Columbia County Humane Society

Columbia County Humane Society is a dog training and animal welfare organization in Portage, WI, located at N7768 Industrial Road. It holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews.

The society was incorporated in 1925 to address the growing need to care for unwanted and abandoned animals. It was recognized as a charitable tax-exempt corporation in 1975. The first shelter was constructed in 1978. Twenty years later, a new shelter was built at Highway 16 West and Industrial Road. The current facility opened in 1998 to accommodate the increasing number of animals needing care and to provide increased services to the community. The mission is to ensure the protection, sheltering, and welfare of all animals in and around Columbia County through a cooperative effort with citizens.

Each year, the Humane Society provides care and shelter to approximately 1,300 animals. These include strays brought in by local officials, transfers from other shelters or rescues, and animals surrendered by their owners. Over the years, the society has saved countless lives through immediate care and treatment, ultimately finding happy, loving homes for otherwise unwanted animals.

The organization holds DATCP License #266742-DS. Appointments are necessary for both adoptions and redemptions (stray reclaim). Interested adopters can view animals online, submit an application, and have a staff member contact them to navigate the process and verify availability. Supply donations can be dropped off anytime, with a designated drop-off area at the front entrance for use when the shelter is closed.

Contact information includes phone 608-742-3666 and fax 608-745-1256. The staff includes Executive Director Susan Bratcher and Shelter Manager Jennifer Schkirkie. Office support is provided by Office Assistant Debra Wilson and Office Manager Mae Friederich. Full-time animal caregivers are Heather Winkler and Lauren Hermanowicz. Part-time caregivers include Melissa Lueptow, Asher Richmond, Natalie Nielsen, Sienna Fehd, and Serina Seiler. Pick-up personnel are Tayler Licitar and Sherri Freedom-Zimprich. The Board of Directors consists of President and Treasurer Andrea Von Hoff, Vice President Sandra Brunt, Secretary Jessica Herbert, and Directors Andy Anderson, Lisa Schell, Lu Ann Kampen, Erica Zellmer, and Vicki Sukowski.

The Columbia County Humane Society is situated on N7768 Industrial Road in Portage, WI, approximately half a mile from State Highway 16.

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