Washington County Humane Society Inc

I used to donate to this organization; used to is the key word. The Office Manager is the worst. She rubs things in your nose and treats you like you are an idiot. I called about stray cats and was informed that there would be fees. I had no problem paying fees; but she was condescending with her tone and just horrible to deal with. I actually took the kittens to my vet and had them spayed and neutered there. This organization will never see another penny from me or an inkind donation. The whole time she kept talking; telling me about how long she has been there and how she paid fees when she had stray cats. What a treat it was dealing with her.

WCHS staff and volunteers are continuing to find new ways to build awareness and raise funds/donations. I love their use of social media with available animals for adoption or letting us know if a desperately needed item. I have adopted 2 cats and a dog from this shelter. They do a wonderful job with the animals to be sure they go to a furever home.

Great staff and great service. Have adopted 2 cats from the Washington County Humane Society and find the staff and volunteers warm, friendly, and sincere in their interest in finding the right family for the animals in their care. - Martha Kolins

The best cat facility ever!! Multiple rooms where the cats can roam free! :)

Sincere, caring, and wonderful servants of the Washington County Humane Society go beyond their call of duty to assure that ALL animals are treated fairly and properly taken care of.

Incredible caring and professional staff. They make sure the animals are released to safe homes. They care a lot when needing to put our dogs down and even at times of incredible hardship, the staff gave us comfort. We also received a follow up condolence card which was a special extra touch!! A no kill shelter and we need hundreds more just like WAshington County Humane Society!!!

Amazing volunteers, staff and management who are devoted to the care of their animals. Everything possible is done to make sure that the time the animals spend there is filled with plenty of interaction, medical attention and affection. They not only take strays and owner surrenders, but also pull from Madacc when space permits. They take care to see that the animals are placed in wonderful homes.

The Washington County Humane Society are very dedicated and passionate to not only the animals but to other staff and clients as well. They do their best to accommodate to each animal's specific needs, and they have a very nice website show casing all the animals. Overall, they are a wonderful place to volunteer at and adopt a loving animal from!!

The Washington County Humane Society does amazing work within our communities to ensure that pets in need find wonderful and loving homes. The staff is always amazing and it is my top charity to assist whenever I am able to.

I have taken 3 cats to be spayed or neutered in the Barn Buddy program. They are caring and professional. I have been looking for an adult dog to adopt and they have been very candid about the animals in their facility helping me make the right choice for my situation.

Every time I walk through the facility, it makes me proud to be a volunteer here. Staff and volunteers are always busy keeping things immaculate. Dogs and cats have individual kennels with all sorts of creature comforts to reduce their stress, and each cage/kennel is completely emptied and cleaned from top to bottom every day. Dogs are walked and exercised by volunteers, and if there aren't enough volunteers, the staff pitches in. Cats have their own type of volunteers who take them out for one-on-one socialization...petting, grooming, play. That's what I do, and it is more rewarding than I could have imagined. I expect that the every volunteer, in every category, would say the same thing. The staff is amazing and dedicated. Potential adopters are assisted by an adoption counsellor to ensure a good match. This is a very impressive shelter, and deserves high praise.

I adopted one of my cats from this Humane Society. The staff went over and above when it came to matching me and Kenny (the cat). I know many who have adopted from them, no one has ever been disappointed!

We adopted a kitten from WCHS about 5 1/2 yrs ago and were impressed with the help we got at the time. Since then we've volunteered there for about 3 yrs socializing cats and working as adoption counselors for cats and dogs. We're continually impressed with the caring, expertise and professionalism of the staff and volunteers.

The staff is phenomenal. They really care about the animals and work endlessly to raise money via multiple fundraisers throughout the year. My daughter and I are not able to volunteer as much as we'd like but occasionally walk dogs, distribute flyers, and help with fundraisers. It is through these opportunities that we see the true champions for the animals-the regular dog walkers and all the people behind the scenes are amazing!

