Happy Endings No-Kill Cat Shelter

Animal shelter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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5349 Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53220

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Adoptable Pets at Happy Endings No-Kill Cat Shelter

Photo of Teddy & Lucky

Teddy & Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Milwaukee, WI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of Squishy

Squishy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Milwaukee, WI

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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LOTS of Kittens

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Milwaukee, WI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
House-trained
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1 - 3 of 3 pets available

Shelter FAQs

Happy Endings is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), no-kill organization run solely by volunteers who have been saving lives since 1994. It is the mission of Happy Endings to find permanent homes for unwanted, stray, abused or feral animals that are brought to us or rescued from the street.

As a no kill cat shelter, our mission is to promote the humane and ethical treatment of abandoned, unwanted, and abused cats through active implementation of the mission and community education. Our specific focus is on promoting the health, rehabilitation and placement of cats into forever loving homes and providing educational outreach within our community

Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding area. Please email us for more information or stop in and ask.
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters must fill out an application and go through an interview. Our adoption facilitators walk them through the shelter and help them find the perfect animal that would best match their homes. After a potential adopter signs up for a specific animal, there is a cool-down period.


We do veterinarian and reference checks, background cheks and also speak with the landlord.


Please note applicants must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for adopting a cat from Happy Endings.

Adoption fees:
** Kittens (under 7 months) $170
** 7 months to 8 years $100
** 8+ years $60
** Adopt two or more and receive 25% off the total

Services included in the adoption fee:
- Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus tests
- Distemper Shots (age appropriate)
- Rabies Booster (age appropriate)
- Dewormer
- Checked for fleas and ticks
- Wellness check-up
- Microchip
- Spay/Neuter


Under no circumstances do our animals leave the shelter the same day they are signed up for.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Happy Endings No-Kill Cat Shelter

Rescue Gang

4525 W Burnham St, West Milwaukee, WI 53219

Urban Cat Coalition

Milwaukee, WI 53227

Ruff Luck Dog Rescue

2012 S 78th Street, West Allis, WI 53219

Photo of Laura $450

Laura $450

Chihuahua

Female, 7 mos

West Milwaukee, WI

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
Photo of Rocky Road $550

Rocky Road $550

Great Dane/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 10 mos

West Milwaukee, WI

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
Photo of Mischief

Mischief

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Milwaukee, WI

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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