Lincoln County Humane Society, Wisconsin

01/30/2025

UPDATE!

Update on Paws! I adopted Paws 1 year ago and she is the sweetest kitty. She loves treats and cuddles. She is also the best biscuit maker. 🙂

01/30/2025

UPDATE!

Hello! My family adopted Robin (now Archer) on valentine’s day last year. It’s his listed 4th birthday on his papers today so we’re celebrating with some wet food and catnip treats! He loves laying in the sun, sleeping at the ends of beds, anything with strings, treats, meowing back and fourth with us, hair ties, socks, making air biscuits, when mom cuts chicken, anyone who comes over, his cat tree, boxes, elevated spaces, his dog sisters tails, chin scratches, heated blankets, and his dad! (Who needed the most convincing to adopt him.) Overall he is the sweetest, most lovable big boy and we are so so grateful and lucky to have him.

01/30/2025

Sneak preview for some of our great Poker Run prizes! More pictures coming soon. If you are interested in donating a prize, please contact Jim at 715-966-1961.

Here's a list of current prizes (as of 1/30/25):

Drone
Apple Airpods
5 in 1 Immersion Hand Blender
Apple Watch - SE Gen 2
Dash Cam
4 in 1 Hot Air Brush
Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer
Shark Ion Robot Vacuum
Cat Tree (not pictured yet)
Avapow Jump Starter
Food Vacuum Sealer
Magic Bullet
Power XL Air Fryer Pro Plus
Grill (not pictured yet)

01/30/2025

Check out the our new shirts! There are 2 different designs and many different colors and shirt styles! A portion of each sale helps the pets at LCHS!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/lincoln-county-humane-society-merrill-wi/

01/30/2025

L0st! Please share!

Thomas is missing from his home on Mathews St in Merrill. He is a senior guy and is wearing a collar with tags.

If you see him, please call his family at 7one5-530-three889 or 90six-282-805two

(some numbers are spelled out to reduce spammers)

01/30/2025

"For The Love of Pets!" We're having another 50/50! Info below! 🥰

01/30/2025

One of the main goals of the Lincoln County Humane Society is to reduce the pet overpopulation crisis. We do not offer any spay or neuter services through LCHS. LCHS cannot answer any questions about the organizations.

Please use the phone numbers or links below for more information about the variety of clinics listed. Thank you for pursuing spay/neuter services. If we all work together, we can beat the pet overpopulation crisis and prevent unwarranted euthanasia throughout the nation.

Some Wisconsin low cost spay & Neuter programs are:

Rescued Pet Veterinary Kare (Merrill/Wausau area) 715-409-2919

Underdog Pet Rescue Veterinary Service (Madison/Medford) https://www.underdogpetrescue.org/vet-clinic

FixaPet (Neillsville) https://www.cchs-petshelter.org/fixapet-spay-neuter-program

Purple Cat Vet (NW WI) https://www.purplecatvet.com

Waupaca County HS (Waupaca) https://www.waupacahumane.org/clinic

Sauk County HS (Baraboo) https://saukhumane.org/low-cost-spayneuter-clinic/

Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center (Madison) https://www.wicvc.org

Precision Vet (Madison) https://precisionveterinary.com

Wisconsin HS (West Allis) https://www.wihumane.org/clinic

Fox Valley HS (Appleton) https://www.foxvalleypets.org/low-cost-vet-services/

Madison Cat Project (Madison) https://www.wihumane.org/clinic

Cats Anonymous (Green Bay) https://catsanonymous.org

We offer expanded vet services* five days a week, with wellness checks, vaccines, blood work, dental cleanings, spay and neuter surgeries, and surgical mass removals. We also have x-ray and diagnostic capabilities on-site. Busy schedule? We can accommodate you with drop-off clinic appointments.

01/30/2025

01/30/2025

A great way to provide enrichment for cats while keeping them safe is a catio! This gives cats the outside time they crave but prevents them from wandering away or killing wild birds.

Birds and other wildlife benefit when cats are kept safely contained in places like catios. Learn more about solutions that benefit both cats and birds.

01/30/2025

Does anyone know this sweet girl? She came in after being found on the corner of Scott Rd and Hwy Z in Merrill. We have named her Philly.

01/29/2025

How handsome is this boy! Joost is such a sweet boy! He is great with people and most other dogs from what we are told. He is about 2 years old and can’t wait to find his forever!

01/29/2025

The Queen of the office Shadow is still waiting for find her new home and to steal your chair! She needs to be the only pet in the home because she does not like to be around other pets. She is going to be great in a home where she is getting all the attention (when she wants it) and someone to spoil her rotten!

01/29/2025

O Bentley! Who wouldn’t want this sweet face running to greet them everyday! 🥺

01/29/2025

LCHS Raffle at Merrill’s Food Truck-a-Palooza

The Lincoln County Humane Society is excited that we have been invited to attend Merrill’s Food Truck-a-Palooza event on May 17th! The event includes a craft & vendor show, co****le, music, and a variety of food truck options. You can find more information at https://www.facebook.com/merrilltruckapalooza

LCHS will be hosting a raffle with tons of great items! The ticket sales will begin April 1 at LCHS during our open hours and the drawing will be held at the Food Truck-a-Palooza. We will also be hosting a 50/50 raffle the day of the event. The drawing will take place at 4pm. All the proceeds from the raffle stay in Lincoln County to care for the animals of LCHS.