We had been looking at pictures of adoptable cats at local shelters. We came across a picture of Butch. We went to see Butch well he had this naughty little habit of biting. So we thought against him. But that day we got adopted by Simba helooked like a crabby old man but is such a love bug. But my mind went back to Butch and we took the plunge and adopted him. He was 19 pounds of pure love bug. We unfortunately lost our beloved Butch three months to the day we adopted him due to liver failure. The condolences from the staff were wonderful. They are s wonderful group of people.

I personally am so very thankful for the Washington County Humane Society. They have served me, my family and many other members of my family with the gift of our special pets. I have had such a great experience that I tell all that I can about the kindness, devotion and love you will recieve when looking to rescue a new member of your family. My recent pup (7 years old now) was adopted at 8 weeks old and he is one of a kind! My buddy is our life here at our home and he and the Washington County Humane society has changed my life.

I would also like to share that Marne Brown is such a devoted woman to the animals that she goes way above and beyond to take care of her animals even after they are adopted. I worked at a retirement community where a senior had adopted a dog named "Peg" and they were inseparable and then the unheard of, the senior had to go to the hospital and Marne took "peg" in and took care of her till my friend returned back to his apartment, where he could take care of "Peg". This kind of devotion to me is unheard of and Marne continued to be there for my friend and peg to the day Peg got so sick that she had to be put down to keep her from any more pain... and guess who was there for that difficult day? Marne was there, we cried together, held each other and helped each other thru this difficult time.

So if someone wants to know what I think about the Washington County Humane Society... I can only say they are THE BEST!

Thanks Marne for you and your organization, and you are never far from my thoughts and how YOU MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE in our community!

Thank you so much for making my life complete with my dog Buddy! He is the light of our life and its because of Marne and the Washington County Humane Society!

Sincerely,

Kathy Elsesser
Jackson, Wisconsin

I have always been able to rely on adopting all my pets over the years from WCHS. Currently, I have my cats, Trix and Jax (used to be Reebok). As a teen I volunteered for them doing special projects and had a very positive experience. They really motivate you to want to learn more and help their cause. WCHS has always remained exceptionally clean and organized and am confident each animal kept there is in the best place possible before their forever home.

The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly to the animals and adopters. They do great promotion of their animals through their website, Facebook, numerous fund-raising and awareness events. Their turn-around of animals seems very quick, which is wonderful! I personally love them on Facebook because every time they promote a particular animal that may be there longer, we can share it on our personal page to get them adopted even faster. If you have a behavior problem with your adopted animal (I did), the staff takes the time to really help you and teach you how to fix the particular issue. They're great about keeping in touch with you to make sure you and your pet are happy.

My kids are 6 and 10, and I am highly encouraging them to volunteer for WCHS when they are old enough!

It all started when I won a Christmas tree at "The Festival of Trees" I wanted to give back something, so I signed up to volunteer. From cleaning to baking and helping with fundraisers, including taking pictures at the events.
I now have become one of WCHS's photographers for the adoptable animals, mostly cats and lots of kittens!
What a great way to enjoy my retirement! I love to go there and I hate to leave! It's the most rewarding experience I have ever had to see that one of my pictures may have helped a cat, kitten dog, rat, bird, bunny, guinea pig and even a turtle and a pot-bellied pig too, find their "Furever Home"!
The minute you enter the WCHS you feel the Love in the air for all the animals! and the animals feel it too!
Thank you WCHS for all you do!
I am so proud to be a part of this Great and Wonderful team!!!!!!!!

Moving to the country introduced me to 'barn cats'....and I found one who adopted me as her own. She suffered some frostbite, losing the tips of her ears and part of her tail. Despite this she greets me and now has a warm spot in the winter. She blessed us with 2 litters of kittens. I managed to find homes for all 9 but knew I was pushing my luck on finding homes for any more. THANKS to the barn buddy program she is now fixed and free to roam and mouse to her hearts content without worry of more kittens (cute as they are). She's the best mouser out there. I remind my friends in Washington County that this program is the best to prevent over population of feral cats. Thanks again, WCHS!

