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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Wisconsin

225 of the 1,044 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Wisconsin are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Wisconsin page.

225locations
159cities
1,044locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Milwaukee 10

  1. Second Hand Purrs

    4300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm, and saturdays, 10am to 3pm

    Call Website All Milwaukee

  2. PetU Milwaukee

    6120 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Call Website All Milwaukee

  3. Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter

    5349 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220

    Call Website All Milwaukee

  4. Wisconsin Humane Society

    4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208-3156

    Call Website All Milwaukee

  5. Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

    3839 W Burnham St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

    Call Website All Milwaukee

  6. New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue

    PO Box 652, Milwaukee, WI 53154

    Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

    Website All Milwaukee

  7. Almost Home Cat Rescue Mke

    925 E Ogden Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-2830

    Website All Milwaukee

  8. Jack’s Playground

    Milwaukee, WI

    Website All Milwaukee

  9. Lucky Mutts Rescue Adoption Center

    9225 W Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53227-4310

    Website All Milwaukee

  10. Rescue Gang

    4525 W Burnham St, Milwaukee, WI 53219-1608

    Website All Milwaukee

Madison 6

  1. Dane County Humane Society

    5132 Voges Rd, Madison, WI 53718-6941

    Mon 12pm-7pm, Tue 2pm-7pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

    Call Website All Madison

  2. Madison Cat Project

    3205 Latham Dr, Madison, WI 53713-4615

    Call Website All Madison

  3. Shelter From The Storm Animal Rescue

    1602 Blossom Ln, Madison, WI 53716

    Call Website All Madison

  4. Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin

    2508 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716

    Call Website All Madison

  5. The Fur Seasons Feline Rescue

    5209 Femrite Dr, Madison, WI 53718

    Call Website All Madison

  6. Fetch Wisconsin Rescue

    Madison, WI

    Website All Madison

Green Bay 5

  1. Cats Anonymous Inc

    528 S Irwin Ave, Green Bay, WI 54301

    Mon-Thu 1:30pm-5:30pm, Fri 9am-2pm

    Call Website All Green Bay

  2. Green Bay Campus - Wisconsin Humane Society

    1830 Radisson St, Green Bay, WI 54302-2057

    Call Website All Green Bay

  3. Lucky 7 Dog Rescue

    239 N Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303

    Call Website All Green Bay

  4. Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary

    151 N Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303

    Call Website All Green Bay

  5. Canterbury Tails Pet Care Center

    1964 Donbea St, Green Bay, WI 54311-6262

    Call All Green Bay

Janesville 5

  1. The Suites

    1717 Holiday Dr, Janesville, WI 53545

    Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

    Call Website All Janesville

  2. Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

    4700 S County Rd G, Janesville, WI 53546

    Call Website All Janesville

  3. Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

    222 S Arch St, Janesville, WI 53548-4419

    Call Website All Janesville

  4. Spirit Horse Equine Rescue

    4107 N Rivers Edge Dr, Janesville, WI 53548-8989

    Call Website All Janesville

  5. Kadlec Ranch Rescue

    6654 W Wood Ridge Dr, Janesville, WI 53548-9311

    All Janesville

Waukesha 4

  1. Humane Animal Welfare Society

    701 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188

    Call Website All Waukesha

  2. Center For Animal Rehabilitation & Education

    720 N Barstow St, Waukesha, WI 53186

    Call Website All Waukesha

  3. Sunset Animal Clinic

    S31W28883 Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189

    Call Website All Waukesha

  4. Healthy Families Of Waukesha Cty

    434 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188-3519

    Call All Waukesha

Fond du Lac 3

  1. Critter Junction Pet Rescue

    154 Satterlee St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

    Call Website All Fond du Lac

  2. Sandi Paws Rescue Inc

    288 W 9th St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

    Call Website All Fond du Lac

  3. Sandi Paws Rescue Inc

    416 N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-2367

    Call All Fond du Lac

Hayward 3

  1. Animal Cottage

    16403 Timber Lawn Rd, Hayward, WI 54843

    Mon-Sat 8am-11am, Sun 4pm-7pm

    Call Website All Hayward

  2. Northwoods Humane Society-Sawyer County

    10812 N O Brien Hill Rd, Hayward, WI 54843

    Call Website All Hayward

  3. Sawyer County Dog Pound

    10399 Vermont Ave, Hayward, WI 54843-4556

    Call Website All Hayward

Kenosha 3

  1. Kindred Kitties

    3200 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53140

    Tue-Wed 3pm-5pm, Fri 3pm-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Kenosha

