Posted in In Memoriam

We took Jake to the vet. He had a bad spell like a stroke and couldnt get up. He was able to walk shakily the next day but we knew it was time for him to cross the rainbow bridge. Our vet, Dr Woods was very kind and it was a peaceful passing for him. We were never very close with Jake even though he lived with us for 12 years. He seemed to have… read more

Posted in Legislation

Please contact your Representatives in the US House of Representatives and ask them to support the ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER ACT. We ended the slaughter of Horses in this country for Human consumption now they are being shipped to Canada and Mexico to horrific kill plants. There is also an online petition at The Animal Rescue Site (while there click a… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

As I sit here with my two little dogs and Agnes the friendly cat piled on my lap. (I can barely type)I know how much love, companionship, happiness and joy my pets bring to my life. I cannot imagine a home without several dogs and cats in it. It just would not be a home. I think that it is because there are so many other people that feel exactly t… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

I admit since the Barron County Humane Society moved to Barron I have not volunteered there as much as I used to. When my now, 17 yr old Daughter, and I wanted something fun to do we would go down the street to visit the puppies and kittens when the shelter was down the street. Twice I ended up bringing a dog then a cat home. What is amazing to me… read more

Posted in Pet Services

What a fantastic way to help the community. It is a sad fact that domestic abuse is a part of our society. Often an abuser will hold the abused captive by threats to pets and/or children if they try to leave. The kids go with of course but where do the dogs or cats go? Any person that physically abuses his or her partner will have most likely alre… read more