Wisconsin Humane Society

4500 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Wisconsin Humane Society in Milwaukee, WI

The Wisconsin Humane Society is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County, roughly 3 miles east of Milwaukee, and is one of 7 total animal shelters and rescues serving Milwaukee County. As the largest animal welfare organization in the state, it offers adoption programs, 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. It helps dogs, cats, small animals, and wildlife, and serves more owned animals than shelter animals by partnering with families to help keep pets in their homes. Each year the organization and its network of campuses serve more than 65,000 animals and families across its communities.

Before you go

Adopting from Wisconsin Humane Society

Adoption process

View available animals online, then visit a shelter location during adoption hours and complete an Adopter Profile; adopters are served first-come, first-served, must be 18+ with government-issued ID, and complete paperwork and pay the adoption fee to take the pet home.

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