and across from Wildwood Animal Hospital) on August 20, 2020. Due to covid-19, we do not have open hours for visiting our adoptable animals. Appointments can be scheduled to meet our adoptable pets once we receive an approved adoption application.

We began our lifesaving mission in September of 2011 when a small group of concerned citizens took the time to review the current process for handling stray animals for the city of Marshfield. In reviewing the process, a necessity was realized; our community desperately needed a humane pet shelter and more importantly, our pets deserved a higher quality of care than they had been afforded for many years. With the passing of new Wisconsin legislation to protect dogs and their owners in June of 2011 and with our stray animals being taken to two separate animal control facilities, the timing was right to act on our vision to build a safe haven for animals in need. A facility provides a temperature controlled environment, getting pets out of extreme heat and cold conditions. It allows us to provide veterinary care, spay and neutering, socialization, microchipping and adoption for homeless pets. A shelter for the Marshfield area enables us to lend a hand to other overcrowded area shelters. It serves our community as a resource center for animal related situations, questions and education.

Our 501c3 non-profit organization has numerous supporters, donors and contributors who believe in our mission. We have a board of directors, several shelter committees and a strong presence in our community. All of our fundraising events are great successes, reinforcing our belief the Marshfield community is ready and eager to embrace and support a humane effort to improve the quality of life for all animals. In September 2015, we moved into the old airport terminal building at 210 W 29th Street. Renovations were completed that summer to help us safely care for Marshfield's homeless animals, a first for the Marshfield community.