WHS Adoptable Animals

A walk through Dogtown at the Wisconsin Humane Society will make many hearts swoon! We currently have several puppies looking to become new furry family members. Meet Tommy, above, an 11-week-old Australian Shepherd mix, or Rufus, below, a 16-week-old Siberian Husky/Lab mix who is full of playful energy!  Check out all the available dogs, including fantastic adults who already know the ropes at http://www.wihumane.org/animals/dogs.aspx. All dogs are microchipped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and go home with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a free veterinary exam. 

Bring Buddy for Some Fun at Northpoint!

Custard, shakes, sandwiches, fries, and even Frosty Paws for your pooch! Looking for a fun excursion with your dog? Join WHS at Bartolotta's Northpoint Snack Bar at Bradford Beach, 2400 Lincoln Memorial Drive, on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Bring your well-socialized dogs for some fun on the beach and help raise funds for shelter animals. Bartolotta's Northpoint Snack Bar will be donating proceeds from food sales to WHS. They offer an incredible range of items, from portobella sandwiches and grilled tuna to shakes and fries, so you can get dinner for your human family, too!

Barkley is a handsome pup who is always eager to snuggle. He has a fluffy honey-colored coat that he loves to have petted and brushed. Barkley is an eleven-month-old Chow Chow mix who is looking for a home where he can be an only "child." 

Barkley LOVES to take center stage and will do best with adult guardians. Barkley has recently perfected the ‘sit’ cue and is working on down and stay.   He's a smart, cuddly guy who is waiting to meet you at WHS!  See him and all available animals at www.wihumane.org

Duke is the sweetest little dog and he's a TV star, too!  This 7.5 year old Miniature Poodle was recently on WTMJ4's Morning Blend program. Watch the video here, then check out Duke's profile if you are interested in adopting!

Danny Gokey isn’t the only Danny worthy of attention today!
The Ozaukee Humane Society, sister shelter of WHS, is beginning to see a lot of orphaned kittens – just in time for Mother’s Day, ironically. Read about the adorable orphans, Danny and Annie, who are currently being treated at the shelter. You can donate to help OHS cover the cost of not only their care, but the hundreds of other sick orphans they expect to see this season.  You can even give a donation in honor of your mom for Mother’s Day!  Click here for info.   OHS is located at 2073 Highway W in Grafton.  Call 262-377-7580 or go to www.ozaukeehumane.org for general adoption information.

Volunteers are needed to help feed and care for orphaned wild birds in the wildlife nursery at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center from May through September. This is a great opportunity for individuals to learn about urban wildlife and help save the lives of baby animals.

Responsibilities include feeding baby birds, preparing food and cleaning cages.  Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to work without a guardian, or 12 years old with an adult guardian.  No previous animal handling experience is required.  The time commitment is one day per week for three hours.  Four different shifts are available between 8am and 9pm, seven days a week.  This is a great experience to help save local wildlife and build great relationships with other animal lovers! Upcoming orientations will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

If you are interested in becoming an Orphaned Bird Care volunteer in the wildlife nursery in the Wisconsin Humane Society's Wildlife Center, please contact Crystal at (414) 431-6196 or csharlow@wihumane.org. 

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Lola's smile is contagious and so is her enthusiasm for life!  This happy-go-lucky girl enjoys the outdoors, long walks on the beach and playing frisbee on a summer day.  Her unique pattern of markings is very distinctive, and she has the most gorgeous brown eyes.

Lola is a 1 year old St. Bernard/Australian Shepherd mix who is looking for an active family or guardian who would enjoy teaching Lola new tricks and skills. She LOVES to learn and is a very smart student. 

Interested in Lola?  Bring the whole family down to meet Lola at the Wisconsin Humane Society or check her out at www.wihumane.org.

In celebration of our 130th Anniversary, the Wisconsin Humane Society is thrilled to announce Feasting for Fido. This fun evening on Thursday, July 16, 2009, will include restaurant tastings of creative cuisine, inspiring wines, locally-crafted beer, festive music and a silent auction. Learn more and get your tickets now !

Ariel, Bruno, Brownie and several other adorable, sweet puppies are looking for homes at the Wisconsin Humane Society! All dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. All adopters also go home with an adoption handbook to help their companions make a smooth transition. Interested in adopting a puppy?  We also offer several excellent training classes and seminars based on positive reinforcement.

Not ready to keep up with the energy of a young pup?  Meet Bella, a sweet 4-year-old Beagle who has eyes that melt your heart, or Zoe, a 6-year-old Chihuahua who would love to curl up on the couch with you and a good movie.  There are also other wonderful adult dogs, cats and small animals looking for great homes.

Visit www.wihumane.org to see all the available animals.

Victoria Wellens Memorial Service
The Wisconsin Humane Society is hosting a public Memorial Service to celebrate the life of this remarkable leader and friend on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, (414) 273-8222. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the service will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. A special block of rooms has been set aside for out-of-town guests; please contact the Pfister for reservations. Special thanks to Marcus Hotels and Resorts and the Pfister Hotel, who have graciously donated the space for the memorial service. Learn more about Victoria's life and accomplishments.

