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Wisconsin animal shelters

There are 492 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite animal shelters employ 1,351 people, earn more than $74 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $151 million.
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Animal shelters by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
92
 
$13,311,539
Madison
 
66
 
$15,752,143
Green Bay
 
27
 
$1,756,983
Wausau
 
25
 
$3,127,963
Appleton
 
24
 
$1,201,255
Janesville
 
21
 
$2,237,282
Racine
 
18
 
$1,259,031
La Crosse
 
16
 
$2,343,606
Sheboygan
 
14
 
$2,559,851
Oshkosh
 
13
 
$1,711,304
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Job trends for Wisconsin animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
58
1-10
 
22
11-25
 
28
26-100
 
12
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
117
$250k to $1M
 
63
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 492

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
$6.1m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
127
EIN
39-6108644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Farm Sanctuary

Heartland Farm Sanctuary fosters compassion by rescuing and rehabilitating abused farm animals, offering lifelong care, humane education programs, and experiential therapy in a welcoming space.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
55
EIN
27-0244485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue reduces euthanasia rates and rescues/rehomes dogs/cats while operating a low-cost clinic.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
126
EIN
20-3627106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeshore Humane Society

Lakeshore Humane Society shelters and protects companion animals, reunites lost pets through microchipping, supports surrenders, promotes fostering, and places adoptable animals in permanent homes.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
22
EIN
39-1142305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Sheboygan County

Preventing animal cruelty, relieving suffering and extending humane education in Sheboygan, WI. Provides food, shelter and medical treatment for stray or unwanted animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
79
EIN
39-1050684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue provides foster care, medical care, grooming and permanent placement for dogs and cats in Somerset, WI.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
23
EIN
27-1835287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eau Claire Community Humane Association (ECCHA)

ECCHA provides education, resources and support for animal welfare. They impound stray animals and accept surrendered pets in Eau Claire County.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
40
EIN
39-6125537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary

Happily Ever After provides lifetime care to companion animals and has found homes for 685 cats and dogs in 2022. Located in Marion, WI.
Revenue
$916.7k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
20-4031006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watertown Humane Society

Rescue, care and placement of animals in Watertown and surrounding communities while educating the public on animal welfare.
Revenue
$985.3k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
19
EIN
39-1097337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sauk County Humane Society

Sauk County Humane Society cares for animals, helps owners in need, and provides adoption services. Located in Baraboo, WI.
Revenue
$888.8k
Assets
$647.2k
Employees
25
EIN
39-1381967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shawano County Humane Society

Shawano County Humane Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Shawano, WI whose mission is: Shawano County Humane Society provides humane animal care, education and adoption services.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
54
EIN
39-1718299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Waupaca County

HSWC shelters, neuters, adopts and provides support for pets. Additionally, they offer pet loss support groups, animal behavior counseling, and humane education programs.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
15
EIN
39-1490870
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin

Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Monona, WI whose mission is: Underdog Pet Rescue rescues and adopts cats and dogs while providing vet services in Madison, WI.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$799.5k
Employees
28
EIN
45-4808363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwoods Humane Society

Northwoods Humane Society shelters animals, facilitates adoptions, promotes responsible pet ownership, and provides community resources for animal care and welfare.
Revenue
$886.9k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
11
EIN
39-1634807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Cat Project

Madison Cat Project saves and adopts cats, reduces the free-roaming cat population humanely, and educates the community on animal welfare.
Revenue
$754.8k
Assets
$956.7k
Employees
11
EIN
51-0534813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Green County Humane Society (GCHS)

Provide shelter, food and veterinary services for homeless animals in the community until new homes are found.
Revenue
$779.7k
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
16
EIN
39-1305320
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ocean Connections

Ocean Connections inspires ocean conservation action through education, interactive experiences, and marine mammal science, while providing exceptional care and second chances for seals and sea lions.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$444.6k
Employees
31
EIN
83-0524624
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clark County Humane Society (CCHS)

Clark County Humane Society (CCHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and adoption of cats and dogs. They assist the lost, surrendered, unwanted and unloved pets of the area.
Revenue
$994.3k
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
48
EIN
39-1595272
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Neenah Animal Shelter

Neenah Animal Shelter provides shelter and care for adoptable pets, promoting prevention of cruelty to animals in Neenah, WI.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
21
EIN
39-1030012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fur Seasons

The Fur Seasons Inc mission is to rescue abandoned and abused cats from kuwait and The united states, provide a safe place for them to heal and rest, and then find them forever homes with loving families.
Revenue
$983.0k
Assets
$322.3k
Employees
16
EIN
33-1388395
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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