Our Pack Animal Rescue Inc
#45 in United States, #1 in Wisconsin
We are a 501c3 non profit rescue group Founded in New London Wi.
License #487823
Our rescue is open to all breeds and ages. Focusing on providing better futures for dogs in high population/neglect areas, as well as local cases.
"Our Pack is an amazing rescue that truly cares about dogs and tak..." more
Fetch Wisconsin Rescue
#55 in United States, #2 in Wisconsin, #1 in Madison
Fetch Wisconsin Rescue is an entirely volunteer run organization dedicated to finding homes for dogs in need. We spend time getting to know each dog to make the best possible match for their forever home. Since the group's founding in April 2013, we have rescued more than 3,500 dogs. We aim to help our dogs become happy and balanced, and for our volunteers to be confident pack leaders.
"Fetch has been very welcoming and I love being with like-minded i..." more
The Hope Highway
#91 in United States, #3 in Wisconsin
The Hope Highway is completely foster based. We pride ourselves on helping dogs and their people. We do what we can to help people keep their dogs in their home and not surrender.
We also have a spay and neuter program that we also offer to the community at an affordable cost.
"Since my time with The Hope Highway I have been so impressed with..." more
Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin
#97 in United States, #4 in Wisconsin, #2 in Madison
Underdog Pet Rescue is an all-breed companion animal rescue based out of Dane County, Wisconsin. Our mission is to find permanent homes for animals in need, and to enrich lives by strengthening the connection between animals and people through community services and outreach. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
"Go above and beyond to transport dogs to safe locations!"
Coco's Heart Dog Rescue
#97 in United States, #4 in Wisconsin, #1 in Somerset
CHDR rescues animals in need without discriminating against breeds or ages. The rescue operates with the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, all working toward the common goal of saving the lives of animals in need, and giving them the love they deserve. We are foster based out of the Twin Cities, and we hold events in the surrounding areas. Every animal that comes to Coco's Heart receives the highest quality veterinary care and a loving temporary home from dedicated foster families. CHDR's adoption process ensures that every animal goes to the most loving forever home.
"We foster-failed our dog, Enzo from Cocos Heart in WI. They are ..." more
Wisconsin Humane Society
#97 in United States, #4 in Wisconsin, #1 in Milwaukee
Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has been saving the lives of animals in need for generations. WHS is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis. Our Federal Tax ID is: #39-0810533.
WHS annually serves more than 40,000 animals and their families. We receive no general government funding and we are not part of any national umbrella organization. As the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin, WHS offers the following services:
An adoption program that matches 13,000+ animals with new families each year; we do not euthanize animals to make space in our shelters, and animals in our adoption program have as long as it takes to find a new home
Stray/lost animal and law enforcement holding services for municipalities in Door, Brown, Ozaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, which reunite thousands of pets with their families each year
Intake support and services for surrendered animals from Door, Brown, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties
Affordable vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter services open to the public
Pet food pantries that provide pet food, treats, and cat litter, etc. to bridge gaps in accessing these important resources
Community outreach programs that connect families with resources for their pets
A foster program for animals who need extra support or a break from the shelter
Dog training classes for dogs and puppies, as well as online pet support tips for behavior concerns
Youth programs to engage and inspire the next generation of animal lovers
Retail merchandise at our Animal Antics stores at each campus, and online
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which provides rescue, rehabilitation, and release for roughly 5,000 wild animals annually at our Milwaukee Campus.
"Organization very helpful with new fosters and committed to helpi..." more
Brown Paws Rescue
#98 in United States, #5 in Wisconsin, #3 in Madison
Brown Paws is a foster-based rescue and is 100% volunteer-run.
We do not have a facility. Our dogs are located in foster homes throughout Madison, WI and the surrounding area.
"They were so helpful in the adoption process!! We adopted2 pups a..." more
Sandi Paws Rescue Inc
#98 in United States, #5 in Wisconsin
We are committed to protecting the quality of life and improving the well-being of abused, neglected and unwanted dogs and cats through prevention, education, intervention, placement, and lifelong care.
