Columbia County Humane Society Portage, Wisconsin

Columbia County Humane Society Portage, Wisconsin DATCP License #266742-DS It was recognized as a charitable tax-exempt corporation in 1975. In 1978, the first shelter was constructed.
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Mission Statement: CCHS is organized to ensure the protection, sheltering and welfare of all animals in and around Columbia County through a cooperative effort with our citizens. The Columbia County Humane Society was incorporated in 1925 in response to growing community need to care for unwanted and abandoned animals. Twenty years later, a new shelter was built at Highway 16 West and Industrial

Road. CCHS Mission Statement

CCHS is organized to ensure the protection, sheltering and welfare of all animals in and around Columbia County through a cooperative effort with our citizens. Each year, the Humane Society provides care and shelter to approximately 1300 animals. A number of these animals are strays brought in by local officials, transfers from other shelter or rescues or animals who are surrendered to CCHS by their owners. Over the years, we have saved the lives of countless animals through immediate care and treatment, and ultimately adoption. Because of the Society, otherwise unwanted animals have found happy, loving homes. The new shelter opened in 1998 to accommodate the increasing number of animals needing care and to provide increased services to the community, allowing the Society to continue its humanitarian work well into the 21st century.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Columbia County Humane Society has an open position for an on-call animal pick up person. Can...
06/24/2025

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Columbia County Humane Society has an open position for an on-call animal pick up person. Candidates would be responsible to respond to calls for service as requested by CCHS, local Police Departments and the Columbia Co Sheriff’s Department.
Pay rate: $20 per hour/non-exempt

The primary duties of this position include responding to calls for stray animal pickups or arrests where animals are involved when CCHS is closed to the public. Nights needed are Friday, Saturday and Sunday overnights. There is some paperwork involved with position. This position is strictly on call overnights. There are no set hours for the position. Join us to provide an important service for animals and emergency services in our county!
CCHS provides company van (van does stay at CCHS), tools, phone and supplies needed for pick-ups.
The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
1) Must pass a pre-employment drug test
2) Candidate must have a valid WI Driver’s license with a good driving record and be insurable through the company’s auto policy-No exceptions.
3) Ability to accurately complete intake records and document activities
4) Needs to be able to lift animals of varying weight into a van.
5) Ability to work on-call on a varied schedule weekend nights and holidays. There are no set hours; it’s strictly an on-call position, as needed position
6) Have basic animal handling skills and familiarity with working with both dogs and cats of varying temperaments.
7) Must have good verbal and written communication skills
8) Training will be provided.
9-) This position is an important part of helping animals in Columbia County!

Please stop into CCHS and fill out an employment application or send resume to [email protected].

Saturday after work two staff members ran out to buy kiddie pools for the dogs. Not everyone was a fan but there is no k...
06/23/2025

Saturday after work two staff members ran out to buy kiddie pools for the dogs. Not everyone was a fan but there is no keeping Lettie out of that pool!
**Pictured: Anna (adopted), Rainer, & Lettie

06/22/2025
UPDATE: SHE CAME BACK TO THE CAMPSITE ON HER OWN. Missing outside of Portage by Pine Island! DO NOT chase or call if sig...
06/21/2025

UPDATE: SHE CAME BACK TO THE CAMPSITE ON HER OWN.

Missing outside of Portage by Pine Island!

DO NOT chase or call if sighted. Contact the owner. We don't want the dog running further.

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Congrats Zinzie! Adopted at Pet Supply Plus in Portage on 6/16/2025
06/21/2025

Congrats Zinzie! Adopted at Pet Supply Plus in Portage on 6/16/2025

06/21/2025

Rainer wants to remind everyone to stay hydrated during this heat wave! **Check out the extra pictures in the comments. ;)

Thank  you to our volunteer Wayne and our office manager Mae for bringing in frozen treats for the staff and dogs!!
06/21/2025

Thank you to our volunteer Wayne and our office manager Mae for bringing in frozen treats for the staff and dogs!!

Tw***ie came to CCHS from a hoarding situation and has made leaps and bounds since his arrival.  When he first came in, ...
06/20/2025

Tw***ie came to CCHS from a hoarding situation and has made leaps and bounds since his arrival. When he first came in, he was terrified. He wasn't sure what was going on. It took a little time for this 8-year-old cat to trust us but now he can be picked up and brushed! We love his big cheeks and soft fur. His favorite hobby is eating, soaking up sunshine and cat nip! Toys are fun for him too and likes a head scratch. Tw***ie can sometime be sassy, and nervous at times, but food wins him over again! If you can give this cat a home with plenty of love, attention and food, apply to meet him at www.cchswi.org

When you're a nervous cat and you are told to smile for pictures, and you panic, and you give the best smile you can.......
06/20/2025

When you're a nervous cat and you are told to smile for pictures, and you panic, and you give the best smile you can.........CHEESE!

Love,
Tw***ie

Apply to meet him at www.cchswi.org

Eeks!  A spider!  LOL!  Ok-there wasn't really a spider........Sometimes taking pictures of the cats doesn't go as plann...
06/20/2025

Eeks! A spider! LOL! Ok-there wasn't really a spider........

Sometimes taking pictures of the cats doesn't go as planned. Zen had other ideas! Don't worry, she's safe. Zen was just hanging out a couple seconds. Long enough to snap a quick picture. ;)
Apply to meet her at www.cchswi.org

Address

N7768 Industrial Road
Portage, WI
53901

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Website

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