Wisconsin Humane Society - Racine Campus

Our mission is to make a difference for animals and the people who love them.

Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has been saving the lives of animals in need for generations. WHS is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis.

WHS annually serves more than 40,000 animals and their families. We receive no general government funding and we are not part of any national umbrella organization. As the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin, WHS offers the following services:

• An adoption program that matches 13,000+ animals with new families each year; we do not euthanize animals to make space in our shelters, and animals in our adoption program have as long as it takes to find a new home.
• Stray/lost animal and law enforcement holding services for municipalities in Door, Brown, Ozaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, which reunite thousands of pets with their families each year
• Intake support and services for surrendered animals from Door, Brown, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties
• Affordable vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter services open to the public
• Pet food pantries that provide pet food, treats, and cat litter, etc. to bridge gaps in accessing these important resources
• Community outreach programs that connect families with resources for their pets
• A foster program for animals who need extra support or a break from the shelter
• Dog training classes for dogs and puppies, as well as online pet support tips for behavior concerns
• Youth programs to engage and inspire the next generation of animal lovers
• Retail merchandise at our Animal Antics stores at each campus, and online
• The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which provides rescue, rehabilitation, and release for roughly 5,000 wild animals annually at our Milwaukee Campus.