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

Posted in Current Events

For those of you who are concerned about the puppy mill industry in Wisconsin, there will be another protest at Horst Stables in Thorp (WI). This event is organized by the Clark County Humane Society. Check out their site or nowisconsinpuppymills.com for more information. read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Well, last night we brought Cora down into the living room and she didn't hide when she saw the other cats. As a matter of fact she played, played, and played! She's still down here, hiding, but at least she's starting to socialize a bit more. It's been around four months now, maybe by next year she'll be a confident member of the "herd." read more

Posted in General

Well, we had more snow last night, and the first thing I saw this morning were many paw prints, coming from all directions, ending up at our feeding stations. While I rarely actually "see" Coco, Claire or Harry, it's good to know they're doing well! Rhett and Cora used to be part of this gang, but not any more--they've moved to the "big house." read more