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I didn't know what was going on, but I was in this dark cage and it was moving back and forth. Plus it vibrated. Then, there were these loud humming noises. Even worse, everything stunk like wet dogs. I thought I was dying!!! It was a TOTAL nightmare. My teeth were chattering when I got to the shelter, I was so scared. So they named me Chatter. It's a brand new world here in the shelter. I used to live outside but I like this place better. I feel safe here. So now the volunteers are teaching me how to be a lap cat. They want me to be adopted into a family like yours. I think it sounds wonderful. I think I could love a life with people and kitchens and sunny windows and soft beds. How about your house? Donated photos by Sunshine Photo, 608/293-0258, Viroqua WI |
ADOPTED!!! Hi there!!! I'm Bess, the best little labbie girl in the shelter. Well, okay, I will tell the truth. I am the only little labbie girl in the shelter. But I am pretty good if I do say so myself. I'm smart. My new friends at the shelter said so. Plus I'm sweet-natured. And I have lots of youthful labbie energy. I got lost one day and ended up at the shelter. Someone called the sheriff because I was wandering around by myself. My family didn't come looking for me—I just don't understand it. Why didn't they look for me? Why did they just give up on me? Didn't they love me? Well, the shelter life is okay. I get to play outside in the exercise pens and go for walks with my new friends. The food is pretty okay and I have my own kennel. I'm safe and I'm healthy. I'm just waiting for my new life to begin. With you??? |
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Wish List Top Ten
- Computer
- Frontline flea and tick preventative (no collars please)
- Plastic cat carriers (small and medium)
- Non-clumping clay cat litter
- Bleach, laundry detergent, dish soap
- Canned cat and dog food
- Printer ink (hp 27 and 22)
- Paper towels
- Stamps
- Medium collars for dogs
Other Items
- Metal or plastic shelving unit
- Thick leashes
- Dog and cat toys
- Printer paper
- Windex or glass cleaner
- Dryer sheets
- Dish soap
- Garbage bags (13 and 30 gallon)
- Latex gloves
- Gas card for the van
- Sandwich board portable sign (for advertising next to the road)
We no longer use newspaper and therefore request it not be donated. Thank you.
© 2010 The Vernon County Humane
Society, Viroqua, Wisconsin
All Rights Reserved.
FOR THE SHELTER KITTIES—Our kitties would love to get these kennel door mount scratchers to help them sharpen their claws and stretch. Please consider donating a case or a half-case!
Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone.
If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for another dog to sleep in comfort, please donate a Kuranda dog bed.
2010 Shelter Events
Fat-burning Strategy:
Walk shelter dogs 1 hr./wk.
Calories burned: varies by dog. Happiness earned: count the tail wags. Your feelings about doing something wonderful for homeless animals: PRICELESS.
A shelter dog or cat is waiting to rescue someone like you from years of loneliness.
Why adopt an ADULT shelter dog or cat? Ten practical reasons that can make life easier for the whole family!
KENNEL-OFFICE HOURS
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Regular Hours:
Sunday-Closed
Monday-Closed
Tuesday 1-4pm
Wednesday 1-4pm
Thursday 1-6pm
Friday-Appointment Only
Saturday Noon-4pm
Meet Bethany Heins, the Executive Director of the Vernon County Humane Society. Bethany comes to us with years of valuable metropolitan shelter experience in Illinois. She has a bachelors degree in the environmental sciences. She has ties to Viroqua and many interests. She joined us on March 1, 2009.
FOUND!
Call 608-637-6955 for information.
07/21/2010 Tan and white male medium sized, mixed breed dog, possible hound/pit bull cross, Town of Webster
07/20/10 Mixed breed dog, female, tan with black (fawn), wearing collar, Village of Coon Valley
Did you know that we do MICROCHIPPING for just $40? Call 637-6955 for more information.