Washington County Humane Society

11/19/2024

Get your tree before the rush! We are selling several decorated trees from Festival of Trees fundraisers of years passed. Each tree is priced and there are different sizes and styles available! Visit the shelter to check them out, and don't forget to see this year's display at 25th Annual Festival of Trees!

11/16/2024

Look at those happy faces! Thanks to Pooch Palace LLC in West Bend for grooming two of our new arrivals who really needed a wash and a trim! Pathos and D'Arthgnan both scored an A+ on their grooming report cards. Visit them at the shelter now!

11/16/2024

11/15/2024

☃️Ugly (and pretty) sweaters are back! ☃️
Shop our rotating selection of lightly-loved holiday sweaters and garments this November and December! Some have cute animals, some have spunky cactuses, and some are actually ugly! All proceeds benefit our 25th Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser and help our animals in need. Visit our display in the lobby!

Thanks to Just Call Me Mom Jeans Vintage for locally sourcing and donating your garments!

11/15/2024

We extend our gratitude to Leanne Bentley Herman and Artie Melon Noel for their generous support as sponsors of the 25th Annual Festival of Trees! It is wonderful to see new members of our community engaging with this cherished event.

We are still welcoming event sponsors for the Festival of Trees. To become a partner during our impactful fundraiser, please visit secure.qgiv.com/for/sponsorfestivaloftrees/

11/14/2024

Meet Malcom, our featured pet for ! We are pleased to announce that his adoption fee has been generously sponsored by UEMSI / HTV in Jackson. Malcom is a 2-year-old, 42-pound bundle of joy. He thrives in playgroups with other dogs. Due to his playful, puppy-like behavior, we recommend a family with dog-savvy kids. Training classes are advised, as Malcom can be a bit jumpy and he take treats like as shark, but food is the way to his heart.

If you are interested in learning more about Malcom, visit wchspets.org/dogs

11/12/2024

Celebrate the coming holiday season the proper way, by visiting the 25th Annual Festival of Trees! Since 1999, over $800,000 has been raised for our animals in need! Our tradition of creativity, music, and giving continues this December at WCHS. All are welcome to join in our event, where you can:

🎄view and raffle for decorated trees, wreaths, and swag
🎁shop the Holiday Boutique and "Ugly" Sweater display
🎶enjoy live holiday music
🧁grab a sweet treat from our massive bake sale
🐶watch dogs play in the courtyard
& much more!

Our final fundraiser of 2024 takes place December 7th and 8th! Click the event link above for times and details. We hope to see you soon!

11/06/2024

Sponsor highlight!📣

Thanks, Go Over Rover - Dog Training, for your annual support! Our pets, programs, and services rely on community partners like you!

11/05/2024

New arrivals!🐕

17 dogs made their way to us this as part of a Greater Good Charities Good Flight! These cute canines, which are a mix of breeds, sexes, and ages, are from Louisiana and are looking for love in Wisconsin!

Many will be up for adoption starting tomorrow (11/6). Keep an eye on our website for them to be posted and plan a visit soon!

11/04/2024

This , we want to call attention to our "cats with careers" - outdoor working cats. WCHS has many that are in need of an enriching and safe environment in which to live. Outbuildings with resources (i.e. food, water, warmth) are the ideal spots!

As an alternative to surrendering your outdoor cats, consider our Outdoor Cat Clinic, which offers spay and neuter options.

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Take a look at Spiced Latte (orange tabby, 7 mo.) and Sneakers (black, 7 mo.) Both have been with us since early September and are in the market for work!

10/29/2024

Behind many displaced animals are families looking for them. Appearance isn't everything. Riley, for example, was missing for 6 weeks, dirty, and covered in fleas. If you happen to see a wandering pet, contact your local police department and report it. Amazing things can happen!

We have some very exciting news to share!
You may have seen our post last week about the small white dog who was picked up here in South Haven and brought to a shelter in Wisconsin. The dog's owner saw our post and contacted Washington County Humane Society, but was not sure when they would be able to make the unexpected trip to Wisconsin.

Yesterday 2 amazing volunteers, one from Washington County Humane Society and one from Al-Van Humane Society (both pictured below).
Each drove about 2 hours to meet outside of Chicago, where they handed off the dog.

Today, Riley is back home with his owners! We can not thank our new friends at Washington County Humane Society enough for everything they have done for little Riley. Yay for happy endings!

10/29/2024

Another DNA mystery solved! Franklin was transferred to WCHS from MADACC at the end of May when he was 10 months old. He had severe hair loss and was treated for Demodex mange. He is currently thriving in a foster home and plays with other dogs daily while he awaits his forever home. We are unsure how he would do with cats, but he'd likely do well with dog-savvy kids.

WCHS originally thought he was a Pitbull mix, or maybe even Boxer because of his docked tail. It turns out he is more or less a purebred Bulldog. DNA results from show Franklin is 56.9% Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog and 43.1% American Bulldog!

If you're interested in meeting this handsome guy, please call ahead so we can get you in contact with his foster!

10/27/2024

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pet Supplies Plus - West Bend, WI for their generous donation of a truckload of pet supplies and their participation in our annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. The pet treat bar was a delightful highlight for our guests! 🐾

10/24/2024

In August 2023, Grizzly and Socksie were brought to a shelter in South Carolina. During the recent hurricane Helene relief transport, WCHS took these two in. Now, we are seeking a loving home where they can hopefully stay together.

Grizzly is a bundle of energy and is always sporting a cheerful smile. Socksie, though initially shy, blossoms with her brother by her side. She is incredibly affectionate and loves snuggling. Both dogs are just over two years old and have shown excellent social skills, getting along well with other dogs during playgroups and walks.

Having spent 433 days in a shelter (which is more than half their lives) Grizzly and Socksie are eager to find a permanent home. Thanks to the adoption sponsorship from Gordie Boucher Ford Lincoln of West Bend, those who wish to adopt both Grizzly and Socksie will only pay for one! Share, visit, and consider adopting!

[Grizzly pictured left and Socksie on the right.]

10/23/2024

This Friday, prepare to SCREAM and get your cash washed, too! Enter the Tunnel of Terror this Friday at Tommy's Express Car Wash in West Bend and $2 of your wash will benefit WCHS! 👻🎃

10/21/2024

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) hooked us up with 7 super adoptable dogs of different breeds and ages. You heard it here first.

Visit wchspets.org/dogs to view 🐕👀