News and Events

$75 Adoption Fees in September for Kittens!

During the month of September, all kitten adoption fees will be discounted to $75. All kittens are still spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and go home with a certificate for a free veterinary exam and 30 days of pet health insurance. As usual, the fee for adult cats is entirely waived. Learn more here.

Every Wednesday during the month of September, all dog and puppy adoption fees will be reduced by 25%. A free tote will also be offered with the adoption of each adult cat. Learn more here.

Vote!

Cast your vote for the cover winner of the 2011 Calendar Contest! Vote now or pre-order your calendar here.

It's a Feline Frenzy!

Don’t miss your chance to adopt this weekend at the Ozaukee Humane Society, where kitten adoption fees will be discounted by 20%! Click here for your coupon.

A Sneak Peek

Join us for a sneak peek of the new shelter in Saukville on Saturday, October 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Learn more here.

Save 25% on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday during the month of August, all canine and feline adoption fees will be reduced by 25%. A free tote will also be offered with the adoption of each adult cat. Learn more here.

Luck of the Irish

Every puppy, dog and kitten adopter will get a chance to win discounts ranging from 25-100% off their adoption fee. In honor of Irish Fest, this promotion runs Friday, August 20 through Sunday, August 22.

Art Bark Artist Night & Fundraiser

Don't miss your chance to meet an artist of the Art Bark! Join OHS at Vino 100, 1239 Washington Street, Grafton, on Wednesday, September 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For tickets, contact Vino 100 at (262)377-8466.

Corn Roast Fundraiser

Join OHS at Hefners Custard (N71 W5184 Columbia Rd.Cedarburg) for a Corn Roast on Wednesday August 25th starting at 5pm with a live band to begin at 6:30pm. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Ozaukee Humane Society! Representatives from OHS and an adoptable dog will be there share in the festivities! Hope to see you there!

Rescues and Runways

Starting September 1, the Grafton Maurices will be collecting items for a silent auction, which will benefit the Ozaukee Humane Society. The silent auction will be held during a fashion show at Grafton Maurices on Saturday, September 25 from 6 to 8:30pm to raise donations for OHS. Join us at this exclusive event in support of the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society!

Save the Date!
Sneak Peek Public Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Get a peek inside the new shelter at 630 West Dekora Boulevard in Saukville. You can be one of the lucky ones to get a preview of the beautiful facility while it’s under construction. Food, beer & wine, silent and live auctions, animal greeters, music, self-guided tours. The fiberglass dogs from Grafton’s public art project, ART BARK: Dogs on Parade, will be available for bidding during the live auction, too.

Stop by for a cool treat and help support the Ozaukee Humane Society at Dairy Queen in Saukville on Tuesday August 24th 5-8pm. 10% of the proceeds from all purchases during this time will be donated to OHS. Meet representatives from our organization and some of our adorable, adoptable dogs! Dairy Queen is located on 100 S. Foster Drive in Saukville.

OHS Adoptables at Grafton PetSmart on Sundays

As part of the ASPCA 100K Challenge, animals from OHS will be available for adoption at the PetSmart in Grafton every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in August through October, beginning August 1st. For more information, click here.

Giant Dogs Storm Grafton

Now on display in downtown Grafton, large fiberglass dogs in whimsical colors and designs! ART BARK: Dogs on Parade has kicked off and you can now see some of the dogs on display in Grafton.

Thanks to our sponsors of this public art project between OHS and the Village of Grafton: Slow Pokes, Harris Bank, Village Center, LaBudde Group Inc, Schmit Realty Inc, Little Animal Hospital, Milwaukee Ale House, Best Friends Veterinary Center, Heinz and Sons 57 Auto Body, Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center. The amazing artists chosen to paint the dogs are: Sally Duback, Kathy Ellenbecker & Gina Studelska, Joel & Erika Deutmeyer, Patrick & Patti Doughman, Paula D. Christensen, Katherine Gattoni Nowak, Marcia Gorra-Patek, Nina Koenig, Marji Bell, Joseph Knapp. Learn more about them here.

Next Chapter Bookshop Fundraiser

Visit representatives and adoptable kittens from the Ozaukee Humane Society at Next Chapter Bookshop in Mequon (10976 N. Port Washington Rd.) on September 22nd. Starting at 7pm author Gwen Cooper will be talking about her book, Homer’s Odyssey, the story of her life with a blind cat named Homer, whom she adopted as a kitten. 10% of the proceeds from every book sold prior to/during the event will be donated to OHS. We hope to see you there!

Go for the Gold!

The construction crews have begun construction of the Ozaukee Humane Society Victoria Wellens Center, and officials with the society are launching an ambitious goal for the summer: raise $250,000 to get the building closer to obtaining Gold LEED certification.

“We are hoping for 250 people or businesses in the community to each contribute $1,000 to help us get closer to Gold LEED status,” said Anne Reed, executive director of the Wisconsin Humane Society, which merged with the Ozaukee shelter five years ago… learn more.