"The APCSM has been an amazing asset to our community. They have ..." more
Lucky 7 Dog Rescue
#98 in United States, #5 in Wisconsin, #1 in Green Bay
Lucky 7 Dog Rescue was founded in 2015 and has been operating as a nonprofit, volunteer run and foster based animal rescue ever since. We work to support dogs in need both locally and nationally and believe that teamwork and collaboration with fellow rescues as well as people make a positive difference for animals and the people who love them.
"Lucky 7 has been very grateful for every donation, supports commu..." more
Shelter From The Storm
#98 in United States, #5 in Wisconsin, #3 in Madison
Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue was formed in 2005 by Allison Davies in response to the overwhelming amount of animals being euthanized in local shelters. SFTS is an all-breed dog and cat rescue that focuses on alleviating overcrowding in shelters and helping adoptable/treatable animals. Since its inception, we've helped The Humane Society of The United States during Hurricane Katrina by transporting over 100 animals to safety in Wisconsin where they were vetted, placed in foster care, and ultimately found their forever homes. We also worked with them to deal with a major hoarding/neglect situation at the Thyme and Sage Ranch which was operating as an animal rescue/animal control agency but was housing in excess of 300 animals.
"They take such sweet care of their pets, making sure to find safe..." more
Lucky Mutts Rescue
#99 in United States, #6 in Wisconsin, #2 in Milwaukee
We operate on a foster and volunteer based, not-for-profit model, and focus of dogs facing euthanasia due to placement in high kill shelters, overpopulation, abuse & neglect, or owner surrender.
We take pride in carefully screening every potential foster and adoptive home through a comprehensive approval process. We educate every potential adopter on the dogs' needs, requirements and expectations involved with adding a new dog to their home. LMR provides a community of support for all of our adopters.
All dogs we rescue receive full medical care, including spay or neuter, microchip, and vaccinations, treatments, or medications they may need, thanks to our team and network of veterinarians.
While awaiting adoption, our dogs are able to decompress, build confidence, and socialize in one of our many nurturing, well supported foster homes.
"I have watched my daughter, the founder, save many dogs under Ver..." more
Chippewa Humane Association
#99 in United States, #6 in Wisconsin, #1 in Chippewa Falls
The Chippewa Humane Association, also known as the Howard Gibbs Memorial Animal Shelter, seeks to relieve the suffering of homeless companion animals. By setting an example of excellence in animal care and placement, humane education, and community leadership, we can successfully emphasize their importance.
"They do amazing work with the most broken dogs!"
Chequamegon Humane Association
#99 in United States, #6 in Wisconsin
CHA serves as a temporary safe haven for homeless animals from Ashland and Bayfield Counties and outlying areas as capacity allows.
"I have adopted several animals from them. One very special thing ..." more
Oshkosh Humane Society
#99 in United States, #6 in Wisconsin, #1 in Oshkosh
At Oshkosh Area Humane Society, we are guided by compassion in all we do, from saving the lives of homeless pets by providing the highest quality medical care, nutrition, exercise and socialization in a safe shelter environment, to connecting adopters with their best possible pet match, to reuniting lost pets with their families, to providing behavioral counseling for pet retention, low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics, emergency services and a pet food pantry to keep pets and people happy and healthy together.
"I volunteer with A WAY HOME FOR DOGS because it strives to do the..." more
Dunn County Humane Society
#99 in United States, #6 in Wisconsin, #1 in Menomonie
At the Dunn County Humane Society, our mission is to enhance the well-being of companion pets and secure permanent, loving homes for those in our care. As first responders for lost, abandoned, and stray pets, we provide compassionate care and work closely with law enforcement agencies throughout Dunn County.
Additionally, we offer community services such as City of Menomonie licensing, free rehoming support, and Trap/Neuter/Return services for registered Community Cat colonies. We are extremely proud that in 2023 we cared for 1,032 pets from our community. However, our work extends beyond numbers; it's about ensuring every pet receives the care, love, and second chance they deserve.
