Hope's Lights
Giving hope is an essential part of what our community does - together. Hope propels us forward, in an effort to create a safer, more humane future for all of us, animals and people alike. We couldn’t do it without you.
Please help us kick off the season of giving with a gift to Hope's Lights!
You can purchase a light in honor or memory of a beloved companion animal, person, or even a wild animal. If you'd like to donate in honor of a loved one and let them know, click here.
- $25 makes a light shine
- $100 sets a strand of lights aglow
- $250 illuminates a wreath
- $500 lights an entire tree
Even a single light will make a real difference in the life of an animal. Together, we can shine hope in dark places and make life better for all of us.
Penny was blind, alone, and helpless when a kind-hearted passerby wrapped her in a towel and brought her to the Wisconsin Humane Society. As she trembled, we spoke softly, handling her gently until she softened, leaning into warm hands and welcoming the newfound love in place of the fear she found on the streets.
Her eyes were swollen, watering, and ruptured. The signs of infection were clear and had already led to blindness in both eyes. The next steps were inevitable. We started medication to control the infection and hand-fed her to rebuild her strength. As soon as she was stable enough for surgery, we removed her eyes before things could get even worse for Penny.
The morning after her procedure, she perked up upon hearing her first visitors, warmly greeting her care team and rolling over for belly rubs. As her incisions healed, her joyful spirit began to shine. Contentment turned to bouncy tail-wags whenever we approached, and we were more than happy to return all the love she had to give. Once she was medically cleared for adoption, Penny wasted no time finding a loving home and has been thriving there ever since.
