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Adoption Specials Expanded in October
Welcome home a new best friend this fall! Take advantage of these adoption specials through October 31, 2026: Visit any WHS location during adoption hours or meet with a WHS foster family and bring home a new companion the very same day. As we experience significantly high animal populations at WHS, here are the ways…
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Record 1,200 cats in care
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Wisconsin Humane Society reached a record 1,200 cats and kittens in care, resulting in a critical need for the community’s help. Some campuses are temporarily housing cats in office spaces. WHS is desperately seeking public support with getting cats and kittens out of these unconventional spaces and into homes.…
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Paws & Claws Gala Online Auction open for bids
Our massive online silent auction features more than 250 items including jewelry, home décor, dining packages, one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, wine & spirits, spa services, pet products, and more! Not attending the gala? No problem! You can still support WHS by bidding online any time before the silent auction ends this Saturday, October 17 at 8:45…
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Adoption Specials Extended in October
Welcome home a new best friend this fall! These adoption specials will end October 31: Visit any WHS location during adoption hours or meet with a WHS foster family and bring home a new companion the very same day. All dog and cat adoption fees include:
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Halloween merch is back!
Kick off spooky season with our frightfully adorable merch! Our Halloween collection features a variety of fun designs, as well as glow-in-the-dark options, and is available in t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, kid sizes, stickers, mugs, tote bags, and more! Plus, tasty seasonal treats for your pets, too 🧡 By purchasing from Animal Antics, you’re supporting the vital work…
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New Adoption Specials in September
Welcome home a new best friend this fall! These adoption specials will end September 30: Visit any WHS location during adoption hours or meet with a WHS foster family and bring home a new companion the very same day. All dog and cat adoption fees include:
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WHS Issues Plea as Cat Populations Reach Urgent Levels
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is asking for the public’s help as cat intake is peaking at all their locations. WHS is currently caring for more than 1,050 cats, including more than 300 available for adoption across its campuses. WHS says one of the best ways you can help is by becoming a…
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MADACC and WHS issue feline panleukopenia response
MILWAUKEE – In the wake of rising panleukopenia cases in cats and kittens in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) has seen an uptick in panleukopenia cases entering their shelter. To keep new intakes healthy, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) and MADACC are asking for the community’s help in addressing the…
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Donations tripled during Summer Match Campaign
Thanks to some incredibly generous friends of WHS, you have the opportunity to make your gift go 3x as far to help the more than 65,000 animals and families we serve each year in our communities. That means… Your gift will help animals like Gio, who was dragging his left hind leg when he first met our veterinarians…
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WHS selected as Green Bay Packers Training Camp Nonprofit of the Day
Visit our booth on Friday, July 31 at Green Bay Packers Training Camp to learn more about the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS), make a toy for shelter pets and decorate their kennel signs! You’ll find our booth located east of Ray Nitschke Field (across the street from the Resch Center) from 9 a.m. until 30…