Happy Holidays From Our Staff!

Please note our new hours of operation starting December 27 and in effect for the winter season:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. 

Wednesday 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.

Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Hope to see you! 

Upcoming Events ...

  • Celebrate the new year with the Humane Society of Portage County! Join us at the Polar Plunge for Pets on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Rusty's Backwater Saloon. Pledge forms are available at the Humane Society; if you or someone you know would like to take the icy plunge, simply pick up a form, gather pledges for your jump, then join us at 12:00 noon at Rusty's. Live music, food and beverage will also be part of this New Year's Day celebration. For more information, contact us at 344-6012.
  • Are you looking for a fantastic holiday gift? Give your favorite animal lover tickets to Wags to Wishes, a gala event to benefit the Humane Society of Portage County. This "black tie optional" event will be held on Saturday, February 21 at the Stevens Point Country Club - cocktails, hors' deuvres, dinner, , music and dancing will all be part of the fun. Complete your holiday shopping and support our homeless friends in the process. Tickets are $65.00 per person and may be purchased at the Humane Society or by calling 344-6012.

Congratulations to Mark Cahlamer, winner of our Holiday Dog Basket, and Barbara Glisczinski, winner of our Holiday Cat Basket!

Our Wish List …


·         Adult dog and puppy food (Purina One, Iams or better, please!)

·         Adult cat and kitten food (Purina One, Iams or better, please!)

·         Canned cat and dog food (please, no Sprout or Old Roy)

·         Cat and dog toys – anything that can be sterilized with bleach

·         Bleach and powder detergent

·         Clorox Clean-Up and Jungle Jake cleaners

·         Paper towels, toilet paper

·         Wood Pellets (we use these for cat litter – Lowe’s or Wal-Mart)

·         A cash donation is always appreciated!


 

                                        

                                   

        

 
Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

 

 

Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link.

Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!