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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Sahara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Portage, WI

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Grace

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Compass

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Portage, WI

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Luna

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Justice

Chihuahua

Male, 11 yrs 7 mos

Portage, WI

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Benji

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs

Portage, WI

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Stray 164

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs

Portage, WI

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Stray 163

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr

Portage, WI

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Stray 165

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs

Portage, WI

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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.