Sauk County Humane Society

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Sauk County Humane Society is to encourage responsible treatment of animals through:

Preventing cruelty to animals;
Finding homes for animals;
Promoting spay-neutering efforts, and
Extending humane education and outreach.

Our core values and beliefs are:

* compassion * common sense (balance)

* professionalism/knowledge *respect for people and animals

* education (kids!) * dedication * teamwork * organization

Board of Directors & Meeting Times

Directors:

President
   Dianne Horlamus
Vice President
   Kathie Holly
Treasurer
   Bill Campbell
Secretary
   Jane Vriesacker
Directors
   Patty Mertz
   Dottie Elfers
   Kari Edwards
   Misty Muter
   Angela Bubolz

The Sauk County Humane Society holds its monthly board meetings the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Sauk County Animal Shelter. All interested friends and members are welcome to attend.

Services Provided to Sauk County Communities

* cares for about 1700 animals each year…

* provides Animal Control services for the County –
about 700 calls each year…

* adopts out about 900 pets each year…
Click here for an Adoption Applicaton

* educates over 2000 children each year about safety around pets…
Click here to visit our Current Programs

* works to reduce pet over-population in our area…

* quarantines bite case animals for the County…

* offers low-cost summer Day camps, helps Scouts earn “pet care” badges, and many other services for animal-loving children…

* serves as a resource for pet owners seeking advice on pet issues…

* has (limited) Spay/Neuter Assistance (SNAP) to help qualified individuals with the cost of altering a pet…
Click here to apply for SNAP funds
Click here to donate to the SNAP fund

* has (limited) Josh Diehm Veterinarian Costs assistance funds for qualifying individuals…
Click here to apply for Josh Diehm funds.
Click here to donate to the Josh Diehm fund

* (if we have space) can accept a limited number of “surrenders” from owners no longer able or willing to care for a pet…
Click here for information on surrendering a pet

and much, much more!

Please join us as a supporter! Click here to visit our “Ways to Help Us” menu!

Staff

Executive Director

   Wendy Schneider
   (608)356-2520
   director@saukhumane.org

Click here to read about Director Wendy Schneider.

Education/Outreach Coordinator

   Eleanor Chiquoine
   (608)356-2520
   educator@saukhumane.org

Animal Shelter
   shelter@saukhumane.org
Office
   Justin Huelsemann
   Carolyn LeRoy
   Rose Zuch
Kennel Attendants
   Anastaisia Behnke
   Nancy Matyskela
   Ervin Pall
   Ali Scott-Zoula
   Sharon Zuch
Animal Control Officers
   Jon Greenwood
   Justin Huelsemann
   Rose Zuch

Hours & Directions

Public Hours
* Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12 to 5 p.m.
* Tuesday and Thursday 12 to 7 p.m.
* Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Sunday closed

Visit us:

Sauk County Humane Society Animal Shelter
618 Highway 136
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-2520
Fax (608) 356-2519
E-mail the Shelter

Click here for a map to the shelter.
The Shelter is located in West Baraboo at 618 Hwy 136, right across from the Sears Grand.

Membership

Click here to become a member of the Sauk County Humane Society.

created by E. Chiquoine, updated 12/18/07