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Milwaukee animal shelters

There are 92animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Milwaukeemetro area, including the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha. Combined, these Milwaukee metro animal sheltersemploy 559 people, earn more than $30 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $80 million.
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Job trends for Milwaukee animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
15
1-10
2
11-25
1
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Milwaukee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
25
$250k to $1M
3
$1M to $5M
3
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Milwaukee

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Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS)

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County leads the community in animal welfare and assures sanctuary for animals in need.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
120
EIN
39-6108644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Humane Society

Wisconsin Humane Society places animals in loving homes, engages youth programs and strengthens the human-animal bond. Located in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
330
EIN
39-0810533
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County Humane Society (WCHS)

The mission of WCHS is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty, to provide care for animals afflicted by neglect and abandonment, and to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7009054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmbrook Humane Society (EBHS)

The Elm-Brook Humane Society (EBHS) is a not-for-profit organization that was started in 1964. Elmbrook Humane Society's mission is to provide shelter for homeless animals, promote the human animal bond, and prevent animal cruelty and neglect.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
44
EIN
39-6091712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stray Dog Support

Global non-profit helping defenseless and vulnerable street dogs by providing financial support to local advocates.
Revenue
$924.9k
Assets
$281.8k
Employees
0
EIN
83-4373752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lisa Levenstein Foundation

The Good Dog Foundation rescues, cares for, treats, and places all breeds of dogs as part of its mission. It operates as an animal protection and welfare organization in Mequon, WI.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$999.7k
Employees
0
EIN
73-1653911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pawsitive Sanctuary

Pawsitive Sanctuary offers medical aid, care, and a safe haven for sick, injured, and paralyzed animals. Located in Kewaskum, WI.
Revenue
$123.9k
Assets
$91.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4402385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emilie S Foster Crew

Emilie S Foster Crew is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Milwaukee, WI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-1704675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Rescued Mastiffs

Rescue and find homes for English Mastiffs/provide education for the breed. Rescue english Mastiffs from shelters and find them good homes.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2040383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mutt Life Dog Rescue of Wisconsin

Mutt Life Dog Rescue of Wisconsin is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Cedarburg, WI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4412737
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Yorkie Rescue (UYR)

Rescue and rehabilitation of Yorkshire Terriers and other small breed dogs. Education of the public in the proper care of Yorkshire Terriers and other small breed dogs. Forever care of rescued dogs not eligible for adoption.
Revenue
$236.7k
Assets
$336.2k
Employees
0
EIN
22-3873612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

K9pawtrol Rescue Company

K9pawtrol Rescue Company is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Belgium, WI that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2806702
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tailwaggers 911

Tailwaggers 911 rescues unwanted, lost, or mistreated dogs, nurses them back to health and matches them with loving responsible owners. The organization's programs have successfully facilitated the adoption of 271 dogs in 2022.
Revenue
$106.8k
Assets
$4,764
Employees
1
EIN
26-0805064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cream City Pah

Cream City Pah is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Milwaukee, WI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3055360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greyhound Pets of America / Wisconsin

Greyhound Pets of America / Wisconsin helps find adoptive homes for retired racing greyhounds through their program, which has resulted in 90 successful adoptions.
Revenue
$107.4k
Assets
$77.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-1886802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cheshire Cat Sanctuary

Cheshire Cat Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Mukwonago, WI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3696331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Boston Terrier Rescue

Wisconsin Boston Terrier Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Waukesha, WI that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-3535999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Love Care Compassion Corporation

Love Care Compassion Corporation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Greenfield, WI that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3994880
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opca Shelter Network Alliance

Opca Shelter Network Alliance is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Milwaukee, WI that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2878454
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Labor of Love Dog Rescue

Labor of Love Dog Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Brookfield, WI that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0432808
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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