Columbia County Humane Society
Animal shelter in Portage, Wisconsin
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http://www.cchswi.orgDonation
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N7768 Industrial Road, Portage, WI 53901Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Columbia County Humane Society
Bailey
Belgian Malinois
Female, 4 yrs
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Wren
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 5 mos
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Spunk
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Farley
Domestic Longhair
Male, 1 yr
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Sparrow
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 5 mos
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Rocket
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Calypso
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 8 yrs
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Savita
Domestic Mediumhair
Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Lark
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 5 mos
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
1 - 9 of 35 pets available
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.
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.
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
Honey Hill Animal Rescue, Transport & Sanctuary (HHARTS)
WI Dells, WI 53965
Desiderata Rescue - Midwest Transport
11464 NS 3510 RD, Portage, WI 53901
First Friends Animal Rescue Inc.
3408 W. 11th Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Abby **Visually impaired**
Domestic Shorthair
Female, Adult
Montello, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Needs special attention
Needs special attention
Story
Kenny
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Young
Montello, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
Good with cats
Story
Polaris
German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Shepherd
Female, Young
Portage, WI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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