I have had companion animals since 1981. In 2008-2010, during the span of approximately two years, I lost my cat (old age), my momma Akita (old age and health issues) and her pup (cancer). I couldn't image life without a companion animal, and I didn't do well with the lose of my pets in such a short amount of time. The staff at Washington County Humane Society were amazingly compassionate interacting with me. I had gone to their facility to look at two dogs who had been at the shelter for many months, and I ended up adopting both of them - brothers who had been surrendered. From start to finish, my experience with the Shelter and staff was nothing short of professional and welcoming. I was able to take time in the yard with both dogs to see how they interacted, I was given a bit of information about their background - though they couldn't provide much past the basics of age, current health, etc. I was impressed by the amount of vetting they do with potential owners, the amount of resources they make available to people, the process of adopting from their shelter - and perhaps most important - their willingness to work with my schedule and board the "boys" for an extra few days until I could bring them home. We continue to support the Washington County Humane Society and I encourage people to support this shelter as often as I have the chance. I recently started a tiny business, and portions of the sales proceeds are dedicated to the Shelter for their continued support and immense care of the animals in our community.

My husband and I adopted our kitty from WCHS and later, I became a volunteer there. I'm so proud to be associated with this loving, committed group of people. Everyone at WCHS seems to be working toward the same goal: to provide a safe, warm, healthy, nurturing environment for each animal - for however long it takes to find its forever home. And sometimes, it takes a long time. Our kitty had been at the shelter for eight months when we met and adopted her in 2007.Thankfully, the WCHS welcome mat has no time limit. Today, as a volunteer, I see many of the same animals at WCHS week after week, month after month. Outsiders may have a tendency to feel sorry for these long-time shelter residents (I did, at first!), but the fact is, these animals are well cared for and get a lot of attention during their time at WCHS. I have to believe that in many cases, an animal's life at WCHS is the best life they've known.

So if you're looking for a pet, searching for a volunteer opportunity or considering making a charitable contribution, choose WCHS. You will not be disappointed.

Adopted my cat from here, it was fast, easy, and they are very friendly! They helped us pick the perfect one for us, he is very healthy, and active at times thank you! :)

The WASHINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY is a great place to visit and volunteer. Your work is appreciated and you get a real feeling that you're making a difference in animals' lives. It is well run and the people care for the various creatures.

This shelter is a family of people who love animals, love to treat them well, and do so with a smile. It is always a nice greeting as anyone enters, and a pleasant experience for people and pets of any kind.

Everything about our experience in adopting a new cat was wonderful. Every person we met was helpful and friendly and genuinely seemed to want to be doing what they were doing. The facilities were clean and inviting and were geared the animals comfort and safety. I think what impressed us most was that they were very busy and yet everyone really cared that we found the right match for our family. I could see that attitude in every employee and volunteer that seemed to care that this was a life decision.

I am a police officer in a near by jurisdiction. I have had the pleasure of working with a few of the members of Washington County Humane Society a couple of times. They have always been willing to assist whenever I have called. Three members of the facility came out and helped remove dozens of cats out of a residence a couple years back. They maintained their professionalism while attempting to catch these cats, many feral, some deceased, all while explaining the process to the homeowner and helping keep them calm during a traumatic event. The individuals were hoarders and appeared to be experiencing some mental health issues.

The members of the WCHS have always been willing to help, whether it'd be answering any questions I had or by loaning out live traps to assist with catching a loose animal. Every time I have spoken to someone there or have visited the facility, I've been greeted with a smile and an eagerness to help.

This organization is always trying to improve with the limited resources it has. Their priority is to find loving homes for their animals. I'm amazed at what they are able to accomplish. WCHS took in a mini potbellied pig that no other animal shelter in the area was willing to accept. Not only were they willing to help this animal, they found Wilbur a loving home in a very short amount of time!

I can't say enough good things about this organization. They are truly deserving of this acknowledgment and would utilize it to help benefit the animals.

I started volunteering with WCHS in 2010. Their volunteer coordinator, Kerry was very welcoming and flexible in finding opportunities based on our skills and availability. Every time I walk in the doors everyone is friendly and appreciative of the help. They have such success in finding the animals new homes that they are able to help out other areas of Wisconsin who may have more animals than adopters. The animals are always well-cared for, I recommend them to everyone! In fact, my mom adopted a dog from them a few months ago.

