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PLEASE VOTE AND HELP CCHS WIN!!
You can now text your vote in addition to voting online! Text 100854 to Pepsi (73774).
Standard text messaging rates apply. Time is running out!!
We are part of the Pepsi 'Refresh Everything' project and we're in the running for a $250,000 grant!! As
of July 28th we are ranked at #13! We need your vote every day in July. Please read about our idea to help puppy mill dogs here or by clicking on the box above. Then vote. Tell all of your friends, coworkers, family, and anybody you meet on the street that we need more
votes. We need to win so that we can help so many more puppy mill dogs to have a normal, happy life! Thank you
for your help!! UPDATE: You may have read some of the comments on the bottom
of our entry in the contest, and may have noted other groups are voting for us. There is a lot of teamwork taking place!
You are allowed ten votes per day. After you have voted for CCHS, please help to support our friends that are voting
for us by returning their vote. You may also vote for other groups you feel are worthy and ask that they consider voting
for us. Be sure to leave a comment on the bottom of the page when you vote so that other groups know you are supporting
them. It really helps to make a difference! Thank you!!
Have you been thinking of adopting a new cat or kitten? Right now we have a fantastic selection
of cats and kittens available for adoption at CCHS. For a limited time, you can adopt two for price of one. That
means that you can take home two new feline friends for only $30.00 (plus tax). Plus, if the second kitty isn't
already spayed or neutered, that will available through our FixaPet program at no additional cost to you. There's
never been a better time to check out the kitties at CCHS. We'll be delighted to help you find a couple of new
furry friends!
  CCHS is on Facebook! Follow us by clicking on the Facebook logo above! Our
Facebook Fan Page is now even more exciting, as we're featuring our Happy Homes Photos! It's been a long time
since we've been able to share these great pictures, so we're really happy to have them on our Facebook page.
Be sure to sign up as a fan and then check back every day to see who's been adopted!
BK
is proud to announce that he now has his own Facebook page as well. He'd love to invite everybody to be his new
friend. Just click on his picture to the right to visit his Facebook page.
'ADOPT A FRIEND' at Shoppes at Wood
Ridge on Saturday, August 28th
"Adopt a Friend", our adoption fair, will be at Shoppes at Wood Ridge in Marshfield on Saturday,
August 28th, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We'll be bringing adoptable cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. Stop
by and catch up with what's going on at CCHS. Be sure to visit with the animals. You never know, you might
just find a new best friend! Look for us in our new store front, the old Payless Shoe Store. We'll have lots
of information about the Shelter and some great merchandise to check out too. See you then!
Need a
new roof? Got an old roof in need of repair? BB Roofing has got you covered!
Down-home service from experienced roofers specializing in shingles or steel on any type of building – No job
too big or too small. Call for your free, no obligation estimate. “BB Roofing did an absolutely amazing job for us. We needed a major re-roofing on the old part,
as well as a new roof over our 6,000 sq ft addition. They were prompt, very reasonably priced, wonderful to work with
and did a fabulous job for us. We couldn’t be happier with their work and would recommend them to anyone. Stop by the
Shelter sometime and see a sample of their work.” – Chuck Wegner, Shelter Manager at Clark County
Humane Society As an added benefit, if you mention Clark County
Humane Society when hiring them to do your roof, BB Roofing will donate $100 to the shelter to help the animals.
Call Ben or Lacy at 715-305-3595 or 715-305-3515 or email labbrooks@yahoo.com.
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| 'Sylvia' is looking for a special home! Click on her picture to see and read more. |
Special Needs Cats
at CCHS
We currently have two very special cats at CCHS, and they are looking for some special homes.
If you have just the right home with lots of love to share, we may have the perfect match for you! Read on....
"Sylvia" showed up
at the home of one of our volunteers. Much to everyone's surprise, Sylvia started having kittens. We rushed
Sylvia to a foster home, where she proceeded to have 11 kittens. It was a big family, but Sylvia was a good mom. Sadly,
Sylvia tested positive for Feline Leukemia when we did her blood test. (Thankfully, her kittens tested negative.)
