Shelters to the Rescue

This week’s “Dog and Cat of the Week” comes from Dane County Humane Society (DCHS). DCHS is an open admission shelter saving all of the healthy and treatable animals who come into their care. This great accomplishment of achieving and maintaining an adoption-guarantee in Dane County was made possible through a multi-year collaboration with Maddie’s Fund^® and Dane County Friends of Ferals. The mission statement of DCHS is “Helping People Help Animals.” DCHS works with more than 80 rescues and shelters throughout Wisconsin and the United States.

This week’s dog of the week is…Gunnar!

Gunnar is 6 years old and looking for an active family who is dedicated to positive reinforcement training. He would do best in a home with a fenced-in yard and a home without small children. He has some guarding issues that may arise and can take some time to warm up to others. When you get to know him, he will become the friendliest dog ever!

This week’s cat of the week is…Mox!

Mox is an 11 year old gentleman looking for a calm and quiet home to retire to. He is shy, but affectionate. He is the type of cat who likes to lounge around and will be a good companion for a night in.

If you are interested in adopting this adorable dog or charming cat, look at the Dane County Humane Society for further information.

There is constantly talk about animals being euthanized due to lack of space, and it happens more often than it should. On average, there are 5,500 dogs euthanized every day in the United States. Thankfully, there are many great shelters working to fight this statistic and make a change for pets everywhere.

The 10 no-kill shelters I have chosen are just a handful of so many successful groups that have increased adoptions, foster networks, facilities and conditions, and services to decrease euthanasia of healthy pets.

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This week’s “Dog and Cat of the Week” comes from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (formerly the Rock County Humane Society). The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is a private non-profit organization that strives to provide shelter and humane care to lost and homeless pets, reunite lost pets with their families, promote positive pet adoptions, and educate our community to inspire compassion and responsible pet guardianship.

This week’s dog of the week is…Frida!

Frida is a 2-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier. She came to the humane society in early September as a stray. She has learned basic commands and gets along well with other dogs. Frida is a sweet girl who is just looking for someone to understand her and accept the love she is willing to give.

This week’s cat of the week is…Steven Hyde!

Steven Hyde is a 3-year-old tabby who was found wandering around in Janesville. A concerned citizen brought him in, and he has been waiting for someone to come in and adopt him. Steven Hyde is very sweet and timid, but his charm outweighs his timid qualities.

If you are interested in adopting this adorable dog or charming cat, apply at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.

There is not always a solid understanding of what it means to buy, adopt, or rescue an animal. These words are often used and misused in the pet industry. This leads to confusion by those outside of the industry.

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This week’s “Dog and Cat of the Week” comes from the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS). WHS is a private non-profit organization that is based on the mission to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. The organization was founded in 1879 and serves 35,000 animals annually.

This week’s dog of the week is…Gus!

Gus is an incredibly smart and loving dog that is looking for his forever home. Gus is 3 years old and looking for a special guardian that can accept his separation anxiety. He has an enthusiastic play style that may be too much for small animals and cats. The WHS staff will provide resources for developing a long-term behavior modification plan.

This week’s cat of the week is…Kitty Roo!

Kitty Roo is a hidden treasure at WHS. She is just over 1 year old. Kitty Roo is shy at first, but just needs some love for her to come out of her shell. She will give you all the love and attention you want, if you do the same for her.

If you are interested in adopting this adorable dog, apply at Wisconsin Humane Society-Dogs.

If you are interested in adopting this caring cat, apply at Wisconsin Humane Society-Cats.

Animal shelters do what they can to help the lost, abused, and abandoned. Staff and selfless volunteers work to provide these animals with the love and care they deserve. But they need your help. There are so many ways that people like you can help these cats and dogs find homes and continue to receive the help they need.

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This week’s “Dog and Cat of the Week” comes from Lakeland Animal Shelter (LAS). LAS is a non-profit organization located in Delavan, Wisconsin. The staff and volunteers care for over 2,500 homeless animals annually from the southeastern Wisconsin area. Their ultimate goal for these animals is to reunite them with their owners or find new, suitable homes for them.

This week’s dog of the week is…Butterball!

Butterball is a Terrier, American Pit Bull mix. He is just over 1 year old! Butterball has continued to keep the puppy spirit alive and needs someone who will work with him for training. Training can be difficult because Butterball is deaf, which makes it harder for him to catch on. He has a lot to offer for someone who is willing to spend time working with him.

This week’s cat of the week is…Janessa!

Janessa is a Domestic Shorthair and is 10 years old. She is timid and shy, but loves to be pet. Janessa gets along very well with other cats, but will need some time to adjust to you and a new home. If you are interested in Janessa, she would do better in a home with another cat.

If you are interested in adopting this adorable dog, apply at Lakeland Animal Shelter-Dogs.

If you are interested in adopting this caring cat, apply at Lakeland Animal Shelter-Cats.

Have you ever wondered why animal shelters/rescues don’t work with pet stores? There’s numerous reasons for that, but the one we are focusing on today is based on the idea of adopting, instead of shopping. Here are 10 reasons why it is better to adopt an animal, than to shop for one:

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This week’s “Dog and Cat of the Week” comes from Underdog Pet Rescue. Underdog Pet Rescue is an all-breed companion animal rescue that works to find permanent homes for animals in need. The staff and volunteers work to enrich lives by strengthening the connection between animals and people through community services and outreach.

This week’s dog of the week is…Cinnamon!

Cinnamon (aka CJ) is a 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel. She originally came to Wisconsin from Alabama. Her owner could no longer care for her because of her age. Cinnamon is partially blind, friendly, and is ready to love you with her whole heart. She could be the dog you’ve been waiting to love.

This week’s cat of the week is…Andy!

Andy is a sweet, older cat who is still looking for his forever home. Andy is an 11-year-old Siamese who was on his own in Alabama after his previous owner became too frail to take care of him. He was transported to Wisconsin and is working on being comfortable in his new atmosphere. Andy is a loving cat that will purr non-stop and kneed every blanket he sees.

If you are interested in adopting this adorable dog, apply at Underdog Pet Rescue-Dogs.

If you are interested in adopting this caring cat, apply at Underdog Pet Rescue-Cats.

Everyone in the United States has heard of the damaging affects Hurricane Harvey left on the people of Southeast Texas. Harvey was such a powerful force that it broke U.S. tropical cyclone rain records and triggered flash flooding in parts of Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The hurricane shook the residents of these locations and changed their lives. But it is not just the people who are left suffering, it is pets as well. Thousands of pets were thought to be displaced or missing. Rescue teams from all over the country came to help the abandoned or lost pets. There was an enormous intake for cities such as Chicago and San Diego, and states such as Connecticut.

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