News and Events

UPDATE 5.12: TWISTER WAS ADOPTED!
Hooray!!! Twister the tornado survivor went home with Karen from Menomonee Falls, who has serious plans to spoil him. :) He has a brother Peanut, whom he adored! Congratulations Karen - thanks for reaching out to help this special guy.

STORY: A very special dog is looking for a second chance at the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus after barely surviving a devastating tornado. “Twister” was found wandering through a field in West Liberty, Kentucky after a tornado ripped through the town on March 3, 2012... Read more about Twister's story.

Donate a Memorial Day Ribbon to Help Animals Like Billy

Billy had a tough life from the start. When we first met the 3-month-old puppy, he hobbled into the shelter on wobbly legs. Putting weight on his left front leg caused him excruciating pain.

We don’t know how he broke his leg. And we don’t know why Billy never got the medical care he needed. But the poor boy came to the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus with a serious fracture that needed immediate attention... (read more).

Ozaukee Campus wins first-place real estate award!
The Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus building has been selected as the first-place winner of The Business Journal’s 2012 Real Estate Awards! The shelter won in the category "BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT — SPECIAL PURPOSE." Learn more here.

Ozaukee Campus named "Top Project"
The Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus building was selected by the Wisconsin Law Journal/Daily Reporter as one of their “Top Projects” in the construction field for 2011. Learn more here.

For the second year in a row, Eric Barton, from Barton Landscape asked his clients to make donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus in exchange for a discount off their landscaping services! This year he collected over $300! On behalf of the animals, thank you for your continued support and creative ideas!

The Cedarburg Winter Festival Parade was another huge success! Warm weather and sunny skies catered to a perfect day for the festivities. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, Club Bark Kids, Milwaukee and Ozaukee Campus alumni and their families for helping to represent both campuses in our unit.

FREE Public Tours
Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of Ozaukee Campus’ state-of-the-art facility. Reserve your spot for the May 19 tour today! This event is free, although we ask you to bring an item from our wish list to support the animals. Step in the paw prints of the animals and see the journey they take from the minute they arrive in Animal Arrivals, to the moment they are adopted by their new, loving families. Can't make it? View our photo tour now!

Click here to watch the Badger Puppies take down the Oregon Ducks in WHS's very own Puppy Rose Bowl 2012!

Everyone at our Ozaukee Campus would like to send a big thank you to Pabst Brewing Company for holding a "Pabst...Doggone Good! Fundraiser." They sold wristbands at bars in Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Milwaukee Counties and raised $4,351 for WHS! Laurie dropped off the generous check and posed for a photo with our very grateful staff! Thank you so much Laurie and everyone at Pabst!

Charlotte Lueck of Mequon meets Jake the police dog.

Grand Opening Party!
Several hundred people braved the cold rain and winds to help us celebrate the Grand Opening Party on Saturday, May 14. Thank you to everyone who participated in the dog activities and kids crafts!

Special thanks to the Fast Foodie (shown below) and Sgt. Emmrich and Jake from the Cedarburg Police Department!

Help us celebrate our Grand Opening! Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

• Costume parade at 1:00 p.m. (all costumed dogs welcome to
  participate for a free prize)
• Hot dog bobbing
• Pupcasso paintings
• Tricks for treats
• Face painting
• K9 Unit Officer Brian Emmrich and Jake
• Fast Foodie truck
• Gift bags for all adopters
• All cat adopters will be entered to win a free sisal scratching post

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER (.pdf)

Dogs are welcome to attend and participate in these fun activities!

59 Adoptions on Opening Day
On Saturday, March 26, 59 animals found new homes! The Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus opened to a crowd of adopters and supporters, eager to meet the wonderful animals available for adoption. Thanks to everyone who came to show their support. Keep your eye on the website as more animals become available every day!Our new address is 630 West Dekora Street in Saukville. For hours and directions, click here.

WE’RE OPENING MARCH 26!
Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus: Victoria Wellens Center to open for adoptions Saturday, March 26
Read more.

Ozaukee Humane Society - Volunteer Application
or call 262-546-5702.

Sneak Peak Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the new Ozaukee shelter site in Saukville on Saturday, October 2. We welcomed 210 attendees who enjoyed self-guided tours, live music, food and drinks, a live auction and even a rainbow.

"America the Beautiful" raised $1,600 for OHS

The ART BARK dog auction was a tremendous success, raising about $10,000! The winning bids for the beautiful fiberglass dogs ranged from $450 to $1,600. Special thanks to the Village of Grafton for this public art partnership, of which the proceeds will help save hundreds of needy animals in Ozaukee County.

We still have many naming opportunities available in the new building. If interested, please call Angela Speed at (414) 431-6162 or email aspeed@wihumane.org. Thank you!