"They really care about the animals there."
Wisconsin Bound Dog Rescue
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #4 in Madison
Wisconsin Bound Dog Rescue is an all-breed dog rescue that specializes in rescuing abused, neglected or unwanted animals at high risk of euthanasia and providing temporary foster homes and necessary medical care until a permanent home can be found. WBDR is an all volunteer-based rescue. We strive to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering of animals to prevent pet overpopulation and prevent animal cruelty. WBDR is committed to finding each family and abandoned dog their perfect match and to make each rescue rewarding and permanent. We pride ourselves in being a no-kill rescue and helping not only the easy to place babies, but the babies that need a little extra time or medical attention before they are ready for their forever homes.
Dog License Number 515375
NorthStar Wisconsin Dog Rescue & Advocacy
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #4 in Madison
NorthStar WI, based in Madison, WI is a 501c(3) non-profit charity and follows the guidelines of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health. As we no longer foster more than 25 dogs per year, we no longer maintain a state license.
NorthStar WI was founded in 2013 by a few good dog rescue friends in Madison, WI bringing together several years of experience, particularly with German Shepherd Dogs. With NorthStar WI, we wanted to broaden our range to include dogs of all mixes and sizes. Over the past 10 years, we’ve helped over 150 dogs find their new homes.
Since we started our small rescue over ten years ago, there has been great growth in local rescue and foster groups.. To be honest, our little group is sometimes overwhelmed with recruiting and maintaining active fosters in a much more “competitive” field.
Recognizing these challenges, in 2022, NorthStar WI decided to shift its focus from fostering to advocacy, this is the place we find the most joy and impact.
Advocacy Efforts
NorthStar WI’s advocacy efforts encompass a range of community support activities:
• Rehoming Assistance: Helping community members rehome dogs that need new homes through no fault of their own.
• Temporary Care: Providing temporary foster care for dogs like Booker, an elderly lab, whose owner needed time to recover from a broken elbow.
• Transport and Coordination: Facilitating the transport of dogs, such as helping a Doodle from Coulee Humane Society get to her new owner in Michigan, in collaboration with Michigan Standard Poodle Rescue.
• Donations: Contributing leashes and collars to shelters such as the one in Puerto Vallarta and the Dane County Humane Society.
• Emergency Medical Funding: Providing financial support for emergency surgeries and other critical medical needs for community dogs.
NorthStar WI continually seeks new ways to serve dogs and their owners. They encourage community members to reach out for assistance, promising to do their best to help with various situations.
NorthStar WI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, operating under the guidelines of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health. NorthStar WI continually seeks new ways to serve dogs and their owners. We encourage community members to reach out for assistance, promising to do our best to help with various situations.
Dane County Humane Shelter
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #4 in Madison
DCHS is a donor-supported, private non-profit. We are not affiliated with any government agency or national animal welfare organization. We receive the majority of our funding from the generosity of people in our community.
We are an open admission shelter accepting all animals that need assistance regardless of age, health status, or temperament. DCHS has an adoption guarantee, meaning all healthy or treatable animals can stay at DCHS as long as it takes to find a loving home.
Waupun Area Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #4 in Madison
The Waupun Area Animal Shelter, Inc. was established to serve the City of Waupun and the surrounding areas through responsible, legal and humane handling of strays and unwanted pets and to raise the consciousness in the Waupun area in order to promote responsible pet ownership. The Shelter will provide humane care and treatment for cats and dogs needing protection in our area. We will seek to return lost cats and dogs to their owners, seek suitable homes for cats and dogs without owners, and attempt to assist with care and placement of unmentioned species.
We do not support the movement by some national humane groups to abolish the raising of animals for food or clothing, etc., or the raising of companion animals to serve or accompany man. Nor do we support any movement to abolish the responsible hunting of un-endangered species of wild game animals. But rather we feel that because domestic animals do serve man in a variety of ways, they are entitled to humane and responsible lifetime care from their human friends.
