Columbia County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Portage, Wisconsin

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N7768 Industrial Road, Portage, WI 53901

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Adoptable Pets at Columbia County Humane Society

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Stray 580

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr

Portage, WI

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Stray 575

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs

Portage, WI

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(when grown) -
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Charlie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Lumi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

Portage, WI

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Eira

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Yule

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Portage, WI

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(when grown) -
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Aspen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Autumn

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Garnet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) -
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Shelter FAQs

Columbia County Humane Society (CCHS) is a private, non-profit organization that depends primarily on donated funds. CCHS is independent. It is neither controlled nor governed by any local, state or national animal welfare organization. Programs and Services CCHS provides a multitude of services, including: Managing the population of stray and abandoned animals. Providing shelter and necessary healthcare for unwanted animals, with the goal of placement in new homes. Our adoption program. Be a recipient agency for abused animals. Offering dog obedience classes. Specific programs include: Education Program Our education program is available to area schools and other groups interested in having a speaker come and talk about animal issues. The presentation will be tailored towards the age group. Email us for more information. Shelter Tours Twice each year CCHS holds open houses at the shelter. We also can schedule specialized tours of the shelter by request. Newsletter The "Watchdog" is published quarterly by the CCHS. Humane Officer The Humane Officer is dispatched through the Columbia County Sheriff's department. Duties include investigating complaint calls about animal neglect and cruelty.
CCHS serves Columbia and surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Rates and Discounts
Normal adoption fees: (fees are guidelines and may be different. See animal description for the adoption fee)
Dog adoption fee includes: spaying/neutering, Micro-chipping, Heartworm testing and standard vaccinations.
• Adult Dogs (over 35 lbs) $150 + tax
• Adult Dogs (under 35 lbs) $175 and up + tax
• Puppies (under 7 mos) $225 and up + tax

Cat adoption fee includes: spaying/neutering, and standard vaccinations.
• Adult Cats over 6 years - No Fee
• Adult Cats 1 year to 6 years $10 + tax
• Young Adult Cats 6 months to 1 year $40 + tax
• Kittens (6 mos and under) $80 + tax

Adoption Discounts:
• Senior Cats & Dogs 25% discount
• Senior Citizens 25% discount
• CCHS Members 25% discount


Adoption Policy

Anyone wishing to adopt an animal must fill out an application and go through a screening process.
Applications are available either at the shelter or on-line.
Every effort is made to match the family and animal who are right for each other.
Same-day adoptions are allowed on already altered dogs and cats. Dog owners should bring their dogs to meet the adoptable dogs. You should have veterinary references available for your current pets. You should also have landlord information available, a leash/collar for dogs and a cat carrier for cats. If you pick an animal that has not yet been altered, you will have to wait for the surgery to be performed before taking it home.
CCHS has the right to deny any application for any reason.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Columbia County Humane Society

Desiderata Rescue - Midwest Transport

11464 NS 3510 RD, Portage, WI 53901

Sauk County Humane Society

618 Linn St., Baraboo, WI 53913

CWSTAG, Central Wisconsin Save the Animal Group

W8433 Dumke Road, Portage, WI 53901

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Alyssa (maroon collar)

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 5 mos

Baraboo, WI

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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Benny

Norwich Terrier/Border Terrier

Male, Puppy

Portage, WI

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Abelia

Australian Shepherd

Female, Senior

Portage, WI

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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