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Be an Angel

The Wisconsin Humane Society is grateful to individuals who show their compassion by sponsoring an animal. Through donations of $50 or more, the animals featured below were provided with food, shelter and veterinary care prior to being placed into a new and loving home. If you would like to sponsor an animal, please click here for the Sponsor Form.

If you are interested in sponsoring a wild animal who is being treated in our wildlife hospital, click here to see those who need you.

 
Kong

Sponsored by: Mandy Friedl

Message from my angel:
In memory of my beloved Azrael.  Kong, I hope you find your
forever home soon!  You are such a big, sweet boy!  I loved meeting you yesterday!

Sponsored:  August 15, 2008

 

Wishbone & Sarah

Sponsored by:
Marla Primack

Sponsored:  
August 13, 2008

Sarah would never dream of being without her best friend, Wishbone. When she sleeps, she snuggles with Wishbone and when she dreams, it is of their adventures together! WHS staff honors the bonds forged by dogs like these sweet girls who've lived together for a long time. We'll look for a home where they can be adopted together and spend their remaining years enjoying their shared snuggles.


 
Molly

Sponsored in honor of:
Lucy Wichtoski

Happy Birthday, Lucy!

Sponsored:  August 11, 2008

 
Mary Jane, Indi & Shiloh

Sponsored by: Margot E Ashley

Message from our angel:
Keep up the good work.

Sponsored:  August 9, 2008

Dogs and cats can't speak for themselves when they are being treated badly. Neither can other animals. They can't run for political office. They can't hire lawyers to defend them or lobbyists to press their case with lawmakers.

Animals have no hope for humane care and treatment without us. Major decisions affecting the lives of all animals are made every day by public employees and elected officials. People who care about animals need to speak up and share their opinions with policy makers.

WHS is actively pursuing more humane public policies to protect animals. There is strength in numbers, so please take action today!



 

Joyce, Beth & Leroy
Opossums

Sponsored by:
Leonard Joseph Maternowski

Sponsored:   August 8, 2008

 
Butterscotch

Sponsored by: Linda Roberts

Sponsored:  August 9, 2008

On Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00a.m. to 7:00p.m., several ClearChannel radio stations will be broadcasting live from the shelter! Randy Lucas from My 95.7 will be celebrating Beaglemania during his broadcast! From 5:00a.m. to 8:00a.m., WHS will be hosting a donation drive at the shelter and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., extra staff will be greeting families interested in adopting animals!

 
Pudders

Sponsored by: Crystal Schroeder

Sponsored:  August 9, 2008

When we announced our goal of adopting 400 cats in July, we knew it was a tall order! Sophie, a 10-month-old Bombay mix, was our 400th adoption at 11:20 a.m. on July 31. We didn't stop there. Sixteen additional cats found loving homes after Sophie, bringing the total cats adopted in July to 416 adoptions! What a purr-fect month!

 
Countess

Sponsored by:
Lawrence Hosner

Sponsored:  August 7, 2008

WHS uses a simple system called Match Maker to help adopters learn which dogs will transition easily and best fit each unique lifestyle. Lifestyle types are divided into three simple categories and each is assigned a color. Click here to learn more about how this great program works!

 
Essie

Sponsored by:
Jill De Grave & "Louie"

Sponsored:  August 5, 2008

Thanks to great support from animal lovers in our community, almost all of the puppies obtained from Puppy Haven have found good homes. With the support of amazing people like Jill, WHS will be transporting adult dogs like Essie from Puppy Haven every week over the next few months.

 

Poppy & Honey,
Infant Cottontail Rabbits

Sponsored by:
Maureen Kezman

Sponsored:   July 28, 2008

With the support of fabulous donors like Maureen, the WHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is able to care for hundreds of orphaned babies like us each year!

 
Leo

Sponsored by: Marilyn Collicott

Sponsored:  July 25, 2008

In a sea of hundreds of barking dogs, this little Pekingese stood out from the crowd and wailed just a little bit louder than his friends. Every dog at Puppy Haven was suffering, but Leo was unfortunately in more pain than many others. Many thanks to Marilyn for her consistent, generous support of dogs like Leo who have very special needs!  