HISTORY
The Waupun Area Animal Shelter was incorporated on May 23, 2005.
THE PLAN
The Waupun Area Animal Shelter, Inc. is contracted with the City of Waupun to care for stray cats and dogs. Surrenders are accepted on a case-by-case basis. This care will include but not be limited to, veterinary care, food, shelter, training, emotional support, humane euthanasia. This care will continue until the animal can be placed with a loving family or until euthanasia is deemed necessary. We will set in place educational opportunities for caring for animals. This activity will begin as soon as a building is either purchased or constructed that can be used to shelter homeless animals. The founding members of the Shelter, and any and all volunteers will be responsible for the care of the animals. The Waupun Area Animal Shelter, Inc. will rely solely on donations and volunteers.
Wisconsin German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, Inc.
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #4 in Madison
Wisconsin German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue is an all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of adoptable German Shorthaired Pointers.
WGSPR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization covering the state of Wisconsin and upper peninsula of Michigan.
We save GSPs from shelters, humane societies and owner surrenders. Our rescued dogs are placed into foster homes to be loved, nurtured, trained and in some cases nursed back to health while we find the perfect permanent home and loving family for them.
Friends of Noah-WI
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #4 in Madison
Friends of Noah-WI is a foster-based Wisconsin dog and cat rescue organization. We invest in our community on many different levels. Not only do we rescue animals in critical need, but we also help change the conditions that contribute to homeless pets in the first place.
Friends of Noah-WI is a volunteer-based animal rescue organization that was founded by Lois and Mert Corwin after they moved to the area in 2009. Since its inception, Friends of Noah has grown to over one hundred volunteers who work tirelessly to fulfill its missions.
Lakeshore Humane Society
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #1 in Manitowoc
The Lakeshore Humane Society, Inc. (LHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit open admission animal shelter serving the Manitowoc County area for over 45 years. The LHS mission is to ensure humane and compassionate treatment of all animals entrusted to its care, reunite lost animals with their owners, place adoptable animals in responsible and permanent homes, and extend humane education to the public. Although we receive a small amount of support from municipality stray contracts, we mainly rely on private donations and grants to continue our programs and work in the community.
Marshfield Area Pet Shelter
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #1 in Marshfield
Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, Inc is a private non-profit animal welfare organization with a seven member Board of Directors. The Board of Directors serves as the governing body for the organization. All members are volunteers. The board reviews and approves operational policies, oversees fundraisers and the distributions of shelter funds, and supports staff to fulfill the mission of the organization.
MAPS has only four full-time employees who manage to cover 7 day a week shifts from 7am to 8pm. Other shelters comparable to the size of our shelter generally have approximately 10-13 employees. But thanks to the dedication of 40+ volunteers, we are able to provide daily care to more than 700 animals every year.
We rely solely on private donations, fundraising events, municipal service contracts to house stray animals, and adoption fees to generate revenue to sustain our day-to-day operations. Approximately, $300,000 is needed annually to keep our doors open.
MAPS was founded in 2011 when concerned citizens realized the need for an animal shelter in Marshfield, Wisconsin. They worked tirelessly to generate awareness for the cause. They walked in parades, sat in booths at the fair, hosted brat fries, and attended any community event they could to gain support. Volunteers began housing homeless animals in their homes to save them, then started hosting fundraisers to pay other humane societies to take in Marshfield’s unclaimed pets so they wouldn’t be euthanized. But this was far from a permanent solution. MAPS first fundraiser in 2012 was attended by over 800 people and generated more than $10,000. This solidified the belief that our community of 20,000 people were eagerly awaiting its first humane organization to serve homeless pets. Eventually, MAPS established its first physical location at the local mall as their credibility and reputation began to build in the community. City officials committed a $250,000 donation toward the construction of a new facility. Others rallied around the cause and in August 2020, animals were moved into a brand new state of the art facility at 3500 Downwind Drive.