  2. Wisconsin Humane Society Kenosha Campus

    7811 60th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142

    Call Website All Kenosha

  3. Society of St Francis

    12300 116th St, Kenosha, WI 53142-7333

    Call Website All Kenosha

Oshkosh 3

  1. Oshkosh Area Humane Society

    1925 Surgery Center Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54901-2091

    Tue-Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Oshkosh

  2. Animal Shelter

    1925 Surgery Center Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54901-2091

    Tue 2pm-6pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-6pm

    Call Website All Oshkosh

  3. N.e.w Pawsibilities

    2300 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901-1703

    Call Website All Oshkosh

Racine 3

  1. PetU Racine

    2625 Eaton Ln, Racine, WI 53404

    Call Website All Racine

  2. Hope Safehouse

    1234 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI 53405

    Call Website All Racine

  3. Woof Gang Rescue

    1906 Melvin Ave, Racine, WI 53404-1506

    Call Website All Racine

Superior 3

  1. Humane Society of Douglas County

    138 Moccasin Mike Rd, Superior, WI 54880

    Call Website All Superior

  2. Animal Allies Humane Society

    2301 Hill Ave, Superior, WI 54880-5234

    Call Website All Superior

  3. The Windchill Legacy

    4318 E Valley Brook Rd, Superior, WI 54880

    Call All Superior

Westfield 3

  1. Feline Friends WI

    N8429 5th Ave, Westfield, WI 53964-8172

    Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm

    Call Website All Westfield

  2. Heeling Springs at Sandy Ridge

    W6884 Elk Rd, Westfield, WI 53964

    Call All Westfield

  3. Off The Table Farm Sanctuary

    N5821 County Road J, Westfield, WI 53964-8262

    All Westfield

Amery 2

  1. Arnell Memorial Humane Society

    185 Griffin St E, Amery, WI 54001

    Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Amery

  2. Misfit meadows sanctuary & Rescue

    233 South St W, Amery, WI 54001

    Call All Amery

Appleton 2

  1. Fox Valley Humane Association

    N115 Two Mile Rd, Appleton, WI 54914-9121

    Tue-Wed 1pm-6pm, Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Appleton

  2. Saving Paws Animal Rescue

    N3141 Meade St, Appleton, WI 54913-9573

    Call Website All Appleton

Black River Falls 2

  1. Jackson County Animal Shelter

    416 County Rd R, Black River Falls, WI 54615

    Call Website All Black River Falls

  2. Jackson County Animal Shelter

    403 Pine View Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615

    Call Website All Black River Falls

Bristol 2

  1. Shel-Ray Pet Shalet

    12005 Bristol Rd, Bristol, WI 53104-9241

    Call Website All Bristol

  2. Biggie Paws Rescue

    19241 83rd St, Bristol, WI 53104

    Call Website All Bristol

Chilton 2

  1. Eastshore Humane Association

    1100 Park St, Chilton, WI 53014-1632

    Mon 12pm-5pm, Fri 12pm-6pm

    Call Website All Chilton

  2. Whiskers Sanctuary and Rescue

    307 Manhattan St, Chilton, WI 53014

    Call All Chilton

Deerfield 2

  1. North Winds Rescue and Healing

    3857 W Jargo Rd, Deerfield, WI 53531-9723

    Mon-Fri 8am-2pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Deerfield

  2. Catnip Hill

    3312 County Rd W, Deerfield, WI 53531

    Call Website All Deerfield

Eau Claire 2

  1. Eau Claire County Humane Association

    3900 Old Town Hall Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701

    Call Website All Eau Claire

  2. Finding Eden Rescue