 

Bea, Daisy, Snowball, Lizzy and Jake

Sponsored by: Maureen C.

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

Our angel, Maureen, is so generous that she will be included in the 2009 WHS Society Clubs. Membership in one of the premiere Society Clubs provides exciting benefits for donors and a solid foundation for animals at the Wisconsin Humane Society. It's known in the dog world as a "win-win."

Club membership is renewed annually and is based upon total annual gifts. The Society Club levels include:

  • Lifesaver Club
  • Henry Bergh Club
  • Caregiver Club
  • Protector Club
  • Champion Club

There is also a club for monthly donors called the PAW Star Club and a club for folks who've included the Wisconsin Humane Society in their estate plans. That club is called the Buster's Legacy Club.

It seems like there's a club for just about everyone! Click here to learn more!





 

Aacorn, Chestnut, Babette, Miah & Nala

Sponsored by: Maureen C.

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

Temperatures during summer months can get high, so please don’t forget that extreme heat affects dogs and cats, too!  Just like people, animals can get heat stroke and heat exhaustion.  Unlike people, however, they cannot regulate body temperature in the same way and different dog breeds respond to hot weather differently.  WHS wants to remind the community how to keep their furry friends safe.

  • NEVER leave your companion animal in a parked car, even with the windows down.  The inside of a car can reach 160 degrees in just a few minutes.
  • Exercise your canine during the cooler parts of the day.  Early morning and evening hours are best. 
  • Never tie an animal outside in the sun!  Always make sure they have a shady spot when outside, as well as plenty of fresh, cool water.
  • Watch your animal for signs of heat stroke, which include extreme panting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, rapid pulse, bright red gums and blue tongue or lips.  Animals exhibiting signs of heat stroke should be moved to a cool place and have their body temperature lowered with cool water (do NOT apply ice), then taken to a veterinarian for further treatment.





 

Chestnut

Sponsored by:
Michelle Sirinek

Message from my angel:
This sponsorship is in honor of Naomi Fujimoto, in memory of
her very special dog, Ginger. We miss you Gigi!

Sponsored:  July 25, 2008

 
Daisy

Sponsored by:
Mary Trapp

Message from my angel:
In memory of Mike the seeing
eye dog.

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

 
General

Sponsored by:
Melinda Kay Hengel

Message from my angel:
In honor and memory of my mom, Karen Due, MY special angel.
Mom always loved labs...Happy Birthday Mom.  I love and miss you.

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

 
Special

Sponsored by: MaryNell Regan

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

Since 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been committed to excellence in providing protection, shelter and care for wild and homeless animals. WHS is a national leader in animal welfare, due in large part to the support of our generous donors like MaryNell.

 
Gaby

Sponsored by: Kathleen Brady

Message from my angel:
In loving memory of our little yorkie buddy Max (17yrs).
Hopefully Gaby will find a permanent home soon!

<3 Sean and Katie

Sponsored:  July 23, 2008

 

Maya

Sponsored by:
Girl Scout Troop 8382
Linda Guokas

Message from my angels:
Girl Scouts care for cats.

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

 

Jake

Sponsored by:
Girl Scout Troop 8382
Linda Guokas

Message from my angels:
Girl Scouts care for dogs.

Sponsored:  July 24, 2008

 

Miah & Nala

Sponsored by:
Amy & Aidan Goratowski

Sponsored:  July 23, 2008

When girls like Miah and Nala have spent their entire ten years of life together, we insist on adopting them into the same home. They are the best of friends. At WHS, we call it "buddy adoption." The WHS Adoption Counselors are sure that someone will fall in love with these charming sweeties.

 

Special

Sponsored by: Janice Staeck

Message from my angel:
Special is beautiful.

Sponsored:  July 22, 2008

 

Suzie & Alison

Sponsored by: Terese Singer

Sponsored:  July 22, 2008

Thank goodness there is a bright future for the pups who've spent their lives thus far at the Puppy Haven Kennel. Sadly, some dogs are forced to live in puppy mills for their entire lives. They are kept there for one reason only: to produce more puppies. Repeatedly bred, many of these dogs are killed once their reproductive years are over. Thousands of large and small breeding operations currently exist in the United States, including many in Wisconsin. There is more to be done to put an end to these inhumane facilities.