Please click here to see more pictures of Sylvia and read more about FIV. Sylvia is a very
sweet girl. She was pretty scared when she first came to us, but her foster family really helped her to learn to trust
people. Sylvia is now 2 1/2 years old and is a spayed female. She's also polydactyl and has extra toes on
each of her feet. She just loves attention and being petted. She has a gorgeous long-haired coat that's very soft.
She is a playful girl and would love to get more exercise and playtime than she does now, as she's staying in the Isolation
Ward at the Shelter. She's very hopeful to find the wonderful new home she's looking for!
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| 'Valerie' is looking for someone special to love! Click on her picture to see and read more! |
"Valerie" came to us as a stray. She was in rather tough shape. She was dirty, skinny
and bedraggled, with her beautiful coat a mess. We don't know what her background is, and she can't tell us.
We do know that her wonderful personality is just outstanding! Valerie is about 3 1/2 years old and is a spayed female.
Valerie's only problem is that she tested positive for FIV, or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Please click here to see more pictures of Valerie and read more about FIV. Valerie did have a rough time when she was out on her own, as she also suffered an injury to her spine and tail.
It doesn't cause her any pain or discomfort, but she can't raise her beautiful tail like most kitties. Valerie
has done well since being at the Shelter, and her coat is now thick and soft. She's gained weight, and just loves
all the attention she can get. She's living is our Isolation Ward now, so she's definitely anxious to find a
new home of her own.
Both Valeria and Sylvia are very healthy cats, showing no symptoms or complications from their diseases.
Both have beautiful soft, fluffy coats, and both have the sweetest personalities ever. Given the proper care, each can
live a long, normal life. Neither FIV or FeLV can be transmitted to people, dogs, or animals (other than cats).
The only absolute requirement is that they be the only cat in their new home (or live with other similarly positive cats)
and they can never be outside. We simply would never want to put any other cats at risk. If
you are looking for a fabulous new friend and have just the right home, please consider Valerie or Sylvia for your family.
Each has an enormous amount of love to share in their heart, they just need to find the right person to share it with!
Governor Signs AB250!
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| Governor Doyle signs AB-250 into law! |
On Tuesday, December 1st, Governor Doyle signed AB-250, the Commercial Dog Breeders Licensure Bill
into Law. What a wonderful day for dogs in Wisconsin!! We are so proud to have been part of the incredible effort
that went into making this happen! We thank everyone who worked so hard and for so long. This history-making law
is going to make a huge difference in the lives of dogs in Wisconsin puppy mills. There will be an 18-month period before
the law actually takes effect, during which time the Administrative Rules will be written. These rules will provide
the specifices for the enforcement of the new law. We know that there are many, many dogs in puppy mills now who
will be needing our help in the future. We will continue to do everything we can to make a difference!
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| AB-250 will make a difference in the lives of puppy mill dogs. |
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| Cheri & Chuck Wegner from CCHS with Governor Jim Doyle |
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| CCHS staff with FVHA Director Deb Lewis, Senator Kreitlow, Rep Smith, & WPMP Director Eilene Ribbens |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT CCHS!!
Volunteers are a very important part of the work we do at CCHS, and right now
we find our team running short! Due to job changes, conflicting schedules, moves, etc., our team of volunteers has been
recently depleted. All of the animals at CCHS really depend on our volunteers to take care of them.
We currently have openings for volunteers to work with the dogs on Wednesday evening, Friday evening, and weekends (morning
and evening). We are in need of assistance with the cat care on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings and weekends
(mornings). In addition, we always have days where we need fill-ins as our regular volunteers are not available.
We are very flexible with our scheduling, and will be glad to help coordinate schedules so that you can help out.