Is your pooch the cutest on the block? Was your kitty destined to model? The Ozaukee Humane Society invites you to send your best shot of Scout or Sassy for our 2011 calendar!. Entries are now being accepted. Learn more here.

Puppies Nick and Patty were adopted together on Saturday at PetSmart by Pastor Diane Loberger from Sheboygan. The puppies will go to work with her every day and stay in her office! She has an entire congregation planning their “Puppy Shower.” Truly a happy ending – thanks PetSmart for inviting OHS animals to the Grafton location!

Diamonds may be forever, but puppy love is priceless. Find your puppy companion Saturday, June 12 at Pet Smart in Grafton. OHS staff and adoptables will be there from 10am-4pm.

Meet with staff and volunteers who can answer your questions about adopting and volunteering. Learn about the plans for the new Ozaukee Humane Society, too!

Do you have a dog you adopted from OHS? OHS is currently looking for alumni dogs to walk in the 4th of July Parades in both Cedarburg and Saukville. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 262-546-5702 or volunteer@ozaukeehumane.org for more information.

Stop in to Last Drop Coffee and Sandwich Shoppe, located at 1315 Wisconsin Avenue in Grafton, to browse the ongoing sale of used books. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society!

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Dog Walk and Fundraiser for OHS on Saturday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Once again, Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital in Port Washington is hosting a dog walk and event for families in Ozaukee County. Great activities will also include: “Ask a Doctor or Technician,” food, beverages, costume contest, pooper scooper relay race, microchipping and face painting. We hope to see you there!

Support OHS on Sunday, May 16, by dining between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rhythm ‘n Brews in Saukville during a series of ‘Give Back Nights’. A portion of the sales from that time will be donated to OHS for representing our organization at the restaurant. The restaurant is located on 150 S. Foster Drive in Saukville.

Last Drop Coffee and Sandwich Shopp is hosting a used book sale to be held Friday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society. Drop off your gently used or new books, CDs, DVDs, and magazines at Last Drop or OHS prior to the sale – your donations are appreciated! On Friday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., a representative from OHS and an adoptable pooch will welcome you to the book sale. Last Drop Coffee is located at 1315 Wisconsin Avenue in Grafton.

John and Elizabeth Feith of Saukville will donate $1 million to the Ozaukee Humane Society for the construction of the new Victoria Wellens Center. To learn more, click here.

Ensuring a Future for Animals

The Ozaukee Humane Society is constructing a new, state-of-the-art facility at the corner of Highway 33 and West Dekora Woods Boulevard in Saukville. The LEED-certified, green facility will include an adoption center, veterinary clinic and educational classroom space. Click here to learn more about the Ozaukee Humane Society Victoria Wellens Center.

Special thanks to Jack and Patti McKeithan for their generous contribution to the Ozaukee Humane Society capital campaign. Patti has been a longtime friend of the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies. She began volunteering in 2008, spending time socializing puppies and dogs from a puppy mill, even reading to them as they adjusted to the presence of people. Patti is also a dedicated member of the capital campaign committee for OHS, and we are so grateful for commitment to making a difference in the lives of animals.

Get the ball rolling on spring training!

Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder are waiting for you at the Wisconsin Humane Society...waiting to be adopted, that is! All of the puppies and dogs available for adoption are named in honor of the players on their favorite team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Click here to learn more about our spring training promotion.

Thank You, James!

Special thanks to James Zipter for making a grand donation to the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society. For his birthday, instead of receiving presents, James collected supplies for OHS shelter animals! James, thank you for your generous donation and your continued support of shelter animals. Happy birthday!

James Zipter and his birthday donations.

North Shore Bank in Grafton Donates $5,000 to Ozaukee Humane Society

North Shore Bank in Grafton recently presented OHS with a check for $5,000 to support the new Ozaukee Humane Society Victoria Wellens Center. Kudos to North Shore Bank for their enthusiastic support of the new shelter! Pictured at North Shore Bank are (l-r): Lyneen Fischer, Regional Vice President; Dane Didier, Assistant Vice President – Branch Manager Grafton; Angela Speed, Director of Community Relations & Development, OHS; Marilyn, Labrador Retriever mix; and Rebecca Reinhardt, Business Relationship Manager.

Fall in love all over again – with a furry friend wishing for a home this Valentine’s Day weekend. Adoptable animals from the Ozaukee Humane Society will be at PetSmart in Grafton on Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Meet with staff and volunteers who can answer your questions about adopting and volunteering. Learn about the plans for the new Ozaukee Humane Society, too! If you are seeking a valentine who will love you unconditionally, pamper you with kisses and never complain about your singing in the shower, look no further.

The first graders at Saukville Elementary School organized a Snack Shack to raise money for OHS. Thank you to Kathy Lubner and the first grade class for raising $453 for OHS, and a local Saukville business, P.D. & Associates Inc., who added to the funds for a grand total of $600! The generous donation is greatly appreciated!