    225 E Madison St, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3548

    Website All Eau Claire

Grafton 2

  1. Tailwaggers 911

    2137A Valley Ct, Grafton, WI 53024-2837

    Call Website All Grafton

  2. Ozaukee Humane Society

    2073 County I, Grafton, WI 53024

    Call Website All Grafton

Hammond 2

  1. Primal Drone Services

    Hammond, WI

    Call Website All Hammond

  2. Up North Labs

    1145 Norton St, Hammond, WI 54015

    Call All Hammond

Kronenwetter 2

  1. Animal House Pet Care

    1174 Gardner Park Rd, Kronenwetter, WI 54455

    Call Website All Kronenwetter

  2. Crossroads K9 Rescue

    839 Oak Road kronenwetter, Kronenwetter, WI 54455

    Call Website All Kronenwetter

Ladysmith 2

  1. Rusk County Animal Shelter

    1103 E 3rd St S, Ladysmith, WI 54848-2200

    Call Website All Ladysmith

  2. Rusk County Animal Shelter

    200 Doughty Rd, Ladysmith, WI 54848

    Call Website All Ladysmith

Little Chute 2

  1. RoseBerry Bird Rescue

    609 Jackson St, Little Chute, WI 54140

    Call Website All Little Chute

  2. Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue

    Little Chute, WI

    Call Website All Little Chute

Mauston 2

  1. Rocky And Rustys Redemption Rescue

    W7677 Brandt Rd, Mauston, WI 53948-9333

    Call Website All Mauston

  2. Reggie's Rescue - Mauston, WI

    925 W State St, Mauston, WI 53948

    Call All Mauston

Mukwonago 2

  1. Little Buddies Rescue

    828 Perkins Dr, Mukwonago, WI 53149

    Small-dog area
    Call Website All Mukwonago

  2. Bichon And Little Buddies Rescue

    828 Perkins Dr Ste 200, Mukwonago, WI 53149

    Small-dog area
    Call Website All Mukwonago

Neenah 2

  1. Neenah Animal Shelter

    2475 Progress Ct, Neenah, WI 54956

    Tue 2pm-6pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-6pm

    Call Website All Neenah

  2. Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

    810 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI 54956

    Call Website All Neenah

New Richmond 2

  1. SoulSpace Farm Sanctuary

    1976 Co Hwy CC, New Richmond, WI 54017

    Sun 11am-4pm

    Call Website All New Richmond

  2. Pleasant Pasture Inc Farm Animal Sanctuary

    1440 140th St, New Richmond, WI 54017-7702

    Call Website All New Richmond

Park Falls 2

  1. White Tails Unlimited

    N15651 East Rd, Park Falls, WI 54552-7673

    Call Website All Park Falls

  2. Catkins Animal Rescue

    N15262 Oak Rd, Park Falls, WI 54552

    Call All Park Falls

Rice Lake 2

  1. Community Cats Rescue and Adoption Center of Barron County

    23 E Bracklin St, Rice Lake, WI 54868

    Mon 3pm-6pm, Tue 11am-2pm, Wed 4pm-7pm, Thu 11am-2pm, Sat 11am-2pm

    Call Website All Rice Lake

  2. Little Red Barn Dog Rescue

    Rice Lake, WI

    Website All Rice Lake

Salem Lakes 2

  1. JR's Pups N Stuff

    8848 Fox River Rd, Salem Lakes, WI 53105

    Call Website All Salem Lakes

  2. Stateline Animal Control

    11416 259th Ave, Salem Lakes, WI 53179

    Call All Salem Lakes

Sheboygan 2

  1. Sheboygan County Humane Society

    3107 N 20th St, Sheboygan, WI 53083-3912

    Mon-Tue 10am-4pm, Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 6am-9pm

    Call Website All Sheboygan

  2. K911

    1026 Swift Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081

    Call All Sheboygan

Sparta 2

  1. Monroe County Animal Shelter

    3100 East Wisconsin St, Sparta, WI 54656

    Mon 2pm-6pm, Tue 12:30pm-4:30pm, Wed 2pm-6pm, Thu-Fri 12:30pm-4:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Sparta