In honor of the work that Victoria Wellens did for the Wisconsin Humane Society, The Pfister Hotel would like to donate 10% of revenue on Monday, April 13 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. to the humane society. 10% of all revenues from Café at the Pfister, Mason Street Grill, Blu or the Lobby Lounge will be donated back to the Wisconsin Humane Society in Victoria’s name. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Click here for the full announcement.

4 on the Floor - No Jumping!
Does your dog think her name is "Down!"???  Does Spot greet visitors with two paws to the chest?  Come to the Wisconsin Humane Society on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for this one-hour workshop with your dog.  They will work on teaching your dog to politely greet you with all four paws on the floor by using positive techniques and reward-based training. This class is for dogs that are 5 months of age or older and their guardians.

There is a $20.00 fee and a limit of 8 dogs for this workshop so register now at http://savinglives.wihumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Calendar

Be Kind to Animals Submissions Be Kind to Animals Week, which falls May 3rd through 9th this year, is the oldest celebrated week in the nation! The Wisconsin Humane Society is sponsoring events in celebration of Be Kind to Animals Week. Children in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to enter the Poster, Poetry and Photography Contests. The public is also invited to nominate special individuals whom they think deserve recognition for helping animals and showing compassion.

Awards include: Humane Hero Award, Animal Hero Award, Kindness Awards and the Humane Education Teacher of the Year. Award winners will be honored at a special recognition ceremony on Sunday, May 3rd at the Wisconsin Humane Society. This year’s theme, Share the World, reminds us all that we need to do what we can to maintain a world that will sustain animals of all kinds. The deadline for all entries is Wednesday, April 8, 2009. For more information on entering the contests or nominating someone for an award, click here.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is thrilled to announce the acceptance of one of the shelter dogs into the Milwaukee Police Department’s Vice Control Division's Drug Detection Canine Program. Dozer, a 1-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, was chosen for training after passing aptitude and medical tests.
 
Detective Glen Bishop recently contacted Natalie Zielinski, WHS behavior manager, about his quest to find a dog to work in law enforcement. A rather exuberant, intelligent canine came to Zielinski’s attention and she suspected that the lab might excel in police work. Curious, confident, highly motivated and eager to learn, this smart dog fit the ideal profile.
 
“We have assisted the police department in finding good matches for their program in the past,” Zielinski said. “For the right dog, this opportunity is ideal. I can’t imagine a better placement for a dog like Dozer, who really needs a job, in addition to a loving guardian.  We’re so excited for him.”
 
Like all dogs available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society, Dozer was neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and tested for heartworm disease.

Doing some spring cleaning? The Wisconsin Humane Society depends solely on donations from the community for all our programs and right now, we are in need of bath towels!  Even if you can't adopt, volunteer or donate money, there are items on the WHS Wishlist that might be just taking up space at home.  Drop them off during our shelter hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  On behalf of the animals, thank you!!!

ps... Dozer is looking for a new home. Learn more about this super smart 1-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever mix.

Charley is such a special dog!  He is an absolute delight for our volunteer dog walkers, who report that he's not only affectionate, eager to please and polite, but an incredibly quick learner and motivated student. He has been taught "sit," "down," "shake" and is starting to explore the agility equipment in WHS' outdoor play yard.  In no time at all, Charley will be performing parlor tricks with his new best friend - you!  At only 6-months-old, Charley looks forward to a lifetime of love and learning.  Bring the whole family down to meet this special dog (who also LOVES belly rubs, by the way).  See him at http://www.wihumane.org/animals/dogs

Bonnie the bunny is among many rabbits at the Wisconsin Humane Society looking for new homes this month. This sweetheart is soft and cuddly and will never wake you up at 3:00 a.m. because she's got to go outside.  Not only is she beautiful, but Bonnie has a personality to match!

Interested in adopting, but aren't sure how to care for a rabbit like Bonnie?
Come to our Rabbit Behavior Seminar! You will learn everything you need to know about your domestic rabbit! Don’t miss this informative program about rabbit care, behavior and training, problem solving and problem prevention. A $10.00 fee for this seminar includes a $5.00 certificate to use in Animal Antics, the Wisconsin Humane Society retail store. The seminar is Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Register here.

Tilly & Thomas are 6-month-old black Labrador Retrievers with amazing dispositions! They are very social, yet not impolite. They are eager to learn, a delight to play with, and they are pictures of robust good health! This weekend, there are many wonderful dogs and puppies looking for new homes at the Wisconsin Humane Society (including Tilly & Thomas' other littermates), not to mention cats, kittens, rabbits, rats, mice and other small animals. 

Love animals, but can't adopt?  Consider sponsoring an animal while they are at the shelter. You can click on any animal's profile and choose to sponsor a homeless animal awaiting a caring family. 

Looking for a special valentine who will always adore you? Scout is smart, sophisticated and stunning. This Collie/Beagle is seeking a family who enjoys long walks on the beach, outdoor adventures, fine dining and comedies. She's only 1.5-years-old and is a hilarious, goofy girl who loves to show off all her new tricks!   

Learn more about this super smart dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society. All our adoptable dogs have been spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Plus, they go home with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a FREE veterinary exam.