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Now that spring has arrived in northwestern Wisconsin, and the past few days have been absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, we are all feeling that "spring fever" craving to be outside - totally understandable - but, please, please, please save a couple of minutes to logon and vote for HSBC. We also need you to continue to sell our cause to friends… read more

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Believe it or not, with all the writing I have done about dealing with the cold and ice, I am now having to write about the heat. I was at HSBC this afternoon, and boy, was it hot in there. Apparently, there is a problem with the heating unit in the cat room and reception room. The thermostat has been constantly turned down and the heat in both … read more

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Just want to say thank you to all that voted today for the Humane Society of Barron County. We greatly appreciate your support and please vote for HSBC again tomorrow! read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

I wonder how many kids are going to get cute little bunnies in their Easter baskets today? Cute little bunnies who will spend their lives cooped up in a cage. Cute little bunnies who will grow up to be big bunnies, who will end up being dropped off at a shelter somewhere. Happy Easter everyone! read more

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I stopped by the Humane Society of Barron County (HSBC) today and saw something that made my heart skip a beat - people playing with dogs in the outside pens. It's been a long time since I've had the pleasure of watching adults, kids, and dogs playing together at the shelter. Spring seems to have finally arrived in northwest Wisconsin and all th… read more