  2. AS/AP Cat Shelter

    1801 Old Arpt Rd, Sparta, WI 54656

    Call Website All Sparta

Sturgeon Bay 2

  1. Door County Campus - Wisconsin Humane Society

    3475 Park Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-9075

    Call Website All Sturgeon Bay

  2. Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus

    3475 Park Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-9075

    Call Website All Sturgeon Bay

Union Grove 2

  1. Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue

    2616 200th Ave, Union Grove, WI 53182-4900

    Call Website All Union Grove

  2. Rescue Outreach

    1023 Main St, Union Grove, WI 53182

    Call Website All Union Grove

Verona 2

  1. Angel's Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center

    161 Horizon Dr Unit 106, Verona, WI 53593

    Call Website All Verona

  2. Heartland Farm Sanctuary

    11713 Midtown Rd, Verona, WI 53593

    Call Website All Verona

Viroqua 2

  1. Driftless Humane Society

    1150 Nelson Pkwy, Viroqua, WI 54665

    Call Website All Viroqua

  2. Vernon County Humane Society

    1150 Nelson Pkwy, Viroqua, WI 54665

    Call Website All Viroqua

Westby 2

  1. Happy Tails

    103 Hegge St, Westby, WI 54667

    Thu-Sun 12am-6pm

    Call Website All Westby

  2. Tabby Town USA

    S1695B Mast Rd, Westby, WI 54667

    Call Website All Westby

Wisconsin Rapids 2

  1. South Wood County Humane Society

    3621 64th St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-8805

    Call Website All Wisconsin Rapids

  2. Wisconsin Drone Deer Recovery

    3710 72nd St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

    Call All Wisconsin Rapids

Allouez 1

  1. Community Paws of Wisconsin

    1410 S Webster Ave, Allouez, WI 54301

    Mon 4pm-6pm, Thu 1pm-3pm

    Call Website All Allouez

Alma 1

  1. Tails of Hope

    W1829 Pony Trl, Alma, WI 54610

    Call Website All Alma

Altoona 1

  1. K9 Dorms

    1519 Mayer Rd, Altoona, WI 54720

    Call Website All Altoona

Anson 1

  1. Chippewa Humane Association

    10501 County Hwy S, Anson, WI 54729

    Call All Anson

Antigo 1

  1. Langlade County Humane Society

    2204 Clermont St, Antigo, WI 54409

    Call Website All Antigo

Ashford 1

  1. Camo Hills Dog Camp

    W2738 Scenic Dr, Ashford, WI 53010

    Call Website All Ashford

Ashland 1

  1. Chequamegon Humane Association

    923 Rail Dr, Ashland, WI 54806

    Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Ashland

Ashwaubenon 1

  1. Happily Ever After (HEA)

    2255 Fox Heights Ln, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304

    Mon 5pm-7pm, Tue-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 10am-12pm

    Call Website All Ashwaubenon

Aurora 1

  1. Peterson's Happiness Acres

    N2106 County Rd XX, Aurora, WI 54923

    Call Website All Aurora