If you've been thinking of helping to care for the animals staying with us at the Shelter, there's never been
a better time to get involved! There's no better feeling in the world than helping a homeless animal find it's
way to a new forever home. Please think about joining our team. You may contact the Shelter at 715-743-4550 during
our open hours or you can email us at petshelter@email.com. There's also a volunteer sign-up form (click here) right here on our website. We desperately need your help at the Shelter, and more importantly, the dogs and cats
need your time and love. Please contact us to find out how you can help!
ANIMALS RESCUED IN WISCONSIN!
The following press release comes from HSUS, who in conjunction with ASPCA, American Humane Association
and United Animal Nations, seized 190 animals from inhumane conditions at Thyme & Sage Ranch in Cazenovia,
Wisconsin. Clark County Humane Society played an important role in laying the groundwork for the investigation that
led to this massive rescue. While saddened by the situation, we are pleased to have played an instrumental
part in bringing this tragic case to light. We are proud of our colleagues at Dane County Humane Society
and applaud their efforts to help these animals in need. We have offered to assist DCHS in any way that we can.
More details will be made public through newspaper, television and radio in the ensuing next few days. Once again,
the newly finished rescue room at our Shelter will be put to good use. Animals from the Thyme & Sage
rescue are at our Shelter now. The conditions these poor animals have suffered in point out again why
it is so very important that Wisconsin legislators pass the bills (AB-250 and SB-208) currently working their way
through the legislative process. If Wisconsin had that legislation in place previously, this entire situation could
have been avoided and hundreds of animals would not have suffered in the name of profit and greed.
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
More than 190 Animals Rescued from Appalling Conditions
in Cazenovia Cruelty Case
Animal Welfare Groups Come Together to Aid Neglected Animals
CAZENOVIA, Wis.
(May 19, 2009) - More than 190 animals - including dogs, horses, fowl, livestock and other small animals have been seized
by the Richland County Sherriff's Department from the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Cazenovia, Wis. Members of the Richland
County Sheriff's department served a search warrant at the property this morning along with responders from local and
national animal welfare organizations including The Humane Society of the United States.
The rescue was set into
motion by investigators with The HSUS who received numerous tips about cruel conditions and neglected animals in need of veterinary
care and who, in conjunction with the Dane County Humane Society, presented evidence to the Richland County District Attorney's
office. The Richland County District Attorney also requested assistance from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (ASPCA) to oversee evidence gathering and forensics. Other participating agencies include the American Humane Association,
providing assistance with animal handling and United Animal Nations, providing sheltering assistance. Dane County Humane Society
is acting as the lead local animal agency, and has called upon the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies to provide support.
Much-needed
supplies were provided by PetSmart Charities®, which sent its Emergency Relief Waggin'® full
of donated goods such as wire crates, dog food and medical supplies.
When rescuers arrived at the property, they
were greeted by a disturbing scene. Breeds ranged from Scottish Terriers to Labrador mixes, some
were suffering from serious medical ailments and housed in poor conditions. Some of the dogs had severely matted fur and serious
skin infections. They were being housed in feces-ridden, unheated barns and outdoor structures.
The ASPCA is evaluating all animals found at the site and collecting evidence for the prosecution
of the criminal case, as well as lending the services of its special forensic cruelty investigation team, comprised of disaster
animal rescuers and field service investigators. More than a dozen ASPCA animal responders are also on site, along with the
ASPCA's "Mobile
Animal Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit," a critical tool in the collection and processing
of evidence and which brings both state-of-the-art forensics tools and unmatched expertise to crime scenes.
Rescuers
are in the process of removing all of the animals and transporting them to a nearby emergency shelter set up by The HSUS and
UAN at Dane County Humane Society. Once at the shelter, the dogs will be checked by a team of
veterinarians and given
any necessary immediate medical care.
Any member of the public who believes their lost pet may have been currently
held at the Cazenovia facility should submit their information to giveshelter.org <http://www.giveshelter.org/sitemgr/> . Local officials are also urging the public to come forward with any information that may be relevant to this case.
