Press Releases
For press inquiries, please contact: Angela Speed, Vice President of Communications, aspeed@wihumane.org or 414-431-6104.
Cold weather safety advisory
It's the time of year Wisconsinites have come to know and love – bitter cold temperatures along with snowy and icy streets. View
Coalition of humane societies announce waiver of cat fees
12 Samoyed dogs rescued from Burnett County residence
At the request of the Burnett County Health & Human Services and Sheriff’s Departments, Wisconsin Humane Society staff rescued 12 Samoyed dogs today from a single residence. View
MADACC and WHS partner with facial recognition app for lost dogs
18 dogs rescued in Racine
$40 neuter surgeries for male cats at WHS Spay/Neuter Clinic
A victory for Wisconsin animals
Joint statement on stray hold bill
WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Anne Reed testimony in support of AB 487
Adoption fees waived at WHS for all animals from MADACC
Lucy needs holiday heroes.
Two dozen cats transferred to Wisconsin Humane Society from Green Bay in wake of hoarding situation
Free turkey dinner with all cat adoptions!
WHS and MADACC support AB 487/SB 450
Smile!
Feasting for Fido success!
Flood victims from Oklahoma Need Our Help
For the last several weeks, roaring floods have swept across Oklahoma and Texas, destroying homes and businesses, and taking lives. The federal government has declared a state of emergency. Among the many whose lives have been destroyed are animals. View
WHS opens first high-volume spay/neuter clinic in Southeastern Wisconsin
Buffy the kitten thrown from car
ADOPTION FEES WAIVED FOR MADACC ANIMALS
Wisconsin Humane Society to open Milwaukee’s first high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic
Seizure of Caledonia Dogs
Homeless dog awaits orthopedic surgery – and a new home
WHS Racine Campus to host anniversary party
Wisconsin Humane Society on pace to adopt 10,000 animals in 2013
Be an “Angel for Animals” this holiday season
Ozaukee Campus offers vaccine clinic for low-income families
Ozaukee Campus offers vaccine clinic for low-income families View
Cat missing for five years reunited with owner
Cat missing for five years reunited with owner View
Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Humane Society is part of a workplace giving organization called Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee. View
You gotta be kitten me!
The Wisconsin Humane Society is discounting its kitten adoption fees August 7-14, in an effort to find homes for the many cats and kittens flooding through their doors this summer. View
Shelter Officials Call for Vaccinations Against Parvovirus
Officials with the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) and the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) are calling for people to have their dogs and puppies vaccinated against the deadly parvovirus as the number of parvo-positive dogs entering the facilities has spiked. View
WHS Joins Lawsuit to Protect WI Dogs
DNR Sued Over Wolf Hunting Rules View
Help bring hope to sweet Bella
You would never know by looking at her wagging tail and bright eyes that tiny Bella just had surgery. View
It’s a Wild Baby Shower and You’re Invited!
For the entire month of July, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the Wisconsin Humane Society is throwing a virtual wildlife baby shower to help care for the animals currently in our care. View
Leed
Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus awarded prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification View
Keep your dog at home on the 4th of July
With family picnics, patriotic parades and spectacular fireworks, it’s hard to find anyone who does not like the Fourth of July holiday... unless they have fur. View
Help Honey find a home
A 10-year-old Corgi mix originally from Oklahoma needs some extra help finding a home at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS). View
Co-chairs of Wisconsin Humane Society gala
The executive director of the Wisconsin Humane Society, Anne Reed, has announced that Micaela Levine and Tom St. John, and Madeleine and David Lubar, will co-chair the organization’s 2013 Paws & Claws Gala. View
Jennifer Bartolotta elected board president
Jennifer Bartolotta has been elected board president of the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS), the largest and oldest animal shelter in the state. View
WHS dog walk raises $90,000 for homeless animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society’s first “Tails on the Trail” dog walk on Saturday, May 11 at Greenfield Park raised $90,000, far surpassing the organization’s $50,000 goal, due to the generosity of more than 700 walkers and several corporate sponsors. View
Greenfield Park Goes to the Dogs
Join the Wisconsin Humane Society for the very first “Tails on the Trail” dog walk on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Park in West Allis. View
Pets for Life FREE Vaccine Clinic is April 27, 2013
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hosting a free vaccine clinic Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for residents of an especially low-income area of Milwaukee. View
One-eyed Miniature Pinscher “Princess” beats cancer
A little dog named Princess has escaped possible death and is now available at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine Campus. View
Last call for nominations for free kids program
The Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus is accepting applications until Thursday, April 25 for its People Animals Learning (PAL) program. View
WHS and MADACC launch Home Stretch
Officials with the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) and the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) are launching a new joint foster program, “Home Stretch,” in order to save more stray animals in Milwaukee County. View
Adoptions Soar at Racine Campus
Officials at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) report that operations are running successfully in the first two months since the organization acquired the former Countryside Humane Society (CHS) in Racine. View
Saukville firefighters to get trained in pet CPR & first aid
A special Pet CPR & First Aid Class is being offered for firefighters from the Saukville Fire Department on Monday, March 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus in Saukville. View
Wildlife photo contest
To celebrate Wisconsin's wildlife, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the Wisconsin Humane Society is pleased to announce the return of their photo contest. View
WHS Racine Campus Opens Today
The Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus will open for animal adoptions on Monday, January 7, just one week after acquiring the former Countryside Humane Society in Racine. View
WHS Acquires Racine's Countryside Humane Society
The Wisconsin Humane Society has acquired the assets of Racine’s Countryside Humane Society (CHS). View
