Naming Opportunities

The Wisconsin Humane Society is honored to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to our many lifesaving programs and services. The following list will give you an idea of some of the naming opportunities available to you.

Adoption Center
Characterized by a colorful streetscape, the Adoption Center helps visitors feel the fun and excitement of selecting a new animal companion. The Center includes Adoption Avenue (see photo) and Dog Town, places where visitors will want to come back frequently to learn about animals, visit our retail store, Animal Antics, or learn about animal behavior or volunteering.

Royal Cat Hotel
Cats may not find a mint on their pillow before bed, but the amenities are four star. Cats are seen lounging in their suites while being pampered prior to adoption. Natural light, soft music and plenty of love makes this an enjoyable experience for cats who are awaiting new, loving homes.

Other adoption related naming opportunities include the marquee at the Adoption Avenue reception desk, the Small Animal Boutique, Small Animal cages, the Animal Antics store for creature comforts, Catnap suites and "I Know" educational spots!

Animal Clinic
Lifesaving services at WHS start with the extraordinary medical services provided for animals. The WHS veterinary clinic heals, treats and sterilizes thousands of animals annually. Our clinic is the only one in Wisconsin operating solely to serve low-income households as well as abandoned and homeless animals.

Animal Arrivals
Rescuing animals from abandonment is handled in a dignified manner in this private area. Clients have an opportunity to say farewell to a loved companion they can no longer care for in this quiet, non-clinical setting. For all adoptable animals, this is the first step in a journey to a new, loving home.

One of the saddest moments for animal lovers is surrendering a beloved pet due to illness or injury. The Grieving Room, adjacent to Animal Arrivals, is a place where individuals can express their grief in private.

Other veterinary naming opportunities include our veterinary office suites, treatment areas, the Intensive Care Unit, exam rooms, recovery rooms, guest lodging for dogs and cats, isolation rooms to contain illnesses and food preparation areas.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
The WHS Wildlife hospital is a nationally recognized rehabilitation center, serving more than 90,000 injured, orphaned or sick wild animals in the past eighteen years, qualifying it as one of the largest centers in the country.

Outdoor Wildlife Enclosure
This outdoor area has been carefully designed to meet the unique needs of a wide variety of wild animals as they are being prepared for release. While acclimating to the weather, animals have a chance to readjust to interacting with other animals like themselves and to fend for food. Many birds on the last leg of their recovery require the protected environment for physical conditioning that this area provides.

Nursery
Many of the animals received into the wildlife center are very young orphans. They have no opportunity to be returned to their mom. The wildlife center's nursery is dedicated to the special needs of these babies.

Other wildlife center naming opportunities include a Treatment and Exam Area, a Wild Bird Display, a Treatment Center, an Intensive Care Unit, a Baby Raccoon Room, a Baby Duckling Room and the Loon Laundry Room.

Educational Center
Education plays a crucial role in ending animal overpopulation and animal cruelty as well as providing training and behavior information that helps people maintain the bonds with their companion animals. WHS Education staff are nationally recognized for innovative programs that change the community. The center consists of three classrooms, each of which can be named.

Outdoor Bricks and Medallions
A wonderful way to honor a very special human or animal friend while helping animals in need is to purchase a personalized brick or a beautiful
medallion to adorn the exterior of the Society.

Designed to put a face to our mission, these medallions celebrate the lives of wild and companion animals. An oil painting is produced from a photograph, which is used to create a porcelain on steel image attached to the facility. The oil painting will be given to the generous contributor!

If you are interested in any of the naming opportunities listed, please contact our Development Department at (414) 431-6121. It is our wish to ensure that your love of animals lives on into the future!