Fundraising - Wisconsin Humane Society

Doggie Dip
Bring your canine companion to the beach for a refreshing afternoon of swimming!

The day after the “human swimming season” is over, Ashwaubomay will be turning the lake over to our four-legged friends for a three-hour doggie dip! Entry fee is $5 per dog. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will benefit WHS!

Rules:
- Only family-friendly dogs are allowed.
- Owners must provide paper documentation of their’s dog’s current rabies vaccination certification (with an expiration date) the day of the swim or they WILL NOT be allowed at the event. (This can also be shown on your phone.) Rabies tags will not be acceptable.
- Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old and vaccinated for rabies.
- Owners are responsible for their dogs at ALL times, including cleaning up after their dogs. Doggie-doo bags will be available.
- Sorry, no human swimming is allowed.
Muk Luks Sample Sale

Join WHS and our friends at Muk Luks for a Sample Sale Fundraiser! Visit us at the Summit Place Atrium on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12–13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Browse a fantastic selection of Muk Luks products while supporting animals in need—100% of proceeds benefit WHS. Not able to attend but still interested in donating? Click here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MukLuks26
Ian’s Pizza Donation Program
April 1 – June 30, 2026, buy some Puppy Chow or Churro Chow from your local Ian’s Pizza in Milwaukee and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to WHS! Add a bag at the register or order online!

It’s a tasty treat that gives back!

Participating Ian’s Pizza locations:
- East Side: 2035 E North Ave
- Downtown: 146 E Juneau Ave
- Story Hill: 4300 W Blue Mound Rd
2026 Paws and Claws Gala

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening in support of the Wisconsin Humane Society!

Join us for the 2026 Paws & Claws Gala: A Night at the Amusement Bark on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

Our signature black-tie celebration is a night where compassion meets celebration. Enjoy a lively cocktail reception, exciting silent and live auctions, raffles and games, a gourmet dining experience, and most importantly – powerful stories of the animals and people whose lives are changed because of supporters like you.

Did we mention it’s also the only gala in town where you can mingle with adorable puppies and our very best animal ambassadors during the reception? It’s an up-close, heartwarming experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Every bid, every paddle raise, every ticket purchase, and sponsorship helps provide medical care, shelter, and support for the more than 65,000 animals and families served by WHS each year.

Reserve your seat today and be part of a magical evening that changes lives. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Door County Rummage Sale
Shop ’till you drop at the annual rummage sale to benefit the WHS Door County Campus at the Arle Memorial Hall in Sturgeon Bay!

Event Details:
- Thursday, April 30
  Donation drop off at the Arle Memorial Hall from 4 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, May 1
  Donation drop off 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Shop from 12 – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 2
  Shop 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Clearance Sale starts at noon (anything you can fit into a bag for $2! Bag provided)
Item/Donation Drop Off Details:

We are seeking donations of new or clean, gently used items to sell. Please refrain from bringing rummage sale items to the shelter, as we do not have the space to safely store and transport them. You can drop off rummage sale items at the Arle Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 30 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Friday, May 1 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and receive a tax donation receipt if you’d like!

***Unfortunately, we are unable to accept large appliances, clothing, computer towers, televisions, or large furniture. Clean and gently used items only, please. (However, we are able to accept flat screen computer monitors in working condition, as well as a few other exceptions. Please call if you have any questions!)

Questions? Please contact:
Lori Nachtwey – 920-469-3110 ext. 2119 – lnachtwey@wihumane.org
Charlie Murray – 920-746-1111 ext. 6167 – cmurray@wihumane.org
Sharon Peterson – 920-495-1562 – s.peters6@yahoo.com
Pet Walk Ozaukee 2026

Join us on Saturday, September 12 at Rotary Park in Mequon for Pet Walk, our largest walk and outdoor celebration supporting the Wisconsin Humane Society. Every registration, donation, vendor booth, and sponsorship fuels WHS programs that serve more than 65,000 animals and people each year. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Pukaite Woods and a mission-filled morning with music, family-friendly activities, great food, a vibrant vendor village, and the chance to truly make a difference.

