Driftless Humane Society

Driftless Humane Society The Driftless Humane Society is committed to providing humane care and treatment for dogs and cats, We are a private, non--profit shelter for dogs and cats.

We are a "no-kill' shelter, which means we will never euthanize an animal to make room for more. We are entirely dependent upon donations to operate our facility and appreciate each and every donor and donation. We are committed to the promotion of the compassionate and appropriate treatment of animals throughout Vernon County and the State of Wisconsin.

We are a little over halfway through December, which means our Feed The Love food drive will soon end! Our shelves are l...
12/19/2024

We are a little over halfway through December, which means our Feed The Love food drive will soon end! Our shelves are looking pretty good, but they aren't quite full. 😉 If you would like to help us fill our shelves for the animals of DHS, our wishlist will be posted.

Chewy - https://www.chewy.com/g/driftless-humane-society_b89402732 -list&wishlistsortby=AVAILABILITY
Amazon - https://a.co/4nk2eBG

P.S. We will accept any brand of dog food, although the Purina brand is preferred. We also take open bags of food.

Our current DHS adoptable dogs would love to find their forever homes this holiday season! Check out their bios on Petfi...
12/18/2024

Our current DHS adoptable dogs would love to find their forever homes this holiday season!
Check out their bios on Petfinder or stop in during our open hours!

12/18/2024
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12/18/2024

RECLAIMED

The temperatures have dropped but the animals that come to the Driftless Humane Society will now have a warm place to re...
12/16/2024

The temperatures have dropped but the animals that come to the Driftless Humane Society will now have a warm place to rest!

Our unheated garage serves not only as storage, but is an intake area for stray dogs and cats. Law enforcement officers have access to the garage when the facility is closed and can secure stray animals in available kennels. Each animal has water and bedding, but until now, this has been in a cold space every winter.

Dean Penkalski from Flock's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc was consulted about the cost and prospect of heating the space. The recommendation was a Mitsubishi energy efficient mini-split wall unit, which is a standalone system with hyper-heating technology that provides 100% heating down to -5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dean reached out to Mitsubishi to see if they would consider a donation, and they agreed! Flock’s and Forkash Electric also agreed to donate their services to install the unit! A project like this would generally cost $5,000-6,000!!

We are overwhelmed by the generosity of these businesses to give this amazing gift to our animals! Dan Flock, Jake Forkash, and Dean Penkalski are truly incredible and their dedication to support our organization and community is a heartwarming boost for the holidays! ❤🐱🐶

Big shout out to Jim and Tim from Flock's and Collin from Forkash Electric for the installation!! Collin is holding Bam Bam...look closely, he blends in with the sweatshirt.

12/15/2024

Kettle is loving this little Christmas house made by one of our long time volunteers, Jen. Kettle is a very chatty boy, that loves to play with toys, explore, and give the best snuggles. ❤️

Looking for some last-minute Christmas gift ideas? Come to DHS, donate $100, and receive two wine glasses!**Looking for ...
12/15/2024

Looking for some last-minute Christmas gift ideas?

Come to DHS, donate $100, and receive two wine glasses!**

Looking for a gift for the animal lover in your life that has everything? Consider making a $100 donation to Driftless Humane Society in their honor and receive two wine glasses (stem or stemless). Give the glasses as a gift or keep them for yourself. Either way, everyone has the gift of knowing they made an impact in the lives of animals in need. That is something we can all raise a glass to!

*While supplies last

Happy Adoption Day, Biscuit!! Enjoy your new friends and family!
12/14/2024

Happy Adoption Day, Biscuit!! Enjoy your new friends and family!

What's better than 1 new friend? Two of course! This lovely pair are Kobi (3yo) and Lola ( 5yo), said to be Whippet mixe...
12/12/2024

What's better than 1 new friend? Two of course!
This lovely pair are Kobi (3yo) and Lola ( 5yo), said to be Whippet mixes that were recently transferred from a local shelter.
They would love to find a home together this holiday season! Fosters are also welcome to help keep these two happy and healthy in a home instead of the shelter setting!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/kobi-74335960/wi/viroqua/driftless-humane-society-wi86/

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/lola-74335961/wi/viroqua/driftless-humane-society-wi86/

Thanks to everyone who has already contributed to filling up our shelves for the "Feed The Love" Food Drive!! Keep it co...
12/11/2024

Thanks to everyone who has already contributed to filling up our shelves for the "Feed The Love" Food Drive!! Keep it coming! ❤🎄🎁

Kettle is a talker—noisy like a teapot kettle! 🫖 He is super sweet and loving! He was brought to us after being found as...
12/11/2024

Kettle is a talker—noisy like a teapot kettle! 🫖 He is super sweet and loving! He was brought to us after being found as a stray. He seems to have lived indoors or outdoors. He loves affection and will follow you wherever you are going. This handsome lad will make a great companion! Kettle gets along really well with other cats and does not seem to mind dogs. Kettle is very interested in the world around him and likes to explore every room he is allowed into. Kettle is patiently waiting to find a home before the snow flies; he is ready to warm your lap on a cold day! ❄☃

Dian Krause has generously sponsored Kettle's care through our DHS Besties Program. ❤

An animal welfare advocate and community leader that will be missed by all.Kerry was one of those individuals who gave h...
12/10/2024

An animal welfare advocate and community leader that will be missed by all.