The majority of animals entering our facility are strays. We have contracts with local municipalities to house stray dogs and cats while we attempt to locate their owners. The following municipalities pay us to provide this service: City of Marshfield, Village of Spencer, Townships of McMillan, Richfield, Lincoln and Rock. If an owner does not come forward to reclaim their pet, the animal is then spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and place up for adoption. Other animal intakes include pets taken into custody by law enforcement, stray dogs and cats from non-contracted areas, owner pet surrenders and pets transferred in from other organizations. Animal intakes other than our contracted areas are dependent on the amount of space we have available at our facility. We proudly follow the Shelter Medicine’s guidance for Capacity for Care. A waitlist is available for when space opens up.
All animal shelters are overwhelmed and overcrowded. The number of pet surrender requests continues to increase and hundreds of strays are found every year. Pet overpopulation has increased significantly. The only solution to this dilemma is to facilitate more low cost spay and neuter options, implement TNR efforts and educate people on the importance of spaying and neutering!
As Marshfield’s first animal welfare organization, we are transforming the way our community views animals and animal welfare. Our future goals include innovative education programs for the public and investments in outreach, advocacy and affordable spay/neuter options for the Marshfield area.
Our History
September 2011
MAPS began our lifesaving mission when a small group of concerned citizens took the time to review the current process for handling stray animals for the City of Marshfield. In reviewing the process, a necessity was realized; our community desperately needed a humane pet shelter and more importantly, our animals deserved a higher quality of care than they had been afforded for many years.
February 2012
The Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, Inc was determined a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our first fundraiser was attended by 800 people, solidifying our belief that our community was eager to embrace a pet shelter for the Marshfield area.
January 2013
MAPS acquired a parcel of land in the Air Business Park on Marshfield’s south side at the end of the cul-de-sac on Downwind Drive. Our new facility is located there today.
October 2013
Volunteers renovated an empty space inside Marshfield Mall which served as MAPS first physical location. Adoptable cats were housed at this location from Feb 2014 to March 2020. The space was known as our Adoption Center.
June 2015
Volunteers retrofitted an old airport terminal building at 210 W 29th Street to serve as an animal shelter. We took over the stray cat contract for the City of Marshfield on Oct 1, 2015 and dog contract on July 1, 2017. We operated within two separate locations: our intake shelter on 29th Street and our Adoption Center inside Marshfield Mall for 5 years.
July 2016
MAPS hired our first staff member, Kaitlin Loberg as Shelter Manager to oversee our day-to-day operations. More than 60 dedicated volunteers provided daily animal care at our two locations.
August 2019
A groundbreaking ceremony was held and construction of our new facility began in Sept 2019.
August 20, 2020
Our new facility was completed and we moved all our animals to our new location. Community members contributed $1.2 million dollars to build the first humane animal shelter for the Marshfield area.
Taylor County WI Humane Society, Inc
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #1 in Medford
Located in Medford, WI, Taylor County WI Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter serving Taylor County. We are located at 819 S Gibson Street. At this time, we have limited open hours for visiting our adoptable animals, but appointments can be scheduled to meet our adoptable pets once we receive and approve an adoption application.
Rescue Gang
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #3 in Milwaukee
Rescue Gang is a non-profit organization in the Milwaukee area focused on helping pups in need find their forever homes. Our dogs come from shelters in the south (mostly Texas) where they are in danger of euthanasia. We have an extensive network of volunteers who make this possible.
Humane Animal Welfare Society
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #3 in Milwaukee
Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) is an open-admission, no-kill shelter dedicated to strengthening the relationship between animals and humans through adoptions and education making a more compassionate community possible.
The Charlie Project Dog Rescue
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #3 in Milwaukee
We are a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to focus on Spay/ Neuter to reduce homeless pets. We provide transport and rescue to shelters to breeder releases. Every dog deserves a home.
