Join Us In Our Mission

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

Animal Viewing Hours

Monday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday Closed
Thursday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Map and Directions >>

Festival of Trees

Saturday, December 2nd (10am-9pm) and Sunday, December 3rd (10am-6pm) at WCHS

Adults:  $7

Seniors (60 and Older) and Children (4-12) are $5

 

          

The annual Festival of Trees is a beautiful holiday celebration of lights and unique designs. During the weekend of the event, the training center will be turned into a magical Christmas wonderland complete with refreshment cafe, continuous holiday entertainment and gift boutique.

The Festival has become a very popular community event with individuals and businesses sponsoring trees, wreaths, swags, and centerpieces, and then decorating them according to a particular theme. Festival-goers delight in strolling along the “snowy” paths, and choosing their favorites for the People’s Choice awards. Attendees can also enjoy refreshments from the cafe, and visit the beautiful holiday boutique filled with crafts from artists throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

All proceeds go towards the care and treatment of animals in the shelter.

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Help Wanted Animal Care Givers

Full-time and Part-time Animal Care Givers 

WCHS is seeking animal lovers to work in our kennel and animal viewing areas. Your responsibilities will include the daily care, feeding, and medicating of the animals in our care, from large dogs down to small rodents. Experienced animal handling is a plus. In addition, you will be expected to keep the many areas of the shelter sanitized, clean, organized and working properly. Attention to detail and good communication skills are absolutely vital. You should be comfortable lifting both heavy dogs and large bags of dog food (50+ lbs), and be in good physical condition. You also must have excellent customer service skills as you will deal with the public daily. This is a fast paced, quick thinking environment and being a mature, responsible team player is essential.  Applicants must be 18 years or older with a valid drivers license, a good driving record, and a high school diploma or GED.  The Full-time position requires you to have an after-hours pager rotation once every 4-5 weeks.

Full-time Schedule: 

• Monday: 8am-5:30pm

• Tuesday: 8am-5:30pm

• Wednesday: 8am-5:30pm

• Thursday: 8am-5:30pm

• Friday: 8am-5:30pm

• Saturday: 8am-5:30pm*

• Sunday: 8am-12:00pm & 3:30pm-5pm*

*Full-time employees will work 4 full days and 1 half day per week. You will also be required to work 1, occasionally 2, Saturdays and Sunday’s per month.

Part-time Schedule:

• Monday: 5pm-7:30pm

• Wednesday: 3pm-8:30pm

• Saturday: 8am-5:30pm

• Sunday: 8am-12:00pm & 3:30pm-5pm

(Sunday’s ending hours are in approximation only.  It is possible that some days you may leave earlier or later than the listed hours.  You may not leave until all of the duties are completed.)  

Part-time employees will have one weekend off a month.

Employment Application

 

 

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TNR Homes Needed

Do you have a barn or out building where you need a little rodent control? Or perhaps you’d just like to have some feline friends on your property? Look no further, WCHS is looking for OUTDOOR cat homes for our feral (unfriendly) cats that others unfortunately can’t put back on their property.

The qualifications to “adopt” are:

• Barn/Out building where the cats can be safe from harsh weathers/seek shelter from predators
• Ability to do a 2-3 week quarantine for each new cat in a room/crate they cat cannot get out of
• Provide food and water
• The new caretaker should want to make verbal attempts to bond with them. Even though these cats are not friendly in shelter environments, they may become friendly to the caretakers.

All cats put through our TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program get spayed/neutered, a left ear tip, which signifies they are part of an outdoor community that is cared for and have been fixed, and a rabies shot (depended on age/weight).  All of this comes at no cost to you if you are in Washington County!