Meet Henry. He's a 10-year-old senior Beagle who enjoys a daily stroll and fine dining.  This sweet dog does best with older kids and he'd excel with a companion who would enjoy teaching him new cues and tricks.  He deserves to be the center of your attention and would prefer to be the only canine in your heart and home!  Henry was surrendered to us because he "wasn't a good hunting dog," but we can attest to the fact that he is a world-class, champion snuggler. 

Learn more about Henry or meet him at the Wisconsin Humane Society, 45th & Wisconsin Avenue. Would he be a good match for you? 

TEACHERS!  The Wisconsin Humane Society and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering a one-credit course for teachers and pre-service teachers on incorporating humane education in the classroom.  

Summer 2010 ED POL 379-141 (#30068): Current Topics in Community Education
Teaching Kids about Kindness: Developing & Implementing Humane Education into the Classroom
1 Undergraduate Credit

Course meets:  Saturdays, June 26th & July 31st , 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI
 

Course Description:
This course is designed to meet the needs of current teachers & pre-service teachers who would like to incorporate the principles of humane education into their classroom curriculum.  By integrating humane education concepts into existing curriculum, teachers will develop strategies to help children foster a respect for all living creatures.

For more information on this course, contact Dezarae Jones-Hartwig at
dhartwig@wihumane.org.

For registration information, please visit:
http://www.edoutreach.soe.uwm.edu and click on “Programs and Courses.”

In April, a driver killed their mom on Highway 100 when they were only one day old. But on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., all fourteen babies were released back into the wild with a brand new future! Thanks to everyone who helped the baby ducklings with a donation for their care. 

See more pictures of their release in Greenfield yesterday.

View other wild animals currently in rehab at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Get Your Raffle Tickets for a Red Mini!!!
Raffle tickets are now on sale at WHS and OHS for very exciting prizes. This year's top prize is a 2010 Mini Cooper with all the bells and whistles! Wouldn't you look perfect in this little red car, cruisin' along the lakefront? The second place winner goes home with $500 cash and the 3rd place winner gets $250 cash! Tickets are only $5 or 5 for $20 and the proceeds go right back to help us save more injured, homeless and abused animals. The drawing will be held at this year's Hope's Lights event.

We're breakin' out the catnip for a very special cause! It's FelineFest at the Wisconsin Humane Society this month, and we are hoping to find homes for 375 cats.

During the month of June, every cat adopter will take home a great prize, including treats and catnip squares. Adoption fees range from $150 for kittens five months and younger, to completely waived fees for adult cats more than one year of age. Included in the cat adoption are spay/neuter, first distemper vaccination, initial deworming, feline leukemia testing, microchip implant, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a 30 day gift of ShelterCare Pet Insurance. VIEW ADOPTABLE CATS NOW!

Homeless Cats Seeking Homes
Wisconsin Humane Society sees dramatic increase in kitten surrenders

 Interested in adopting a cat? There is no better time, as the Wisconsin Humane Society has an unusually large population of adoptable cats, and staff members hope to have a busy week of cat adoptions.

“We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of surrendered cats and kittens the last few weeks, and just yesterday alone we had 63 animals surrendered, of which 42 were cats or kittens,” said Alison Fotsch, counseling services manager. “The reasons range from allergies in the family and moving families, to owners passing away.”

The Wisconsin Humane Society has already adopted 324 cats this month, but they hope to reach 375 by the 4th of July weekend.

During the month of June, every cat adopter will take home a great prize, including treats and catnip squares. Adoption fees range from $150 for kittens five months and younger, to completely waived fees for adult cats more than one year of age. Included in the cat adoption are spay/neuter, first distemper vaccination, initial deworming, feline leukemia testing, microchip implant, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a 30 day gift of ShelterCare Pet Insurance.