All proceeds from Pet Walk support the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Everyone can help. You can make a difference. Start your own team, join an existing team or participate as an individual. Not able to participate on Septembe 12, but still want to help? Become a “Virtual Walker” and raise funds for the animals from anywhere!

Learn more and register today at www.petwalkozaukee.com.

Please consider fundraising and supporting our lifesaving work for animals and the people who love them.
Pet Walk Door County 2026

Pet Walk is more than a walk – it’s an outdoor celebration with a purpose. When you register, you’re helping provide medical care, shelter, and support for the more than 65,000 animals and families served by WHS each year. Whether you attend solo or with a 4-legged friend, there’s fun in store for everyone! Besides a leisurely stroll through the beautiful YMCA Peterson Park, the event will also feature music, local vendors, dog games, a family fun zone, and good vibes all around. It’s more than just a walk, it’s a summer celebration – and YOU’RE invited!

All proceeds from Pet Walk Door County support the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Learn more and register today at www.petwalkdoorcounty.com.

Your support is what makes Pet Walk a huge success and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who registers, donates, sponsors, chooses to be a vendor, or spreads the news to raise much-needed funds for the animals and families served at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Thank you for helping us make a difference for animals and the people who love them!
Pet Walk MKE 2026

Join us on Saturday, June 20 at Veterans Park for Pet Walk Milwaukee, our largest run/walk and outdoor celebration supporting the Wisconsin Humane Society!

Every registration, donation, vendor booth, and sponsorship fuels WHS programs that serve more than 65,000 animals and people each year. Whether you’re up for a timed 5K run/walk or a leisurely 1-mile stroll, join us for a mission-filled morning on Milwaukee’s lakefront enjoying live music, family-friendly activities, great food, a vibrant vendor village, and the chance to truly make a difference.

All proceeds from Pet Walk Milwaukee support the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Everyone can help. You can make a difference. Start your own team, join an existing team or participate as an individual. Not able to participate on June 20, but still want to help? Become a “Virtual Walker” and raise funds for the animals from anywhere!

Please consider fundraising and supporting our work making a difference for animals and the people who love them.
Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha 2026

Join us on Saturday, August 1 at Pets Park in Kenosha for Pet Walk, our largest walk and outdoor celebration supporting the Wisconsin Humane Society. Every registration, donation, vendor booth, and sponsorship fuels WHS programs that serve more than 65,000 animals and people each year. Join us for a mission-filled morning on a walk through Petrifying Springs Park, featuring family-friendly activities, great food, a vibrant vendor village, and the chance to truly make a difference.

Learn more and register today at www.petwalkracinekenosha.com.

All proceeds from Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha support the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Everyone can help. You can make a difference. Start your own team, join an existing team or participate as an individual. Not able to participate on August 1, but still want to help? Become a “Virtual Walker” and raise funds for the animals from anywhere!

Please consider fundraising and supporting our work making a difference for animals and the people who love them.
Door County Rummage Sale
Shop ’till you drop at the annual rummage sale to benefit the WHS Door County Campus at the Arle Memorial Hall in Sturgeon Bay!

Event Details:
- Thursday, April 30
  Donation drop off at the Arle Memorial Hall from 4 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, May 1
  Donation drop off 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Shop from 12 – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 2
  Shop 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Clearance Sale starts at noon (anything you can fit into a bag for $2! Bag provided)
Item/Donation Drop Off Details:

We are seeking donations of new or clean, gently used items to sell. Please refrain from bringing rummage sale items to the shelter, as we do not have the space to safely store and transport them. You can drop off rummage sale items at the Arle Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 30 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Friday, May 1 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and receive a tax donation receipt if you’d like!

***Unfortunately, we are unable to accept large appliances, clothing, computer towers, televisions, or large furniture. Clean and gently used items only, please. (However, we are able to accept flat screen computer monitors in working condition, as well as a few other exceptions. Please call if you have any questions!)

Questions? Please contact:
Lori Nachtwey – 920-469-3110 ext. 2119 – lnachtwey@wihumane.org
Charlie Murray – 920-746-1111 ext. 6167 – cmurray@wihumane.org
Sharon Peterson – 920-495-1562 – s.peters6@yahoo.com