 

Turnip

Sponsored by: Michelle W.

Message from my angel:
Every dog deserves a loving and safe home.

Sponsored:  July 21, 2008

 
Chloe

Sponsored by: Karen Kirsch

Message from my angel:
What a beautiful girl! I love her!

Sponsored:   July 21, 2008

 

Midnight

Sponsored by: James Matzat

Sponsored:  July 19, 2008

WHS recently purchased the assets of a puppy mill called Puppy Haven Kennel. Over the course of the next few months, more than a thousand dogs will be transported from the kennel to WHS to find new, loving homes.

 
Kita

Sponsored by: Jeff L. Ostach, who believes that every dog should be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Jeff says, "My wish is for all dogs to live in a loving home with plenty of toys, and two bowls always filled with food and cold water. And to NEVER, EVER leave a dog in a car even if the windows are partially open."

Sponsored:  July 19, 2008

 
Shelby

Sponsored by: Paul Nichols

Message from my angel:
Hopefully Shelby will find a permanent home soon!

Sponsored:   July 18, 2008

 
Minnie

Sponsored by:
Janet C Protasiewicz

Sponsored:   July 15, 2008

Thanks to the support of folks like Janet, every cat is spayed or neutered prior to adoption! Not only that, but we've gotten our initial vaccines, a microchip and a test for leukemia!

 

General, a Lab Mix
and Larina, an Infant Herring Gull

Message from my angels:
In loving memory of
Judith Ann Starzyk

From Jonathan, Janice, Julia, Emilia and Jasmine


Sponsored:   July 14, 2008

The heavy rains this summer have flooded-out countless baby wild animals.  One day in June, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center admitted 72 wild animals for care!  Many of these animals had been washed out of their nests or burrows by the rain and flood waters. Many thanks to the Starzyk family for their gift!


 

Dave, Danielle, Dale, Drake, and Dan
Infant Mallard Ducks

Sponsored by: Lori Kadow

Sponsored:   July 14, 2008

Not only do great folks like Lori and her family help support the care of animals, but sometimes kids do things to help animals too! It's really great!

 

Zeus & Henley

Sponsored by:
Marla Primack

Sponsored:  
July 13, 2008

The Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies are currently accepting photo entries for their combined 2009 calendar. One lucky pet will be chosen for the highly coveted cover photo and twelve others will be selected as a “Pet of the Month.” The first 500 photographs submitted are guaranteed to be included in the calendar and photos after #500 will be published in upcoming issues of Fetch magazine. Everyone wins!


 
Grandpa

Sponsored by: Linda Roberts

Sponsored:  July 9, 2008

Many generous employers in the Milwaukee area encourage charitable contributions by matching gifts dollar for dollar. Companies such as Harley Davidson, Johnson Controls and many others participate in matching gifts programs. Check with your company to find out if they offer this great opportunity!

 
Bijou

Sponsored by:
Crystal Schroeder

Sponsored:   July 8, 2008

WHS hopes to adopt 400 cats into new homes in the month of July! It's a big job, but no one is better suited for the task than WHS staff!

 
Ranger

Sponsored by: The WHS Staff

Message from my angels:
In memory of John Woodford. John was a devoted volunteer at WHS for 10 years.  As a dog walker, he came in through the heat of summer and the snowy winters to make sure all the dogs got a bit of fresh air. He was always happy to share a story and loved to find the largest dogs to walk. He will be greatly missed.

Sponsored:  July 8, 2008

 

Buttercup


Message from my angels:
Happy Birthday Xavier Loomer!
Hope you had a great time golfing.  See you soon.

Love, Queenie, Mickey, and Rusty

Sponsored:  July 6, 2008

 

Wyatt


Message from my angels:
Happy Birthday Kai Liebenstein!
Thanks sooo much for taking care of our rats so we could go on vacation.  Now the dogs want to know when you can take care of them.

Love,  Tara and Brian

Sponsored:  July 6, 2008

 
 

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