Baldwin 1

  1. Twenty-Two Farms Animal Sanctuary

    2022 US-12, Baldwin, WI 54002

    Call Website All Baldwin

Balsam Lake 1

  1. Bissel Grade Gun Dogs

    1633 170th St, Balsam Lake, WI 54824

    Call Website All Balsam Lake

Baraboo 1

  1. Sauk County Humane Society

    618 Linn St, Baraboo, WI 53913-1060

    Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

    Call Website All Baraboo

Barron 1

  1. Humane Society of Barron County

    1571 Guy Ave, Barron, WI 54812

    Call Website All Barron

Barton 1

  1. Puppyland Humane Society

    3456 Co Hwy D, Barton, WI 53090

    Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Barton

Belgium 1

  1. From luna’s place

    Stationsstraat , Belgium, WI 2235

    Call All Belgium

Birnamwood 1

  1. Saving Strayz

    183008 Waylon Dr, Birnamwood, WI 54414-5255

    Mon 6am-10pm, Tue-Sat 6am-10:30pm, Sun 6am-9:30pm

    Call Website All Birnamwood

Blair 1

  1. Trempealeau County Humane Society

    N27109 US Highway 53, Blair, WI 54616-7905

    Call All Blair

Brookfield 1

  1. Elmbrook Humane Society

    20950 Enterprise Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045

    Call All Brookfield

Buffalo City 1

  1. River Valley Raptors Inc.

    318 W 20th St, Buffalo City, WI 54622

    Call All Buffalo City

Burlington 1

  1. Emerald Greyhounds

    5501 376th Ave, Burlington, WI 53105-7411

    Call All Burlington

Butler 1

  1. Animal Motel

    13175 W Silver Spring Dr, Butler, WI 53007

    Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 9am-10am

    Call Website All Butler

Center 1

  1. Serenity Horse Rescue

    8109 US-14, Center, WI 53548

    Call Website All Center

Chetek 1

  1. Northwoods Canine Connection

    2775 8th Ave, Chetek, WI 54728

    Call Website All Chetek

Coloma 1

  1. Bed & Biskit LLC

    W12986 Old Hwy 21, Coloma, WI 54930

    Call Website All Coloma

Columbus 1

  1. Wisconsin Wildlife Federation

    1540 W James St, Columbus, WI 53925-1156

    Call All Columbus

Crandon 1

  1. Forest County Humane Society

    701 Industrial Park Way, Crandon, WI 54520

    Call Website All Crandon

Custer 1

  1. Comfy Critters

    7316 WI-66, Custer, WI 54423-9604

    Call Website All Custer

De Pere 1

  1. Cat Cafe

    302 Main Ave, De Pere, WI 54115-2203

    Call Website All De Pere

Delafield 1

  1. HAWS Schallock Center for Animals

    W330S1205 County Rd C, Delafield, WI 53018

    Call Website All Delafield

Delavan 1

  1. Lakeland Animal Shelter

    3615 WI-67, Delavan, WI 53115

    Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Delavan

Dodgeville 1

  1. Iowa County Humane Society

    305 Co Hwy YZ, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    Tue-Wed 1:30pm-6pm, Thu 1:30pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Dodgeville

