Volunteer

Everyday, a volunteer helps to improve the lives of animals here at the Wisconsin Humane Society. They are making a positive impact in every facet of the organization and contribute their time, energy and devotion to strengthening the human-animal bond and promoting the humane treatment of animals. The compassion and kindness provided by volunteers is an inspiration.

Here are just a few ways in the past year that our volunteers made a difference…

• WHS Orphan Bird Care volunteers fed and cared for 1,460 orphaned wild birds.
• WHS Dog Walkers walked over 8,200 miles with our pooches.
• WHS Wildlife Animal Care volunteers treated 4,794 orphaned or injured wild animals.
• WHS Foster Home volunteers opened their homes and their hearts to 852 animals that needed time to heal or space to grow.
• WHS Dog Shine volunteers gave nearly 3,000 baths to our furry guests.
• WHS Wildlife Admission Counselors answered 12,406 phone calls and provided valuable information on how to help an injured animal or a nuisance animal situation.
• WHS Wildlife Rescue volunteers successfully rescued 925 animals. WHS Visiting Companion volunteers visited over 30 local retirement communities, hospitals and assisted-living facilities monthly and shared the joy of animal companionship.
• WHS Bow Wow Basic volunteers helped 3,323 dogs learn great manners to impress potential adopters.
• WHS Wildlife Foster Care volunteers nurtured and cared for 780 wild animals in their homes.
• WHS Cat Socializers cuddled, groomed and enriched the lives of 4,561 cats.
• WHS Rabbit and Small Animal Socializers participated in 4,503 play sessions with our petite friends.
• WHS Animal Care Assistants provided nearly 2,000 animals with dazzling clean kennels, litter pans, and suites.
• WHS Adoption Avenue, Facility and Grounds Crews spent 1,894 hours keeping our building sparkling inside and out.
• WHS Vet Services provided treatments, medications and general care for 2,990 animals.
• WHS Manners Assistants trained 686 dogs in our Puppy and Adult Manners Classes.
• WHS Special Events crew spent 292 hours spreading our message at major community events including Pride Fest and the Wisconsin State Fair, as well as many small neighborhood animal fairs like Brady Street Dog Parade.
• WHS P.A.W.S Greeters and Adoption Teammates welcomed and answered questions for the more than 15,000 guests that visited our facility.
• WHS Retail volunteers rang up over 50,000 items in Animal Antics.
• WHS Web Photo Assistants snapped over 7,500 pictures of our adoptable animals.
• WHS Office Hoppers filed, labeled, sorted and organized our shelter for 1,430 hours.
• WHS volunteers put in 300 hours of walking, cleaning, feeding, and providing basic care for animals affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
• WHS Canisters for Change volunteers routinely toured the city picking up donations from 34 local businesses and organizations.

The Wisconsin Humane Society values each and every volunteer. Whether they are able to help weekly or on special occasions, their time, dedication, and commitment to the animals in our care are truly inspiring. If you would like to become a part of our fabulous volunteer team, please click here to learn more.