I personally was involved in the Feline Intervention Program (FIP) and I found the requirements of even the volunteers were set to expectations and the facility provided a fantastic environment for the volunteers and the animals themselves. The facility really has captured the state of being that the animals need to connect with people again and vise versa, and brought it to life. In my position, I dealt with older cats and cats that may have been in the shelter for a notable period of time, and pretty much just socialized with them so when the right person came along they would still have the "social" skills they need to catch the person's eye. There are specific rooms for this program that I find very useful and complete with the appropriate materials needed to properly socialize the cats. The overall environment is truly unlike any other. A shelter is a place where animals and people should bond and come together, and at the Washington County Humane Society that's exactly what is being executed.

Washington County Humane Society is a great rescue group. The staff and volunteers truly have a love for the animals they care for. There is no time limit on the animals they care for, they will wait for the right match for the animals to find their forever home. When I looked to adopt, I found my dog here. Plus their adoption fees are not as much as many other groups. They help educate the community , offer services such a dog training, feral cat program, barn buddies ( spay/neuter) , youth summer programs and visitation to area nursing facilities. If you are looking to adopt, this is the place to shop.

WCHS is one of the best! I am fairly new to the area and within my first year I had heard nothing but rave reviews about WCHS. My first visit was to drop off a stray calico kitten. They were very busy on this Saturday afternoon and the staff was very pleasant and professional.
I have since become a volunteer at WCHS and am very glad I chose to do this. The love and attention the animals receive at this site is amazing. Every animal is loved and cared for each and every day. We always have a new variety of dogs to walk because sop many of them get adopted out. The staff are also very professional and caring in how they match animals to family's. They really care about the relationship and the situation needs to be a match for the animals personality as well. I am proud and honored to be a volunteer at WCHS :O)!

WONDERFUL SHELTER. KIND AND LOVING STAFF TO ALL THE ANIMALS. MARNIE BROWN THE DIRECTOR IS AMAZING. THEY NEED SO MUCH HELP AND STILL DO A GREAT JOB IN TAKING CARE OF ALL THE ANIMALS THEY TAKE IN. THEY HOUSE ANIMALS WHEN THERE IS A DOMESTIC ABUSE CASE GOING ON WITH A WOMEN AND SHE HAS NO WHERE TO PUT HER DOG OR CAT, THEY TAKE THEM IN FOR THEM. THEY GIVE SPECIAL NEED DOGS ALL THE ATTENTION AND HELP THEY NEED, AND THEN GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO FIND THE PERFECT HOME FOR THEM. THEY NEED MEDICAL FUNDS AND MORE SPACE SO THEY CAN KEEP DOING THE GOOD THAT THEY DO FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

WCHS is an amazing animal welfare organization! One step into their facility and it is apparent that their animals are very well cared for and loved. Each animal has a bed to lay on, soft blankets to keep them warm, and toys to keep them busy. The staff and volunteers are educated, professional, and really pride themselves in making good animal-human matches. I have adopted 5 animals from them throughout the years and each counseling and adoption experience I've had with them was wonderful! I give them an A+!

The Washington County Humane Society (WCHS) of Slinger, Wisconsin is a great organization dedicated to the welfare of the homeless animals that come through its doors. They help the sick as well as the healthy animals, love animals and truly care about the animals' well-being. The volunteers & staff do a great job of keeping the cages & facility clean. WCHS has a free Trap Neuter & Release program for cats which helps a great deal to keep the population of feral (those cats that have never had & will not accept human contact) down. There is also the Barn Buddies program to offer low cost spay/neuter & vaccinations for friendly outdoor cats. The more we can convince people to spay/neuter cats, the easier it will be to place the existing cats in loving homes. The adoption counselors are dedicated, friendly people who volunteer their time to work to match the adopter with an animal that suits them & their lifestyle. A good friend of mine & my sister have adopted cats from WCHS & are totally pleased with them. I would highly recommend the Washington County Humane Society to anyone looking for a pet, wanting to volunteer or wishing to make a donation.