Individuals who would like to report their
experiences with the Thyme and Sage Ranch should contact the Richland County
District Attorney's Office.
The HSUS will have broadcast-quality video and photos available from this operation
for viewing and download by news media outlets at http://video.hsus.org <http://video.hsus.org/> .
A press conference will be held today (Tuesday, May 19) at DCHS. Their address is 5132 Voges Road, Madison
WI 53718. Time is TBA.
Please see statements from involved groups below.
Media Contact: Jordan Crump
(on location in Wisconsin): 240-654-2964,
jcrump@humanesociety.org
Statements from involved organizations:
* The Humane Society of the United States: "The Humane
Society of the United States is proud to come to the aid of these neglected animals," said Alyson Bodai, Wisconsin state
director for The HSUS. "Thanks to the diligent efforts of our rescue teams these animals will soon have a second chance
at life."
* The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: "Animal cruelty is unacceptable,
and we are doing everything we can to lend our support to this critical investigation," said ASPCA President and CEO
Ed Sayres. "The ASPCA's Mobile Animal CSI unit is an important component in the effort against animal cruelty, as
it offers the ability to work on-site with the necessary tools, allowing evidence to be processed more accurately and efficiently."
* Dane County Humane Society: "Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) is committed to their mission "Helping
People Help Animals" and is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of all animals in Dane County and our surrounding
communities. DCHS stands behind the investigation of Thyme and Sage Ranch and plans to fulfill the needs of the ASPCA and
HSUS teams to the best of our abilities as they work through the evidence of this overwhelming case of neglect. DCHS could
not help the thousands of animals that enter our doors each year without the devotion of our community and we thank our volunteers
and donors for their continued support throughout the next challenging weeks."
* United Animal Nations: "UAN's
volunteers are specially trained to care for animals who have been traumatized by natural disasters or mass cruelty situations,"
said UAN Emergency Services Manager Janell Matthies. "Our volunteers have traveled to Cazenovia from across the upper
Midwest to give the animals rescued from the Thyme and Sage Ranch the personal attention they will need to overcome years
of neglect and make a successful transition to permanent, loving homes."
* PetSmart Charities®: "Seeing
animals subjected to this level of neglect is truly heartbreaking," said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of
PetSmart Charities®. "We applaud the efforts of the local and national animal and law enforcement agencies involved
in this rescue operation and are proud to be part of this team."
The Humane Society of the United States is
the nation's largest animal protection organization - backed by 11 million Americans, or one of every 28. For more than
a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs.
Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at
humanesociety.org <http://www.humanesociety.org/> .
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RESCUE DOGS ARRIVE AT CCHS
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| Rep Jeff Smith addresses protestors and rescuers prior to the auction. |
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| CCHS Executive Director Chuck Wegner is interviewed by Jamie Paige, anchor for WQOW, Eau Claire. |
The most recent dog auction was held on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009,
in Thorp. We were there to protest! The weather was extremely cold, with an incredible wind chill that reached
30 below zero. About thirty hardy souls joined us to continue our message that puppy mills and dog auctions are just
wrong! We most certainly appreciate the efforts of everyone who participated in our protest, and we hope that they've
all thawed out by now! We were very pleased to have Channel 18, WQOW, cover the event. We were
also very excited to have Representative Jeff Smith at the protest. Rep. Smith addressed the group of protestors and
rescuers prior to the auction, sharing information about possible legislation that he is working on and hopes to introduce
soon.
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| One of the rescue groups visits CCHS after the auction, bringing several dogs to stay at CCHS. |
There were 236 dogs sold at the dog auction. There
were many buyers at the auction, including other puppy millers and breeders. In addition, a number of rescue
groups attended the auction with the purpose of saving as many dogs as they could. While the policy of CCHS is
that we do not purchase dogs at the auction, we are willing to help any dogs that need assistance after the auction.