Dorchester 1

  1. The Barking Barn

    W1391 Hickory Rd, Dorchester, WI 54425-9433

    Call All Dorchester

Dover 1

  1. Tiny Hooves Rescue

    1117 N Britton Rd, Dover, WI 53182

    Call Website All Dover

Durand 1

  1. Pepin County Humane Society

    1008 W Wells St, Durand, WI 54736

    Call Website All Durand

Eagle River 1

  1. Vilas County Patrol Superintendent

    1871 US-45, Eagle River, WI 54521

    Call Website All Eagle River

Edgerton 1

  1. Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue

    1570 County Road A, Edgerton, WI 53534-9549

    Call Website All Edgerton

Elkhart Lake 1

  1. Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary

    W4985 Co Rd FF, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

    Call Website All Elkhart Lake

Elkhorn 1

  1. Lakeland Animal Shelter

    216 W Walworth St, Elkhorn, WI 53121-1637

    Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Elkhorn

Florence 1

  1. Spread Eagle Pet Motel

    1042 US-2, Florence, WI 54121

    Call All Florence

Fox Crossing 1

  1. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

    976 American Dr, Fox Crossing, WI 54956

    Call Website All Fox Crossing

Friendship 1

  1. Adams County Humane Society

    1982 11th Ave, Friendship, WI 53934-9005

    Call Website All Friendship

Genesee 1

  1. Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue

    S47W30760 WI-59, Genesee, WI 53153

    Call Website All Genesee

Genoa 1

  1. American Standard Bred Adoption

    S6039 Pedretti Ln # A, Genoa, WI 54624

    Call Website All Genoa

Green Lake 1

  1. Green Lake Area Animal Shelter

    N6217 Busse Dr, Green Lake, WI 54941-8500

    Call Website All Green Lake

Greenfield 1

  1. Jane's Journey Home for Dogs

    E12367 County Rd W, Greenfield, WI 53913

    Call Website All Greenfield

Harding 1

  1. Rescue For Life Dog Rescue

    N4415 Burma Rd, Harding, WI 54452

    Call Website All Harding

Herman 1

  1. Joy's Place Animal Rescue

    N6750 Co Rd A, Herman, WI 54128

    Call Website All Herman

Holmen 1

  1. Driftless Rescue

    Holmen, Holmen, WI 54636

    Website All Holmen

Hortonville 1

  1. Fox Valley Ferret

    N3633 WI-76, Hortonville, WI 54944

    Call All Hortonville

Hustisford 1

  1. Jessiffany Canine Services

    W2853 WI-67, Hustisford, WI 53035

    Call Website All Hustisford

Jefferson 1

  1. Humane Society of Jefferson County (WI)

    W6127 Kiesling Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549

    Mon-Tue 1pm-6pm, Thu-Sat 1pm-6pm

    Call Website All Jefferson

Juneau 1

  1. Dodge County Humane Society

    N6839 State Road 26, Juneau, WI 53039-9602

    Tue 12pm-6pm, Thu 12pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Juneau

Kaukauna 1

  1. Saving Snouts

    N 267 Debruin Rd, Kaukauna, WI 54130

    Call Website All Kaukauna

Keshena 1

  1. Keshena Animal Rescue & Help

    868 State Highway 47 55, Keshena, WI 54135

    Call Website All Keshena

La Crosse 1

  1. Drone.Notics

    La Crosse, WI

    Call All La Crosse

Lancaster 1

  1. Grant County Humane Society

    222 Roosevelt St, Lancaster, WI 53813

    Call Website All Lancaster

Lincoln 1

  1. Humane Society of Vilas County

    2477 US-45, Lincoln, WI 54521

    Call Website All Lincoln

Manitowoc 1

  1. Lakeshore Humane Society

    1551 N 8th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220

    Mon 1pm-7pm, Wed 1pm-7pm, Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Manitowoc

