About HSPC
At any given time, the Humane Society of Portage County is responsible for the health and well-being of over 200 companion animals. Through the financial support of our donors, we provide these animals with food, comfort and veterinary care. Our education and outreach programs reach young people in our community with information regarding bite prevention, pet care and the humane, compassionate treatment of animals. We offer volunteer opportunities, including dog and cat socialization, housekeeping, educational programming and fundraising.
The Humane Society of Portage County is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 established in 1969. We are served by a volunteer board of directors, paid staff members and volunteers. Our shelter operations are completely dependent upon the generous donations of community members. Portage County contracts with the Humane Society to provide animal control services; our Humane Officers are available 24 hours a day to rescue stray animals, investigate reports of abuse or neglect and enforce animal welfare laws.

Our Impact in 2020
Animals Adopted
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Live Release Rate
Spays/Neuters
Volunteer Hours
Meet Our Staff
Shelter Staff
Sherri Galle-Teske
Executive Director
Amy Gilbert
Medical Team Manager
Lori Lang
Office Manager
Kala Blasi
Adoption Counselor
Amber Cady
Humane Officer
Kellin Cortes-Shannon
Shelter Care
Kayla Davis
Certified Veterinary Technician
Mickey Gosh
Shelter Care
Cassidy Harlan
Shelter Care
Deb Klein
Adoption Counselor
Lindsey Larson
Shelter Care
Crystal MacKay
Shelter Care
Rhyan Nemzoff
Shelter Care
Kristen Pagel
Shelter Care
Jim Tichenor
Shelter Staff
Andrea Vergauwen
Certified Veterinary Technician
Samantha Wegger
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kailey Wood
Humane Officer
Volunteers
Shannon Firkus
Lead Canine Volunteer
Pat Domaszek
Lead Feline Volunteer
Ginny Ellingson
Lead Feline Volunteer
Judi Gosh
Lead Feline Volunteer
Dolores Glytas
Public Relations Manager
Melinda House
Education Coordinator
Cindy Milkowski
Lead Office Support Volunteer
Joan Platt
Volunteer and TV Host