• Donations tripled during Summer Match Campaign

    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…

    • $100 will become $300 so animals can receive emergency surgery and medical treatment.
    • $10 will become $30 to provide a lifesaving care kit for orphaned neonatal kittens.
    • $30 will become $90 to provide public behavior support to keep dogs in their loving homes.

    Please consider making a gift today

    to give 3x the hope to animals who are counting on us.

    Your gift will help animals like Gio, who was dragging his left hind leg when he first met our veterinarians for his intake exam. The extreme loss of muscle in his leg made it clear that he was suffering from an old injury and hadn’t been using his leg for some time. Further exams showed the extent of the damage, and considering the best outcomes for Gio, we knew amputation would relieve his pain and help him find happiness once again. Already accustomed to navigating the world on three legs, Gio impressed our vets and foster parents throughout his recovery. Before long, he met Judy, who could not have been happier to sign his adoption papers and welcome him into her family.

    Gio is now making up for all that lost fun with a family of his own, and none of it would be possible without the generosity of donors like you. One helpless pup plus a compassionate, expert team equals… a new beginning! That’s the kind of miraculous math you can make happen with your donation today.

    Gio the white fluffy dog says thank you!

    Donations will be generously matched by our wonderful friends at the Nicholas Family Foundation, Shirley Winnes in memory of her husband Richard Winnes, Judith Ford, Patricia Bachhuber, Barb Gilman and her pup Sassy, Guy Hawley and Gabriella DeLorenzo-Hawley, Patti and Jack McKeithan Northwoods Fund, Kathleen Ryan, Pat Lombardo and her kitty Benny, and Nancy Behrens – who donated in memory of Aggie & Gracie – the most wonderful rescues anyone could ask for. A special thanks to Virginia Kress for matching all gifts made to the Green Bay Campus, an anonymous donor for matching gifts to the Kenosha Campus, and to the Ruud Family Foundation for matching 100% of new donations and 50% of gifts from returning donors to the Racine Campus. Thank you all so very much!

  • Auction for Animals is LIVE!

    Auction for Animals is LIVE!

    Our Auction for Animals features a variety of exciting experiences, home items, jewelry, pet items, and fun things for your family – all gifted to us by generous donors to help raise funds for the people and animals we serve!

    You can place bids exclusively online until Wednesday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m.

    100% of the proceeds support the animals and families served by the Wisconsin Humane Society ❤️

    Winning bidders will be contacted via email after the auction closes to schedule a pick-up day and time at our Milwaukee or Green Bay Campuses. Sorry, shipping is not available, but you can arrange to have someone else pick up your items on your behalf. Please contact us at auction@wihumane.org with any questions. 

  • Donations matched for wildlife!

    Donations matched for wildlife!

    This warmer weather means that hundreds of baby wild animals are in our care every day, with a constant stream of callers looking for advice on wildlife issues. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers make second chances happen for so many injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals. However, donations decline in summer. People are away or busy, leaving us with more orphaned animals, more expenses, and less funding.

    Will you consider making a gift today to help meet the critical needs of so many vulnerable wild animals this summer? 

    Your donation will be automatically MATCHED up to $15,000 by a generous friend of WHS, doubling your impact!

    Collage featuring a raccoon, owl, baby squirrel and hawk
  • Giveaway for monthly donors!

    Giveaway for monthly donors!

    For a limited time, anyone who signs up as a new monthly donor for at least $10 per month OR any existing monthly donors who increase their gift by at least $5 per month will receive an exclusive T-shirt! Offer ends 7/31/26.

    You can’t get this T-shirt anywhere else and it’s a wonderful way to show the world that you support animals and families served by WHS ❤️

    To claim your exclusive T-shirt:

    ➡️New monthly donors: you can sign up online or by mail – click here to get started!

    ➡️Existing monthly donors: to increase your monthly gift, please contact us at donate@wihumane.org or 414-431-6119

    Three women standing in front of the WHS Milwaukee Campus holding puppies and wearing the exclusive monthly donor t-shirt

    What can your gift do?

    $10 Protects two dogs from heartworm disease
    $15 Vaccinates three cats
    $25 Provides food for ten wild animals
    $50 Provides a lifesaving care kit to a litter of orphaned kittens

    Our amazing, compassionate monthly donors truly keep the lights on and ensure we’re here when animals and families need us most.

  • Donations for Titan

    Donations for Titan

    It’s hard to believe little Titan survived such a terrifying run-in with razor wire.

