Winona Area Humane Society

03/07/2025

It’s a rare moment when Chickadee sits still, and this was one of those lucky times! Chickadee paused her treasured lap cat, biscuit-making session to pose for the camera, showing off her gorgeous green eyes in the afternoon light 💚 Chickadee will bring her future family so much joy with her playful spirit and affectionate personality.

03/06/2025

What’s better than a relaxed, peaceful afternoon walk? A walk alongside gorgeous Ember 🙌

Before her spay earlier this week, Ember enjoyed some one-on-one time with a WAHS volunteer. They had a great walk together and paused to catch the sun rays!

After a bit of healing, Ember will be back in business for visits and ready to hopefully meet her forever people. Get to know more about Ember through her website profile, and fill out an app to set up a visit 🖤

winonahumane.org/adopt

03/05/2025

Girl Scout Troop 47837 is working hard and demonstrating inspiring dedication to complete their Silver Award! If you’re able, please show them some support and contribute to their effort that’ll help adopted animals and families 🐕‍🦺🐈 As an extra kind bonus, Winona Feed, Seed & More is offering 15% off any in-store items purchased for their project!

We had a visit from the Girl Scouts and these girls are doing some amazing things!

Girl Scout Troop 47837 is working on their Silver Award and decided to help Winona Area Humane Society!! They are creating Adoption Boxes that will be given to people when they adopt a pet. They're looking for donations of pretty much all things cat and dog related! Food, treats, leashes, p**p bags, litter boxes and scoops, litter, dog beds, toys, grooming supplies, catnip, and food & water bowls.

So, gather all your pet stuff you no longer need and stop in anytime this month! Plus, get 15% off any products purchased in store for the donation box! On behalf of Girl Scout Troop 47837, Winona Area Humane Society, and Winona Feed Seed & More, thank you for your support.

03/05/2025

Office hours are closed today, March 5th (the animals are still receiving their daily care 🐾❄️). Send us a message, leave a voicemail, or email and we’ll follow up as soon as possible upon reopening. Time-sensitive FB messages will be monitored!

03/05/2025

Shoutout to Steak Shop Catering and all customers who participated in January's fundraiser! Almost $300 was raised and donated to help the shelter's animals 🥳 We sincerely thank Steak Shop for selecting WAHS as a recipient of the donations and appreciate the community's support in making it a success.

03/04/2025

03/04/2025

Sip and help the animals all throughout March! Signatures Restaurant & The Grill has graciously selected WAHS as this month’s Cocktails for a Cause recipient. They’ll donate $1 for every Smoked Old Fashioned order 🥃 Additional donations without drink purchases are accepted as well!

Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or shelter supporter dining at Signatures, this is an exciting opportunity! Thank you to Signatures and all who participate in March! 👏🐾

03/02/2025

During a semester club meeting, members of the WSU Communication Studies Department Club made fleece braided toys for the dogs at WAHS! Valentine wasted no time in thoroughly testing some out. She gave the toys an A+ rating and is excited for the new enrichment items, which will also be able to go home with dogs during adoptions. Thank you to the Club members for all your hard work making the braids and thinking of WAHS animals!

03/02/2025

What an awesome fundraising idea! Stop in at Paperbacks and Pieces to support your local bookstore and help the shelter’s animals at the same time 😸📚🐾

Our Dark Arts maker has these repurposed domino's for sale. Put it on your bookshelf or add a magnet and stick it to your fridge. $2 each and the money 100% goes to the Winona Area Humane Society .
Let's sell out so we can help the animals!!

02/28/2025

Owner located!

This intact male, senior, black Labrador was found wandering the area of 6th and Laird. He does not have a collar or microchip.

If you know anything about this dog or where he belongs, call 507-457-6294 and leave a message or 507-457-6492.

ICR # 25004157

02/28/2025

Who can resist Valentine, the girl with those piercing blue eyes and adorably floppy ears! Valentine’s still looking for someone to be her BFF. She’ll show her family unmatched companionship and dedication for life 🩵

Could her happily ever after be with you, or perhaps someone you know? Send them Valentine’s way on winonahumane.org/dogs to see if she’s a forever match!

02/27/2025

2/27 Update: the fundraising goal has been reached! We’re so thankful for the community’s outpouring of support, generosity, and healing thoughts for Apollo. He’s doing measurably better each day and is expected to make a full recovery. We’re here to help Apollo and others like him thanks to donors making it possible, and he’ll be able to live a normal life because of it. Keep an eye out for Apollo updates as he progresses! ❤️

*Warning - graphic description of injury below*

Everyone, please meet Apollo. Apollo is a strong, resilient fighter, and he’s one of the most complex urgent cases going on right now. Apollo arrived a week ago in critical condition after being found alongside a road. A veterinary examination revealed severe injuries of a broken jaw, degloved cheek, and exposed bone, consistent with being kicked or thrown from a car. He had been living with these injuries for about a week before being found. It’s a miracle he survived.