The K-5 class at St. Joseph Parish School in Grafton collected wish list items for OHS for their holiday project. The 20 kindergarteners and their teacher, Julie Lemke, got to meet with Remus, an OHS adoptable kitten. Thank you class for the very generous donation of dog and cat toys, peanut butter, bird seed, timothy hay, and many other much needed items!

Holiday Giving Tree for Animals at
Ozaukee Humane Society

Visit the Ozaukee Humane Society this holiday season and help us provide toys, treats and supplies for the shelter animals. Each ornament on the Giving Tree features a much-needed item or monetary amount to support OHS' lifesaving programs and services. This holiday wish list includes everything from dog toys and cat treats to digital cameras and dollars for medical care. You choose the ornament with the item you'd like to contribute this holiday season.

Eric Barton of Mequon stopped by the Ozaukee Humane Society on December 23 to make a great donation for the shelter animals. Eric and his business raised funds and supplies for the companion animals at OHS. Thanks for this very kind donation this hoilday season!

Browse Books for Bowser

Join the Ozaukee Humane Society from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10 at the Next Chapter Bookshop at 10976 N. Port Washington Road in Mequon. Meet OHS staff, volunteers and an adoptable dog and browse the books for perfect holiday gifts! Next Chapter will be showcasing animal-related books and volunteers from OHS will be gift-wrapping, too! A portion of all sales goes to help the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society.

Santa Paws

Bring your companion animal of any kind to the Grafton Pet Smart on December 12, 13, 19 or 20 for pictures with Santa. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the animals at OHS!

A canine concert? Who knew it would be such a howling success!?! Kudos to the musically inclined students of Grafton High School, led by teacher Anna Hemming, for their outstanding performance on Sunday, October 24. From a duet composed solely of cat meows to songs like Rescue Me, the whole production was a creative and giant act of compassion. Over $1,000 was raised for the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society, which was a tremendous accomplishment.

Learn more about Henry Bowzr and Victoria Meowzr as they go on their grand tour of Ozaukee County, raising funds and awareness of the plans for the new shelter.

Marley D. from Grafton collected wishlist items in lieu of birthday presents for the animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society. She is pictured here with her sister and two cats available for adoption. Happy birthday, Marley, and thanks a lot!

Grafton High School Choir to Host Concert for OHS Animals

The students of Grafton High School’s Choir Department are singing for a good cause. The general public is invited to a special “Animal Rescue Benefit Concert” on Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. at the GHS Auditorium. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Ozaukee Humane Society. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Admission is $5 for adults & $3 for children grades pre-K to 12. The auditorium is located at 1950 Washington Street in Grafton. The school will also be collecting Wishlist (link) items at the door. See you there!

Open House Success

Sunday’s Open House was a success, with dozens of dogs and hundreds of two-legged visitors at the shelter. Thanks to everyone who came to see the plans for the new Ozaukee Humane Society Victoria Wellens Center. We hope everyone enjoyed the kids’ crafts and fun games for dogs, too!

Congratulations to Becky Giese, whose dog, Shelby, is truly a big winner. This gorgeous dog house, designed by Hannah Mays, was raffled off at Sunday’s Open House. Pictured are Hannah and Shelby, who loved checking out her new digs!

Interested in learning more about the new Ozaukee Humane Society? Click here to learn more about this exciting project.

Open House & Fall Festival

Mark your calendars! The Ozaukee Humane Society will be hosting an Open House from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4. Participate in fun activities for both kids and dogs, learn about the new shelter planned for Ozaukee County, meet adoptable animals and more. There will be interactive activities for dogs, adults and children, including:

• Pet Costume Contest
• Bone Dig
• Hot Dog Bobbing
• Kids Crafts
• Face Painting
• Spin the Wheel for prizes
• Jackson Paw-lock Paw Paintings
• Plus much, much more!

The architectural plans for the new shelter in Saukville will also be on display for the general public. Well-socialized, vaccinated dogs are welcome to attend.

OHS Adopt-a-Thon

Looking to add a new furry family member to your household? On Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, the Ozaukee Humane Society is hosting an Adopt-a-Thon! In conjunction with the Wisconsin Humane Society’s 130th anniversary, the two shelters are hoping to place 130 animals in new homes over the weekend, so it's the perfect weekend to stop in and meet adoptable animals. Every adopter will go home with a free gift bag and a chance to win even bigger and better prizes!

In addition, on Friday, September 11 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13 from 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., animals from the Ozaukee Humane Society will also be available for adoption at the PetSmart at 1030 N Port Washington Road in Grafton as part of PetSmart Charities® "Second Chance for Love" Fall Adoption Weekend. Visit petsmart.com for more details on their endeavor to help find homes for 18,800 animals nationwide this weekend.