As a result, we received 24 dogs that had been purchased by rescue groups or individuals at the auction. The rescues
know that we will do everything possible to help the dogs, both medically and socially, and so gave the dogs to us to
care for and rehome. We are delighted that we are able to assist in this manner.
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| Two Cocker Spaniels, rescued from the auction, would like to find a foster home together. |
We now have lots of dogs at the Shelter! Our new rescue
room, built specifically for this type of situation, is full!! The 24 dogs that we received are all doing well.
They have all been vet-checked and bloodwork has been sent to the lab to test for brucellosis. We should have all results
back shortly. We started to spay/neuter the dogs on Tuesday. We are thrilled that several of the dogs
have made wonderful progress and will be available for adoption shortly. Sadly, other dogs in the group are
not quite as social and have more issues. As expected with puppy mill survivors, they simply aren't used to the
human touch and are pretty scared. They need to learn that people won't always hurt them and that they can
be their friends.
We would like to invite everyone to come to the Shelter to meet
our rescue dogs and spend time with them. Socialization is critical to their progress, and we love having people hold
the dogs, talk to them, and walk them outside. Each day they are getting a little bit better, but it takes lots of
time and patience. In addition, we are placing the dogs most in need into foster homes. They simply require more
intense attention than we can provide at the Shelter. If you're interested in providing foster care, please
let us know. You can submit a foster care application through the foster care tab on the left side menu of this website.
We are also in need of donations and supplies to help care for all of the dogs. We especially need paper towels,
soft doggie treats, bleach and pinesol. Monetary donations are also most welcome as we are incurring expenses for
medical care beyond our normal budget.
Please come and see our rescue dogs at the Shelter! They are
sure to touch your heart, and we know that we can help them to have a happy future!
  Everyone at CCHS is so excited about our building project!
Construction on our new addition started on June 17th. Wonderful progress has been made, but we need your help to keep
going. As can happen with major projects, our expenses have exceeded our expectations. First we learned that our
septic system had failed and needed to be completely replaced. Then we learned last Friday that the roof on our original
building needed to be replaced. Ouch!! We very much wish to complete the project, but right now that is in jeopardy.
But that is where you can help! We desperately need donations to keep going. We are a non-profit charity and are
privately funded. We do not receive any government funding. All of our support comes from our members and friends.
All donations made to CCHS are fully tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. If you would like to read about
our project and see pictures of our progress, please click here. If you would like to help us continue caring for animals in need, please click on the 'Click and Pledge' button
below. We have set up several different levels for giving to help meet everyone's budget. Please
consider making a donation to keep us going. We know that there are many caring people who believe animals need the
best care possible. Please help us to help them!
Oh My Goodness, We’re In Trouble
Now! by Chuck Wegner, Shelter Manager
Well, we were afraid this might happen and it has. Our construction project has come to a
screeching halt. I mean completely stopped, dead in its tracks. As of Monday, October 13, all workers had to be
notified that we could no longer pay them so it wasn't fair to have them keep working on the project.
You can’t
imagine how difficult a decision that was for me. We have saved for 10 years to do the addition and I thought we had it all
covered. Instead, the price of copper has soared while the economy has plunged and so have donations to charities like us.
Animal-related charities are being especially hard hit. I can understand that in a way. Obviously people have to come first.
I am a true friend to the animals but I do realize that when you come right down to it, people must be considered first. That
being said, I think there is still a need to keep shelters, like ours, running so that we can be there to help the animals
that need us too. The real sad part
of this whole thing is that we were so close to being able to use the addition I can almost feel it. The exterior is just
about finished. The heating/cooling system is half finished and if nothing else, we really need to get the heat system up
and running in order to preserve the concrete slab from cracking in the winter cold.