What happened to Apollo is horrific and it’s difficult to comprehend the senseless cruelty. Although nothing can make up for his ordeal, we’re putting all energy towards caring for Apollo and making sure he feels loved.

Apollo’s road ahead is a longer one. Because of his broken jaw, he cannot eat by himself for a few weeks and must be tube fed several hours apart from early morning to late night. A small group of staff are closely monitoring Apollo for progress, watching his cheek to ensure proper skin graft healing, and assisting with grooming as needed.

Between the initial surgery, skin graft, feeding tube, medical food, supplies, urgent and checkup appointments, and 12-hour daily care/monitoring, it’s looking like several thousand dollars. It’s an exhaustingly complex situation and can’t be done without support, but he’s worth every dollar and every second of extra time.

These are challenging financial circumstances but if you’re able to spare anything, it’ll be appreciated more than ever. Donations are welcome through this post, Facebook or Instagram page, website (link in comments), PayPal, or mailed via check. Should funds raised exceed those of Apollo’s total care, remaining donations will go to help additional animals.

Thank you for your consideration, and for helping our team make up for the inhumanity previously shown to Apollo. He has so much love to give and he’s shown inspiring determination to persevere.

02/26/2025

‼️ Important PSA ‼️

Now that we are experiencing some spring like weather in Minnesota – this is your friendly, public service announcement to clean up your yard from any dog doodoo that you may not have picked up in the freezing temperatures.

As this week warms, we tend to want to open the windows and let the fresh air into our homes, but no one wants to open the windows and smell their neighbor’s dog’s p**p piled up in the yard (or cat for that matter.)

To those of you who take your dog on public property to use the bathroom then not pick up after your dog, this announcement is for you too.

Failing to pick up after your pet may result in an administrative fine or state citation.

Enjoy the weather!

02/26/2025

Office hours are temporarily paused 2/26 and likely 2/27 due to urgent care cases requiring all hands on deck. Messages and emails will be monitored and replied to as soon as it’s possible in order of urgency. There’s a lot happening behind-the-scenes as the busy season begins, and care of the animals remains the #1 priority. All understanding and patience is deeply appreciated during this time, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

02/26/2025

Today is .✨ We're grateful for everyone who works together to perform life-changing spay/neuter services. Whether you are a veterinary professional or a good Samaritan dedicated to helping community cats, your dedication ensures long-term health benefits for pets and helps reduce the number of homeless animals in shelters nationwide.

Help us continue to spread awareness about the benefits of spaying and neutering pets by sharing this helpful graphic. For our collection of resources for spay/neuter clinics, go here. https://www.aspcapro.org/spayneuterlibrary

02/26/2025

Spring is nearly around the corner. With it comes new beginnings, perhaps accompanied by a devoted companion! Three active canine gals are here and waiting to help jumpstart your new routine:

✨ Valentine is a 2 year old Husky/Shepherd mix whose greatest desire is to be your sidekick and go on all the adventures together.

✨ Elsie is a 3 year old Elkhound mix, ready to be the center of your attention and take on the world together.

✨ Ember is an 11 month old Lab/Shepherd mix brimming with intelligence, dedication, and affection for her trusted people.

Anyone would be lucky to have one of these exceptional dogs in their life. They each deserve to find loving, committed owners in best fit homes, and now is a great time to start a new chapter together. Learn more about Valentine, Elsie, or Ember on our website, and apply for a visit to get the conversation started!

winonahumane.org/dogs

02/24/2025

This cat was found last week in the area of Hilbert st and Gilmore ave. He’s an intact male with no collar or microchip. He’s mostly white with the gray on his head and tail.

If you know anything about this cat or where he belongs, message this page or call 507-457-6294 and leave a message.

ICR # 25003891

02/22/2025

Miss Elsie is back at the shelter, and she’s hoping to catch the eye of potential adopters as quickly as she did the last time! A foster trial ended up not being the right fit for her, so Elsie’s ready to meet some new friends now.

Elsie’s about 3 years old and an active breed; she’d thrive with people who are around frequently and able to give her enough enrichment each day. For more about Elsie’s bio/personality, the types of families she’d fit into, and the online application link, visit winonahumane.org/dogs/elsie.

There’s been lots of shuffling around in Elsie’s young life and she’s more than ready to settle in with forever friends. We’re hoping her ideal people come along so that the next home she joins is the final one 🙌