The creation of The Charlie Project Dog Rescue was motivated by the experiences of my cherished dog who was initially intended to be a stud dog. A Pomeranian, who looked beautiful but endured congenital health issues stemming from his background in micro and commercial breeding operations.
Not one record of health testing was done to prove he was a champion sire. A reputable breeder would've conducted multitudinous testing. This would include x-rays, dna structure analysis, on and on......
A reputable breeder goes for perfection, they desire to preserve breeds. Sadly, Charlie was just eyeballed for cuteness and at 10lbs he was considered too large to stud. His day was comprised of injections, pills, eyedrops, liquid medicines, many stays in the hospital in chronic pain. Rest in Peace my sweet boy.
I envision a future where breeding dogs is revolutionized by mandatory full DNA work ups, comprehensive health testing, hip evaluations, ultimately breaking this cycle. Let's leave Breeding to the Professionals. Let's put an end towards needless suffering, while also addressing the volume of dogs suffering due to lack of spay and neuter accountability issue.
All Dogs Deserve homes! Those eyes. Have you ever stared into a dog's eyes who is about to lose their life? A heartbreaking truth most choose to ignore is that the "pretty dogs" deserve a chance at life too. Many criticize that we rescue breeder releases, we show love and compassion for ALL. We choose all to save.
My heartfelt desire is for a society where spaying and neutering, are mandated. Curbing excessive litters and shelter dumping, holding those accountable who mistreat and abandon dogs. Eradicating cruelty and celebrate the dogs as the magnificent creatures they are. They deserve a new life and someone can help. That person is you, me, us, all of us. Did you ever notice a dog just simply loves?
Having no choice in who picks them, takes them. They simply love
My story, briefly... as a child growing up I brought home every stray animal I found. By age 15, I was spending weekends cleaning kennels at Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin IL. I continued my volunteer work through my children's youth, but when I became an empty nester I became heavily involved in different rescues.
I started doing transport for several different rescues when I moved to Twin Lakes, and if you ask me to this day, I wouldn't take it back. I enjoyed every rescue I worked with and tried to blend every different style of Rescue I have learned. I'm very thankful for each person who mentored me and still are actively helping me now! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO RESCUE!
More about our goal. In simpler terms, It is to seek the best interests of the dog and to find a home regardless of whether they are in a shelter, an owner surrender dog, or a dog coming out of a breeder situation. Several dogs such as unsold older puppies, wrong color or improperly coated puppies, may need more help than others to find their forever home. In addition, some dogs are surrendered by owners who can no longer take care of them for unforeseen circumstances. A large portion of our fees are transportation. You may notice higher fees on some breeds and that is because times are hard for everyone in the non profit and private sector. Food costs are rising, housing, gas. Let's face it times are hard and donations are becoming a strain on most people.
With some dogs, vetting can be in the thousands of dollars, and we have will ask for no cost for that dog. Just for a forever foster. Other pups run into costs far more than the adoption fee due their vetting , to surgeries, illnesses, medical needs. We also do this for other dogs and puppies based on age or breed to find them a great home. Our costs don't make us money, we are non profit, it literally goes back into the dogs. Our reward is seeing these companions go to fantastic homes
A large majority of our dogs are puppies. We insist, actually it's the law, that any adopted dog be altered! Therefore, reducing the population of dogs in shelters. We do also take in shelter dogs and owner relinquishments. One by one, if they all get altered, hopefully there will no longer be the need for shelters and rescues. People must stop believing that their dog of five different breeds needs to experience childbirth or that it will be fun for their kids to raise puppies. Or that they will "take away a dog's manhood". STOP! Really? Spay/Neuter helps prevent certain cancers, decreases aggressive behavior, marking, desire to roam and your pet will live a longer healthier life. Our animals will be altered by 6 months, and you will sign a contract at the time of adoption.
Fluffy Dog Rescue
#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #3 in Milwaukee
Fluffy Dog Rescue has rescued thousands of southern dogs that were abandoned, abused, or relinquished by their owners since 2005. We are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for these dogs in need, and be a part of the solution.