The fact that we had to put in a whole new septic system and re-roof the old part
of the Shelter is what killed the project. We had the addition expenses covered until those two major unexpected items drained
the funds. Both of them had to be done in order for the project to proceed and now it’s stalled out because the funds
are used up. So, here we sit. Winter
is fast approaching and we can’t finish the project up. We had budgeted and saved up $200,000 and the project will need
an extra $100,000 to finish. It seems like a lot because it is. When you see the building and realize its potential to help
countless numbers of homeless, helpless pets though, you will understand why we are so disappointed in not being able to finish
off the rest of it. We’re so close, but so is winter. If you would like to see what we’re trying to do in person, please call us at 715 743-4550 between Noon and 3 PM on Mon, Wed, Fri or Sat and talk to me about it. Better yet, stop in during those same times to
get a tour of the construction so far. I will be more than glad to share our excitement about the addition with you. I will
also share my frustration at not being able to finish it. I know these are tough and scary economic times but I am hoping that somewhere out there, people will read this and
offer to help us get the addition finished up. I have faith it will happen, somehow, someway. Let me know if it’s you
that can help.
We're Back
On e-Bay!!!
We are very glad to announce that CCHS is back to selling lots of items on e-Bay. We've been absent
for about 3 years but are now planning on selling lots of great items every week. Please remember
to frequently check out what we have for sale by clicking on "e-Bay sales" in the menu on our homepaqe. You may also click here to go to our eBay sales page directly, and then click on the box for MissionFish e-Bay sales and you'll be there. You will find a wonderful variety of
items that have been donated to us. You may find many collectibles, one-of-a-kind items and maybe, just what you've been
looking for. You can help us to pay for our new addition by bidding for items or by donating special
items for us to sell. You'll be surprised at what you may find for sale on our site!
FixaPet Program for Cats and
Dogs
We are pleased to announce that our FixaPet program is now available for cats and dogs.
This low-cost spay/neuter program is available to anyone with a cat or dog that needs to be spayed or neutered.
Prices
are:
Cat Neuter $45.00
Cat Spay
$45.00
Dog Neuter $55.00
Dog Spay $75.00
This
program is available to anyone from anywhere. There are no restrictions.
Click here for more details about our low-cost spay/neuter program!
Please contact a FixaPet Coordinator at the Shelter to make an appointment for your pet today! Just call
CCHS at 715-743-4550 or email us at petshelter@email.com. We'll be glad to help your pet!
DOG AUCTION PROTEST IS A HUGE SUCCESS!!
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Pictures and Stories
Click here to view pictures and stories from the Dog Auction Protest. There will be more photos and stories posted in
the next few days, so please keep checking back. New videos and photos of the auction now posted!! (Last update 10/3/07)
Thank you!
The Dog Auction Protest on Saturday, September
22, was a huge success!! We had over 100 people in attendance!! We would like to thank
everyone that helped with this event. We are so pleased that we had such a great showing of support. We
really feel that we were able to make a public statement that dog auctions and puppy mills are just wrong. We
had people in attendance from all over Wisconsin
and Minnesota, and from as far away as North Dakota!
We also had fantastic coverage from the media, including 5 TV stations. If we did not get a chance
to thank you personally for being there on Saturday, please know that we are grateful and we truly appreciate your help.
A protest such as this does not happen without each and every person there. An individual may have
a hard time making a difference, but as a group, we know that we can!! As Chuck Wegner, CCHS Executive
Director recently stated, “All that’s necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to stand silent”.
We are proud of everyone that stood with us and did not remain silent!
Violence Erupts
As is being reported on several TV stations,
there was a violent episode at the protest. Lindsey, a young girl who was helping with this protest, was
accosted by two members of the general audience after taking a picture. According to Lindsey, she was pushed
to the ground and hit with a cane. We also learned that there were two other members of our group attacked
by the same individuals. After extensive conversations with the police officers on duty at the protest,
we learned that charges could have been brought against the attackers, but charges would also have been brought against us.
As the officer told us, “Because we were there to protest, take pictures, and interrupt the auction, we were
actually the instigators of the attack.” In the best interest of those involved, no further action
was pursued.