    Thankfully, a kind person found him and managed to remove a section of the wire so they could bring him in for emergency care. Once at WHS, the 3-month-old went straight into surgery to delicately extract the sharp metal, close the wound, and treat another laceration on his front leg. It’s now been a week since his procedure, and you’d never know what this little guy has been through. He’s still got more recovery time ahead of him, but is already back to being the sweet, playful, curious kitten he was before this awful incident!

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    Can you help this brave kitten with a donation today?

    If you would like to support Titan’s care and the nearly 1,300 other animals currently being cared for by WHS, every dollar makes an impact! Your generosity today makes a world of difference for the animals and families served by WHS.

  • Wildlife Supplies Urgently Needed

    Wildlife Supplies Urgently Needed

    As our team prepares to welcome hundreds of injured wild animals this spring and summer, especially babies, we need your help! By donating items from our wish list, you’ll help us give each animal the specialized care and support they need to heal, and grow healthy and strong!

    The Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at our Milwaukee Campus serves thousands of wild animals and assists even more people by providing support to those who encounter wildlife in need.

    To make a donation today, simply browse our wish list here.

  • Donations for WHS Racine Campus matched up to $50,000

    Donations for WHS Racine Campus matched up to $50,000

    RACINE – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is excited to share that the Ruud Family Foundation is matching donations made to the Racine Campus in 2025, up to $50,000! Make your gift go further in 2025! First-time donors to the WHS Racine Campus will have their donations doubled, and returning donors will receive a 50% match on their gifts.

    “The Ruud Family Foundation has been an incredible champion of our work in the Racine community,” said Alison Fotsch, president and CEO of WHS. “They are not only supporting animals and families in Racine County, but also helping to inspire additional gifts from the community.”

    The WHS Racine Campus is located at 8900 16th Street in Mount Pleasant. Animals in the adoption program have as long as it takes to find a new home; there are no time or space limits. In addition to public vaccine clinics, spay/neuter services, and stray/surrender animal care, the Racine Campus offers dog training classes, and a range of youth programs including summer camps, birthday parties, Scout nights, field trips, and Kids Night Out.

    To make a donation and have it matched, please go to www.wihumane.org/racinematch or contact donate@wihumane.org.

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     About the Wisconsin Humane Society

    The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) was founded in 1879 and is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin, annually serving more than 40,000 animals and the people who love them. Their mission is to make a difference for animals and the people who love them. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Brown, and Door Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis.  The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, public veterinary services, retail stores, wildlife rehabilitation, community outreach, training classes and more. WHS is ranked 4 stars by Charity Navigator, the premier independent charity watchdog group. To learn more, visit www.wihumane.org.

  • National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in WHS to Help Pets in Southeastern Wisconsin

    National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in WHS to Help Pets in Southeastern Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, WI – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) announced that it has received a $70,000 grant investment from Petco Love to support their lifesaving work for pets in Wisconsin. 

    Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested nearly $410 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And Petco Love helps find loving homes for pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations — like ours — across North America, with nearly 7 million pets adopted and counting.

    “Our investment in WHS is part of more than $12M in investments recently announced by Petco Love to power local organizations across the country as part of our commitment to create a future in which no pet is unnecessarily euthanized,” said Susanne Kogut, president of Petco Love. “Our local investments are only part of our strategy to empower animal lovers to drive lifesaving change right alongside us. We launched Petco Love Lost, a free national lost and found database that uses photo-matching technology to simplify the search for lost pets.”

    “Petco Love’s partnership will help us ensure that we can continue to address the critical needs of pets and their families in our community,” said Alison Fotsch Kleibor, President & CEO of WHS. “We are deeply grateful for their generous lifesaving investment and partnership.” 

    WHS was founded in 1879 and is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin, annually serving more than 40,000 pets and the people who love them. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, veterinary services, retail stores, community outreach, wildlife rehabilitation, a pet food bank, training classes and more.  

    For more information about the Wisconsin Humane Society, visit wihumane.org.  Learn more about Petco Love here: petcolove.org.

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    About the Wisconsin Humane Society

    The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) was founded in 1879 and is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin, annually serving more than 40,000 animals and the people who love them. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Brown and Door Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis.  The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, veterinary services, retail stores, wildlife rehabilitation, community outreach, training classes and more. WHS is ranked 4 stars by Charity Navigator, the premier independent charity watchdog group. To learn more, visit www.wihumane.org.

    About Petco Love

    Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing nearly $410 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for nearly 7 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Is love calling you? Join us. Visit PetcoLove.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.

    Media Contacts: Angela Speed, Wisconsin Humane Society, aspeed@wihumane.org |  Crystal Bugary, Petco Love, media@petcolove.org