3650 State Road 60  Slinger, Wisconsin

About WCHS
   

“The question is not can they reason, nor can they talk, but can they suffer?” ~ Jeremy Bentham

“I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man

from cruelty of man.”  ~ Gandhi


 

 

 

Making a Difference...
Our Mission
The WCHS...
We Need Your Support Because We...
Programs & Services 
Take a Tour
Contact Information
Directions
Viewing and Adoption Hours
Donation Drop-Off Hours
History of the WCHS
 
 
 

 

 

Making a Difference… 
 

No living animal should go unwanted.  Yet, every day across America, they pour into animal shelters…their eyes reflecting the fear and uncertainty in their lives.

 

At a glance, can you tell what they have been through?  Suffering has many faces…a dog spending countless nights searching for a warm place to shelter them…a mother cat seeking solace and food for her family in an abandoned building…a lonely senior animal given up by its family, not knowing why it has come to this unfamiliar place.

 

We live in a state known for its beauty, yet the plight of unwanted animals is far from beautiful.  Over 5,000 animals are homeless in Washington County alone, and the numbers continue to grow.  We need your help to continue to carry out our important mission.  We can’t do it alone.




 

Our Mission

The mission of The Washington County Humane Society is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty, to provide care for animals afflicted by neglect and abandonment, and to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion.

  
 

 

The WCHS...

  • Rescues and cares for nearly 3,500 animals each year

  • Is a private, nonprofit organization serving animals and people since 1968

  • Does not euthanize for space and does not put a time limit on adoptable pets

  • Receives no government funding or tax dollars and is not a United Way agency

  • Receives no funding from, and is not affiliated with, any state, national, or other humane organizations

  • Relies heavily on the generosity of our supporters

 
 

 

We Need Your Support Because We...

  • Take in surrendered and stray animals, proving them with inoculations and testing

  • Reunite lost animals with their loving guardians

  • Treat illnesses in-house with outside veterinary support, and provide emergency veterinary care for animals in need

  • Perform low cost spay/neuter surgeries with our Barn Buddies program and Feral Cat TNR (Trap/Neuter/Release) program to reduce pet overpopulation

  • Work extensively with potential adopters to ensure the best possible matches, and provide follow-up consulting services to those families as well as others calling for assistance

  • Offer educational programs to schools at no cost to teach children about responsible pet care and bite prevention

  • Provide teachers and students with access to our Resource Room for research materials (videos, books and lesson plans) on animal-related issues

  • Offer presentations to community groups about the role of the Humane Society in our community

  • Brighten the lives of nursing home and hospital residents with our Pet-A-Pet Therapy program

  • Are contracted with Washington County for stray dog pickup, and contracted with 12 out of 20 municipalities for stray cat and injured/ill wildlife pickup

  • Provide free care and shelter for the companion animals of domestic abuse victims in our Safe Pets/Safe People program

  • Act as an animal sheltering facility for the Red Cross in the event of a local disaster

  • Provide dogs at no charge to Service Organizations such as Dogs for Independence, PAWS With a Cause, and U.S. Customs

  • Work closely with wildlife rehabilitators prior to re-release

  • Are a driving force for greater legislative protection for animals throughout Wisconsin

 
 

 

Programs & Services 

Barn Buddies

Barn Buddies offers an inexpensive opportunity to protect the health and well-being of your outdoor barn buddy, while helping to limit cat overpopulation in our county.  For just $50 (male) or $60 (female), your lovable mouser will get spayed/neutered, receive a parasite treatment, and rabies and distemper vaccinations.

 

Feral Cat TNR (Trap/Neuter/Release)

Washington County cats are spayed/neutered, receive a rabies vaccine, and have their ear tipped for identification purposes.

 

Purina Pets for Seniors

This program allows senior citizens (60 years and older) to adopt an animal at a reduced price or no charge at all! 

 

Buddy System

Take two wonderful, loving cats home for the price of one!  We will be happy to help you find just the right pair you are looking for.

 

Dog Training

We provide year-round, low-cost dog training classes to assist dog owners and prevent pet relinquishment.

 

Crematorium – “A Lasting Memory”

The passing of a family pet is never easy.  To help ease the pain during this difficult time, we offer private or group cremation services. We also offer beautiful urns as a memorial for your beloved pet. 

  


 

Take a Tour

Picture Tour
 

Video made by Animal Advocate Television during their visit to the WCHS:
 

 


 

 

Contact Information 

The Washington County Humane Society, Inc.
3650 State Road 60
Slinger, Wisconsin  53086

Phone: 262-677-4388

Fax: 262-677-0388
E-mail: 
wchs@washingtoncountyhumane.org

Other E-mail Addresses:
Volunteering Questions

Abuse and Neglect Questions

Comments or Suggestions

Financial Donation Questions



 

Directions


 

 

Viewing and Adoption Hours
   
  Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Sundays Closed
   
   
   
   
Donation Drop-Off Hours
   
  Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 
 




 

History of the WCHS

 

The Washington County Humane Society was formed in West Bend in January, 1960, when twenty-six people who were concerned about the well being of the county’s animals got together.  It was a totally volunteer organization whose members responded to lost or stray animal calls.  In 1968, the organization was incorporated.

 

WCHS originally shuttled strays to the Milwaukee shelter, but because of the large number of animals in Milwaukee, the chances of adoption were not good.  In 1978, the shelter opened its present 2-acre site beside the Polk Town Hall on State Road 60 sandwiched between Jackson and Slinger.  Animals now had a home where they were protected and cared for, and where owners could reclaim their lost pets.  During its first year of operation, the shelter cared for less than 1,000 animals, and for many years, this facility adequately served the animal population of Washington County.

 

The needs of the shelter continued to grow, and in 1994, a capital campaign began.  The animals moved into the new addition in August 1996.  The facility is now energy efficient, safe for the animals and staff, and welcoming to the public.  The building is constructed of concrete and steel, and kennel size for the dogs was increased.  An enclosed courtyard allows canine residents to freely run and play with staff, volunteers, and prospective owners.  The administrative offices are located in the old portion of the building which was renovated in 2002, and the original dog training facility continues to provide a source of income through low-cost training classes, fundraisers, and room rentals.  A crematorium was added in 1998, and we offer group and private cremations to the public, as well as area veterinarians.

 

The Washington County Humane Society recently celebrated our 42nd anniversary, and feel we have accomplished so much over the years.  We are a member of the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, and are proud of our cooperative relationships with shelters around the state.  We believe that working together strengthens all of us and continually moves us closer to a better world for the animals in our care.  We couldn’t have done any of this without our amazing supporters, so we are eternally grateful for their continued support.

 

 

 
 
 

© 2006 The Washington County Humane Society
3650 State Road 60 Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 677-4388

email: wchs@washingtoncountyhumane.org