Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus

4500 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus animal shelter in Milwaukee, WI

Visiting

Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Today
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus in Milwaukee, WI

The Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus is a humane society located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, about 3 miles east of the city. It is the largest animal welfare organization in the state, offering an adoption program, stray animal holding services, intake support for surrendered animals, pet food pantries, community outreach, youth programs, dog training classes, wildlife rehabilitation, and affordable veterinary services. The organization serves more owned animals than shelter animals, partnering with families to help keep pets in their homes. The Milwaukee Campus is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Visit the adopt page to view available animals online (holds are not accepted, first-come first-served), then visit a shelter location during adoption hours to complete an Adopter Profile and meet potential pets; if it's a match, you'll complete paperwork, pay the adoption fee, and bring a government-issued ID showing you're 18+ along with a leash or carrier.

Service area
Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Ozaukee, and Door County, Wisconsin
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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