Every Gift Matters
Every gift to the Wisconsin Humane Society—no matter the size—helps provide essential care and support for animals and the people who love them. There are many meaningful ways to give, including one-time donations, monthly giving, in-kind items from our wish list, shopping in our store, or even donating a vehicle. Corporate partnerships and workplace support help extend this impact even further, while planned giving offers a way to leave a legacy of compassion long after you’re gone.
Constant Companions
Monthly donors are the glue that holds WHS together. Their recurring gifts pool together to create a tremendous impact, ensuring our doors stay open and our lights stay on day after day. Whether you can give $5 or $50, we’d be endlessly grateful for your monthly support!
Ways to Give
Wondering how you can help animals and families in your community? Check out the many ways you can make a difference in support of our mission!
Vehicle Donations
Did you know you can donate your car, truck, motorcycle, trailer, boat, and more to WHS at no cost to you? The process is easy, towing is free, and it doesn’t even have to run!
Planned Giving
Estate gifts, commonly called “planned gifts,” include bequests, securities, charitable trusts, life insurance, retirement accounts, and more. With thoughtful planning, you can create win-win solutions for you and leave a legacy impact on the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Start a Fundraiser
Whether you’re an individual, business, team, or class, you can put the “fun” in fundraising by collecting donations in a way that truly reflects your generosity and spirit! From wish-list drives to bake sales, from photo contests to bingo tournaments, from happy hours to charity rides — there are so many creative ways to make an impact for WHS.
Corporate Sponsorships
We offer a variety of opportunities for businesses to support our work. Our team of corporate philanthropic advisors is here to help!
Memorial & Honorary Gifts
Whether you’re looking to give a meaningful gift in a friend’s name or you’d like to honor the memory of a loved one who is no longer with us, a tribute donation to the Wisconsin Humane Society is an incredible gesture and makes a huge difference for shelter animals in need.
Wish List Donations
We rely on community support and are tremendously grateful for in-kind donations. Check out our wish list of most-needed items, including pet supplies, cleaning supplies, and items for our wildlife hospital!
Attend an Event
Whether you’re attending one of our events or participating in a fundraiser for WHS out in the community, you can make a difference for the animals and families we serve! Check out the upcoming events benefiting WHS.
Monthly Giving
Monthly donors are so incredibly important to the work we do at the Wisconsin Humane Society. These amazing folks designate an amount that is automatically donated to the shelter each month without having to lift a finger.
Shop Our Store
Shop in-shelter or online for thousands of items, including pet supplies, merch, home goods, and more. Each purchase directly benefits the animals and families served at the Wisconsin Humane Society!
Special Event Donations
There are several ways to support the animals at WHS while celebrating a wedding, anniversary, milestone birthday party, or any special occasion. We can even provide free customized place cards or printables for your big day!
Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. If you have a DAF, you can make a gift directly through DAF Direct to support WHS. DAF Direct currently facilitates gifts from donors of Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Fund. More national and community foundations may be added in the future.
Property Donations
Did you know you can donate any property type (land, homes, commercial) in any location, so long as there is equity, to WHS at no cost to you? It’s as easy as filling out the online donation form or picking up a phone and speaking to a live operator. Help us make a difference for animals and the people who love them – thank you for your contribution!
Cryptocurrency Donations
Support animals and families in a modern way by donating cryptocurrency to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Your crypto gift helps provide life-changing care, shelter, and second chances for thousands of animals every year. Make a secure, impactful contribution today and turn your digital assets into real-world compassion.
Additional Ways to Give
We receive no general government funding and rely on the generosity of our community to support our work. Check out even more ways you can make a difference for animals and the people who love them.
Attend an Event
Check out our upcoming events and fundraisers. We hope to see you there!
Supporters
We are grateful to the following philanthropic partners who support the Wisconsin Humane Society to make an impact for pets and their families.
Volunteer With Us
Learn more about the many rewarding volunteer opportunities we offer across all our locations! No matter which role you choose, every minute you spend with the Wisconsin Humane Society will make a lasting impact far beyond the task at hand.