We had been looking for a companion cat everywhere. WCHS has a wonderful website, we could look for a cat that would get along with our only kitty. Our new addition was well socialized, microchipped, and within days became a cherished member of our family. The staff was very helpful, letting us see various cats so we could choose one that would be the best for our home. If we ever needed a new pet, WCHS would be the first place we would go!

WCHS has been great to me. They care so much about their animals and want the best for them when they leave. Unlike other local shelters they make sure the fit is right. They also give you all the time you need with no pressure. I have adopted four cats from WCHS and they always do a detailed background check on me and my animals at home. This is one of the few shelters where you can walk into a room full of cats and interact with them directly and they are more than happy to show a cat or dog in a private room for their caged residents. I highly recommend WCHS and i appreciate all they have done for me.

I came to WCHS in 2006. I had lost my cat Earnie that year and it was very hard on me. The hardest thing for me is he was taken so suddenly that I never really got a chance to say goodbye. I didn't realize the last time I petted him would be THE last time, they told me I could pick him up in the morning. So I was in a state of shock.To deal with my grief I started coming to the shelter and sitting with the animals in the rooms where they are able to roam, petting them and talking to them and sharing special moments and purrs with them. The staff recognized me and would smile and ask me how I was doing but while they never directly asked me why I was there, I think knew I was grieving for my passed animal. And the cats sensed the sorrow in me and always had a kitty kiss or nuzzle for me. And honestly, how many cats will pass up a free scratch? I saw many cats be adopted and the wonderful work that the staff and volunteers did but I also saw they needed more help. I was amazed at how friendly all their animals were and how well care for there were, how much effort and love went into taking care of the animals and helping people with adopting a new member of their family. In 2007, I decided I would start volunteering and helping the animals and people who helped me. I wasn't personally ready for another cat at this time but thought that I could have many cats for a short period of time while I volunteered and help those animals find homes. I started to volunteer and found that it was a wonderful place to be a part of... The staff and volunteers genuinely love the animals and give them the best care they are able to while the animals are there. It may not be the sparkliest or the richest shelter but its full of sparkle and richness from those who give their time by work or volunteering. In 2008 Squiggy chose me, and I took him home. And then just this past month, I decided it was time to get him a sibling. Leonard and Squiggy are now inseparable. In fact Squiggy is singing to Leonard as I write this. But even though I have opened my home to two cats, I will always give my time to WCHS and share the love I have in my heart with all the animals still looking for fur-ever homes because there are many more. All the volunteers and staff give 110% to what they do, no matter what their job. They truly believe in what they do.

WCHS is such a great organization. We adopted a dog in 2005 & 2006. We've been in the obedience classes, attended some of their events, and even called a couple times to talk about a dog behavior question. Their compassion and professionalism is fantastic. In 2004 we had to put a dog to sleep, and they were so kind when we brought him in to be cremated. I can't say enough good things.

Have adopted and volunteered. Also have experience with other shelters and always send everyone to Washington County. They are ethical, they make a very big effort to match each animal well---no pushing them on only to have it fail later. Their no-kill policy regarding adoptable animals means they do everything in their power to find each animal a new home, even if it means medical treatment or fostering first. I have now lived in other states and am amazed at what I took for granted with the Washington Co. shelter. There are just so few other shelters out there that do what they do to find each animal the best home possible.

My family adopted our first dog from WCHS in 1983. My grandmother has consistently been donating and adopting cats from WCHS the past twenty years. In 2010, my husband and I adopted two puppies from WCHS. It was very important to me that we adopt from WCHS given the history my family has had with the organization. The folks who work/volunteer at WCHS are wonderful! They not only provide fantastic care for the animals, but they are truly invested in the well-being of the animals and want them to end up in a forever home. The day we took our pups home, the staff all came out to cheer and say goodbye one last time. This is the only shelter I recommend to my friends and family who are looking to give an animal a forever home. This organization is absolutely worthy of your support.

I have been visiting WCHS for close to 20 years and the changes that have been made are astonishing and wonderful. The building is bright and spacious, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable...and it is clear the welfare of the animals comes first. I am so impressed with how far they've come and will continue to support them financially.