Posted in Behavior & Training

My Millie seems to be getting more and more less tolerant of the other cats. Even her sister gets swatted at when she walks by. It hasn't been that long since their last checkup and she seems healthy, except for the nasty attitude. Well, she's telling me (and everyone else in the house) that something isn't right. If she wants to be an only cat she… read more

Posted in General

Recently, The WCHS has received lots of bedspreads from local hotels. After thoroughly cleaned, I've been making them into wonderful beds for the shelter cats. They're already quilted, so half the job is already done. Contact your local establishments to see if they'll donate the same for your shelter. read more

Posted in Adoptions

Our A-CATemy Awards promotions was a great success! Aside from finding homes for about 30 of our celebrity felines, the shelter received great publicity. Plus, the new owners really enjoyed their free celebrity gift bags! We'll definitely do this again next year. read more

Posted in Legislation

For those of you who may not be on The Washington County Humane Society list, but are concerned about the puppy mill crisis in Wisconsin, read on: I want to alert you to an important event that will be happening March 11, 2009 in Thorp, Wisconsin: Horst Stables will again be auctioning off dogs from puppy mills. Over the past several years ma… read more

Posted in Adoptions

Why do some cats seem to fly out of the shelter and others, like Angel and Cookie wait and wait for that perfect home. These cats are absolute treasures yet they're still at the shelter. If I didn't already have eight, they'd be in my house right now! read more