Marathon City 1

  1. New Life Pet Adoption Center

    125 Cattail Ave, Marathon City, WI 54448

    Call Website All Marathon City

Marion 1

  1. Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary

    E5714 Bork Rd, Marion, WI 54950

    Mon 5pm-7pm, Tue-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 10am-12pm

    Call Website All Marion

Marshfield 1

  1. Marshfield Area Pet Shelter

    3500 Downwind Dr., Marshfield, WI 54449

    Mon-Sun by appointment only

    Call Website All Marshfield

Medford 1

  1. Taylor County Humane Society

    819 S Gibson St, Medford, WI 54451-1682

    Call Website All Medford

Meenon 1

  1. Humane Society of Burnett County

    7410 Co Rd D, Meenon, WI 54893

    Call Website All Meenon

Melrose 1

  1. Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

    N2110 Mighty Maples Rd, Melrose, WI 54642

    Call Website All Melrose

Menomonie 1

  1. Dunn County Humane Society

    302 Brickyard Rd, Menomonie, WI 54751

    Call Website All Menomonie

Mequon 1

  1. PetU Mequon

    10510 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092

    Call Website All Mequon

Merrill 1

  1. Lincoln County Humane Society

    310 N Memorial Dr, Merrill, WI 54452

    Call Website All Merrill

Milltown 1

  1. Darla's Bed & Biscuit

    2352 WI-35, Milltown, WI 54853

    Mon-Sat 7:30am-10am, Sun 7:30am-9am

    Indoor
    Call Website All Milltown

Mondovi 1

  1. Buffalo County Humane Association

    950 N Eau Claire St, Mondovi, WI 54755

    Call Website All Mondovi

Monroe 1

  1. Green County Humane Society

    N3156 State Road 81, Monroe, WI 53566-9397

    Call Website All Monroe

Montello 1

  1. Little Orphans Animal Rescue

    15 West St, Montello, WI 53949

    Call Website All Montello

Morse 1

  1. Hoof It Home Rescue

    75767 Town Road #37, Morse, WI 54546

    Call All Morse

Mt Calvary 1

  1. Holyland Donkey Haven

    W2082 Mueller Ln, Mt Calvary, WI 53057

    Call Website All Mt Calvary

Mt Pleasant 1

  1. Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus

    8900 16th St, Mt Pleasant, WI 53177

    Call Website All Mt Pleasant

Muskego 1

  1. Texas Rescue Riders

    S83W18396 Saturn Dr, Muskego, WI 53150

    Call Website All Muskego

Neillsville 1

  1. Critters Are For Us

    W7901 CR-B, Neillsville, WI 54456-8002

    Call All Neillsville

Neshkoro 1

  1. Great Pyrenees Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc.

    W2789 Deerborn Dr, Neshkoro, WI 54960-8353

    Call Website All Neshkoro

Oconto 1

  1. Oconto Area Humane Society

    150 S Katch Dr, Oconto, WI 54153-2102

    Call Website All Oconto

Onalaska 1

  1. Coulee Region Humane Society

    911 Critter Ct, Onalaska, WI 54650

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Onalaska

Oneida 1

  1. Firefly Acres Horse Farm

    W155 Pearl St, Oneida, WI 54155

    Call Website All Oneida

Orion 1

  1. Richland Area Rescue

    30083 Co Hwy O, Orion, WI 53581

    Call Website All Orion

Pittsville 1

  1. Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation

    10990 State Highway 73, Pittsville, WI 54466-9719

    Call Website All Pittsville

Pleasant Prairie 1

  1. Backwoods Drone Search & Rescue

    1817 104th St lot 13, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

    Call All Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Valley 1

  1. Bobs House For Dogs

    E3015 County Rd HH, Pleasant Valley, WI 54738

    Call Website All Pleasant Valley

Plover 1

  1. Humane Society of Portage County

    3200 Iber Ln, Plover, WI 54467

    Call Website All Plover

Prairie du Chien 1

  1. Rivers and Bluffs Animal Shelter PDC

    460 Cliffwood Dr, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

    Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Prairie du Chien

Princeton 1

  1. Green Lake Equine Pathways and Sanctuary, Inc.

    W3320 WI-23, Princeton, WI 54941

    Website All Princeton

Reedsville 1

  1. Lubner's Pet Care and Training Facility

    3310 Mud Creek Rd, Reedsville, WI 54230

    Call All Reedsville

Rhinelander 1

  1. Oneida County Humane Society

    1852 N Stevens St, Rhinelander, WI 54501

    Mon-Tue 12pm-4pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Rhinelander

Richland Center 1

  1. Ocooch Mountain Humane Society

    391 Clarson St, Richland Center, WI 53581

    Call Website All Richland Center