Prize pictures coming soon! Watch our website www.furrypets.com for more information!

01/29/2025

Bentley is out 95.5 WIFC pet of the week! This sweet boy is still looking for someone to love!

01/29/2025

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies!

How cute is this bunch! They are 2 months old and are a shep. mix of some sort. They are just the cutest!

They are not able to leave quite yet but we are taking applications on them.

Applications can be found on our website furrypets.com

Adoption Fees (Sales Tax Included):

Puppies/Small Breeds: $316.50

Dog and puppy adoption fees include a distemper combo vaccine with booster, kennel cough vaccine, microchip with registration through 24 Petwatch, dewormer treatment, spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, and certified vet exam. Additional parasites are treated as necessary. There is also additional $100 surgery deposit that is refunded when the animal is returned for a spay or neuter surgery.

Please call LCHS with any questions regarding our process! We are happy to help. You can reach us at 715-536-3459.

01/29/2025

There has been a lot of discussion lately about shelters throughout Central Wisconsin being “full” or “at capacity.” LCHS is also struggling with an overload of animals. There are more cats and kittens than we have cage space to accommodate and while we work with foster homes to help reduce the population at the shelter, there is a growing list of animals waiting to be surrendered by the owners. Thankfully, many owners are understanding and will wait as long as possible for the shelter to have space. Others do not have that option. Below are some questions and answers about how LCHS is handling the increasing pet overpopulation crisis in our area.

1. Why does LCHS only take animals from Lincoln County?

Due to limited space, we can only take animals from our county or ones that were adopted from us.

2. Does LCHS euthanize animals?

Yes, if an animal has health or aggression issues, it is possible the animal will be euthanized. For more than 20 years, LCHS has been able to avoid euthanizing healthy, adoptable animals due to space limitations and we will do everything we can to avoid euthanizing for space.

3. Does being open to the public help animals find homes?

Yes, we believe allowing visitors without a prior appointment does help find homes for animals. But although we offer open hours 22 hours a week, we are still at capacity for shelter animals.

4. Are there restrictions for visiting LCHS?

We do require visitors to be at least 18 years old or with a parent or guardian, volunteers that walk dogs must register 24 hours in advance, and applications must be submitted in advance to meet with or walk dogs.

LCHS is fortunate to have the support that enables us to be open to the public. Staffing is expensive and not every shelter can afford to be staffed for visiting hours. Requiring appointments is a way for shelters to save money.

5. How can I adopt an animal?

We encourage adopters to review all aspects of the adoption process before applying. It takes time and money to review applications and each week, there are multiple applicants that back out after the application is reviewed. Submitting applications at least one day in advance also helps the shelter staff have time to review applications.

6. Why are shelters at capacity?

Unfortunately, there was a nationwide increase in animals entering shelters or living in shelters longer before being adopted after COVID 19. Living expenses have increased and spaying or neutering pets can be costly. But it is the number one thing an animal lover can do to help reduce the pet overpopulation crisis.
We also ask owners to go on a waitlist to bring their pet if possible. This helps us avoid euthanizing for space because we can try to keep the number of animals more manageable.

7. What does feeding a wild cat have to do with fixing it?

When we say, “If you feed it, fix it,” we are counting on people who love outdoor cats enough to provide food and water for them to also consider caring for future generations of homeless animals. The wonderful people who provide food for domestic animals that they do not consider to be their own pets need our support in preventing more mouths to feed. If you have a friend or neighbor that is feeding a wild cat, encourage them to get it spayed/neutered. LCHS rents out live traps and can try to guide cat guardians in the process of getting them fixed. We were lucky to receive a grant in 2024 to spay and neuter outdoor cats in Lincoln County. Contact LCHS to ask about signing up outdoor cats if you can’t afford the cost yourself.

8. Why does LCHS help organizations from other counties or states?

When space allows, LCHS tries to assist other organizations with finding homes for animals. The end goal is the same for all of us – every animal needs a home. If we have space, we work with reputable animal welfare organizations to take animals from them. We do not take animals from private citizens of other areas or animals found in other areas. If you find 10 lost dogs in downtown Milwaukee, LCHS will not be able to assist. But if a shelter in our area is at capacity and we are not, we often work together for the sake of the animals.

LCHS receives calls and emails multiple times a day from groups sending pictures of animals that will soon be euthanized for space, at the same time, we are getting calls and emails from individual owners who prefer to bring their pet to LCHS instead of the shelter in their county or their shelter is at capacity and told them to contact other shelters in the area. All we can do is work together as a society to help the animals that need us and be patient with the organizations working with the animals.

9. How can I help animals or shelters?

Spay and neuter any of your own pets. Work with friends and neighbors to have their pets fixed if you can afford to help. Adopt instead of shop for new pets. Research the breeds you are interested in and the rescue/shelter you want to adopt from. Groups buying puppies from puppy mills only continue to contribute to overpopulation.

Volunteer. Volunteers are a lifeline for organizations struggling financially. You can contribute to positive change and help support organizations in saving the animals that need us.

***Thank you to our amazing supporters that help LCHS with everything from donations for animal's medical expenses to driving to pick up donations for events. Our supporters make it possible for us to do the lifesaving work we do each day. Thank you to all the animal lovers who help us. We couldn't do it without you.***