Kerry was one of those individuals who gave his time and energy to numerous organizations and charities. A long-standing member of the Viroqua Lions Club, a supporter of the Viroqua Hockey Association and a member of the Driftless Humane Society Board of Directors for close to two decades, Kerry's dedication and advocacy towards worthy causes was well known in the community.

Kerry was one of the most personable people anyone could hope to meet and once you did, you'd find yourself encouraged by Kerry to 'come along and get involved.' Many people would do so, partly because Kerry had a way of making everything more fun. Kerry's generosity of spirit was visible in his endless contributions to the animal shelter which included plowing snow, cutting lawn, and spearheading the shelter's golf outings inviting countess friends and acquaintances to support the 'cause for paws.' Kerry also was a donor towards holiday 'matching' fundraisers helping cover operating costs during the winter months. He and his wife, Linda, also adopted several pets from the shelter, giving, as he would say, 'homes to the homeless.'

Over the past several years, Kerry also provided a comfortable location for the Humane Society Board meetings at the Hall Reality Office in Viroqua. Saying Kerry will be missed is an understatement. Saying our community is a better place because of Kerry's energy and efforts cannot be overly stated. Thank you, Kerry. Thank you.

View Kerry M. Hall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Pebbles is off to her new, wonderful life! Happy Adoption Day, Pebbles!
12/08/2024

Pebbles is off to her new, wonderful life! Happy Adoption Day, Pebbles!

Have a wonderful, spoiled life, Elvis!
12/07/2024

Have a wonderful, spoiled life, Elvis!

Thank you, Springville Superstars 4H group, for the wonderful donations and time spent with our animals!
12/07/2024

Thank you, Springville Superstars 4H group, for the wonderful donations and time spent with our animals!

Another happy family with their new fluffy bundle!
12/07/2024

Another happy family with their new fluffy bundle!

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1150 Nelson Parkway
Viroqua, WI
54665

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+16086376955

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Kettle is loving this little Christmas house made by one of our long time volunteers, Jen. Kettle is a very chatty boy, that loves to play with toys, explore, and give the best snuggles. ❤️

Oliver would stay outside all day and play fetch if he could. If you are looking for a super active dog, Oliver is the best choice! 😍🫶🏼 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/oliver-73240822/wi/viroqua/driftless-humane-society-wi86/

Our DHS Pampered Chef Fundraiser was a huge success thanks to everyone who participated. 🐶😻 We raised $1,045.50 in matching donations that will go to support our work! Today, Joanne, Animal Care Specialist, did the honors of drawing the winner of our Grand Prize. The new Brilliance Nonstick Half-Sheet Pan with Rack. 🏆 And our winner is...Kristyn Schuh!! Congratulations!🎉 Big shout out to volunteer and Pampered Chef consultant Betty Jorgenson! ❤️

We are in the final days of our Pampered Chef Double Donation online fundraiser! Help us reach $1,000 in donations to help all our animals! https://table.pamperedchef.com/party/1239445yzo?inviteSource=direct&t=1719259052449

Final week for Pampered Chef orders! Here is a quick tour of our shelter with some furry faces. Every dollar raised will make a difference in the lives of all the animals we serve! 🐶🐱❤️

UPDATE: Flora has been adopted! Flora is a German Shepherd and is est. to be 10 months old. As you can see, she is already loving the pool and her toys! Here is her petfinder for more info :) https://www.petfinder.com/dog/flora-72291502/wi/viroqua/driftless-humane-society-wi86/

Lemon is one of the funniest cats we’ve had spend time in the office. She gets her cat “zoomies” daily and even chases her tail (hissing when she catches it!) Although, mostly an independent girl, she will receive affection when she is feeling up to it. 😸

Viroqua National Honor Society students came to volunteer at DHS this morning. They walked dogs, gardened, cleaned walls, rinsed/replaced filters, took photos of our animals, filled the bird feeder, and cleaned out some drains. They worked hard and extra credit goes to Madi, Emily, Vinny and Evan for the dog drain cleaning - you guys are awesome! Wonderful group of kids!! Oh…and enrichment time with the animals. Here is Lemon loving the time she spent with them.

Fostering is not a lifetime commitment. It is a commitment to save a life. When Kringle came to us, he was NOT a happy camper. He would hide in his cubby and only come out to eat. Since being in a foster home, he is learning to accept affection and give some in return! This is why having foster homes are so important to us. As a foster, you will be able to save an animal's life by helping a rescue animal become a happy/well-adjusted pet and allow us to learn about each animal's unique personality. Consider becoming a foster and helping your local shelter.

Sue is a shy silly girl who came to us after the unexpected passing of her owner. Sue is 4yo and a perfect apartment sized gal! While Sue is bashful at first she is incredibly loving once comfortable with you.

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We are the Driftless Humane Society, License #466290, located in Viroqua, Wisconsin. We are dedicated to rescuing, returning and re-homing cats and dogs in the community. Our mission is to rescue, our dream is one day we won’t have to.

We are a no-kill shelter. Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes dictate euthanization of an animal in the event of serious illness or injury or extreme behavioral disorders. We do not euthanize due to overcrowding, ever.

We are not funded by any national organization, nor are we supported by Vernon County. Our operations are funded solely through adoptions, donations and contracts with individual municipalities. We continually operate in the red .... please consider a donation. It’s easy - simply click on the “Learn More” button on our page. This will take you to our website, scroll down to the bottom for the “donate” button.

See our adoptable dogs and cats at Petfinder.com, or stop by during our open hours to visit.