Richmond 1

  1. Gregory's Gift of Hope

    1374 WI-65, Richmond, WI 54017

    Call Website All Richmond

Ripon 1

  1. Go Fetch Ripon

    1129 W Fond du Lac St ​​Suite C, Ripon, WI 54971

    Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Ripon

Roberts 1

  1. St. Croix Animal Friends Adoption & Education Center

    Roberts, WI 54023

    Call Website All Roberts

Rock Springs 1

  1. Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue

    305 Pine St, Rock Springs, WI 53961

    Mon-Sun 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Rock Springs

Rockland 1

  1. Whistlers Run and Rescue

    5678 Morrison Rd, Rockland, WI 54115

    Call Website All Rockland

Saukville 1

  1. Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus

    630 W Dekora St, Saukville, WI 53080

    Call Website All Saukville

Sharon 1

  1. Valley Of The Kings Sanctuary And Retreat

    W7593 Town Hall Rd, Sharon, WI 53585

    Call Website All Sharon

Shawano 1

  1. Shawano County Humane Society

    1290 Jaycee Ct, Shawano, WI 54166

    Call Website All Shawano

Sheboygan Falls 1

  1. Lakeshore Avian and Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary

    500 Water St, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

    Call Website All Sheboygan Falls

Slinger 1

  1. Washington County Humane Society

    3650 State Road 60, Slinger, WI 53086-9309

    Call Website All Slinger

Somerset 1

  1. Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

    449 County Rd V V, Somerset, WI 54025

    Website All Somerset

South Range 1

  1. Humane Society of Douglas County

    3302 Humane Society Dr, South Range, WI 54874-8783

    Call All South Range

Spooner 1

  1. Washburn County Area Humane Society

    1300 Roundhouse Rd, Spooner, WI 54801

    Call Website All Spooner

Stoughton 1

  1. Heartland Farm Sanctuary

    424 US Highway 51, Stoughton, WI 53589

    Call Website All Stoughton

Sun Prairie 1

  1. Bat Conservation-Wisconsin

    2956 Fern Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590-9440

    Call All Sun Prairie

Tigerton 1

  1. The Greener Pasture

    N 3498 County Rd J, Tigerton, WI 54486

    Call Website All Tigerton

Tomah 1

  1. Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter

    15560 WI-131, Tomah, WI 54660

    Mon-Tue 11am-3pm, Thu-Sat 11am-3pm, Sun 11am-2pm

    Call Website All Tomah

Tomahawk 1

  1. Bork's Barkers

    1406 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487-2139

    Call All Tomahawk

Union 1

  1. Zeal German Shepherds

    10860 Circle Rd, Union, WI 54217

    Call Website All Union

Washburn 1

  1. Clark County Humane Society

    W3926 WI-73, Washburn, WI 54456

    Call Website All Washburn

Watertown 1

  1. Watertown Humane Society

    418 Water Tower Ct, Watertown, WI 53094

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Watertown

Waupaca 1

  1. Humane Society of Waupaca County

    2293 Commercial Dr, Waupaca, WI 54981

    Call Website All Waupaca

Waupun 1

  1. Waupun Area Animal Shelter

    901 N Madison St, Waupun, WI 53963

    Call All Waupun

Wausau 1

  1. Fetch Foster and Rescue

    5820 N 35th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401-8395

    Call All Wausau

Wautoma 1

  1. Waushara County Animal Shelter

    N 1750 WI-22, Wautoma, WI 54982

    Call Website All Wautoma

West Allis 1

  1. The Cat Network

    8121 W National Ave, West Allis, WI 53214

    Call All West Allis

Whitewater 1

  1. Touched By A Paw Cat Shelter

    182 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190

    Call Website All Whitewater

Whiting 1

  1. Little Charlottes Rescue

    3012 Post Rd, Whiting, WI 54481

    Call Website All Whiting

Wild Rose 1

  1. The Lost Companion

    N 5462 County Rd W, Wild Rose, WI 54984

    Call Website All Wild Rose

Wisconsin Dells 1

  1. Carl W. Nelson Animal Shelter (CWNAS)

    P.O. Box 345\nW5096 State Road 82, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53948

    Tue-Sun 12pm-3pm

    Call Website All Wisconsin Dells
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Wisconsin to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 225 dog parks in Wisconsin to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Wisconsin. Our guide lists 225 dog parks in Wisconsin for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.