We are sorry that this incident marred
what was otherwise a peaceful protest. We are happy that Lindsey is OK. We respect the
law and we understand what the officers were telling us. We are, however, saddened that the women from
the “other side” were able to hurt our members with no consequences.
Send us your Pictures
and Stories
If you
have any pictures from that day, or have stories and comments you would like to share, PLEASE email them to us at
petshelter@email.com. We would love to add more to our
story about the protest!
Thank you for taking a stand
on this very important issue. Because of you the future for the poor
dogs stuck in the milling system may be just a bit brighter
today.
There is a lot to be proud of in Clark County.
We are a rural county with many beautiful parks, hiking trails, and natural scenic beauty. There are large forested areas,
beaches, rivers, waterfalls and mounds to climb. This is a county with a lot to offer the nature-enthusiast. The outdoor recreational
opportunities are boundless.
Unfortunately there is an ugly blemish
on all of this beauty and that is the fact that Clark County
is rapidly becoming known as the puppy mill capital of the state. Right here in the midst of this pastoral setting is one
of the most cruel, inhumane industries imaginable. We now have dozens of puppy mills where the object is to crank out as many
litters in as short a time as possible. Dogs are often kept in undersized cages or boxes, sometimes for years, and many times
the sanitation is deplorable.
CCHS was recently involved in a puppy mill investigative report conducted by NBC Affiliate Todays
TMJ 4 from Milwaukee. NBC Affiliate WGBA-TV 26 from Green Bay has been providing extensive coverage of the puppy
mills in Wisconsin. However, in spite of all the publicity, we have come to realize that many people do not really know
what a puppy mill is all about.
In addition to the expansion of puppy mills in our area, we also have the distinction of Dog Auctions being held in Clark
County. Most people have never even heard of a dog auction, and do not have any idea what it is.
We wish to take some time and explain exactly what is happening in Wisconsin. We certainly want to explain the
puppy mill and dog auction issues, but we also wish to update our members and supporters on how CCHS is involved. Most
importantly, we want to let you know what you can do right now to help make a difference. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GO TO COMPLETE INFORMATION ON PUPPY MILLS, DOG AUCTIONS, AND EFFORTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. We need the support of many, many people to stop what is happening right here in
Central Wisconsin. We still want to be proud of the beautiful rural area where we live. We do not want to
be known as the "Puppy Mill Capital" of Wisconsin. Please take a few moments to read about what is happening, watch
the videos, and sign our petition by clicking here. Help us to change the lives of thousands of dogs!
Update Posted 8/30/07: Wisconsin's First 'Breeders Educational
Trade Show and Seminar' for the Wisconsin Professional Pet Breeders Association was held on Saturday, August 18, 2007, in
Thorp. Please click here for a complete, first-hand account of this event. Whether you're a breeder or concerned citizen and pet-lover, you need to be aware of what this group is saying.
Please be sure to read about their activities. Hint: It's probably not what you're expecting!
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| Click on the photo above to see a larger picture of our t-shirt |
Want to make a statement against puppy mills and dog auctions? Let everyone know that Wisconsin puppy mills and dog auctions are just wrong. Join us in
wearing your Puppy Mill Protest T-shirts! These t-shirts feature the logo of the Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project with the
message to "Stop the abuse. End the suffering. Regulate puppy mills now!" Printed on bright orange shirts,
they are sure to get the message across. The shirts are available in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large or Extra
Large, 2X and 3X. The price is just $10.00 for each shirt, plus $2.00 shipping and handling for each.
You may order securely through "Click 'n Pledge" below, or you may order by
mail. Just send your check to: CCHS, PO Box 127, Neillsville, WI 54456. Be sure to indicate
how many shirts and the sizes you would like. If ordering through Click 'n Pledge, please
specify the size(s) you would like.
Please allow two weeks for delivery. This is a great way to draw attention to one of the worst activities
in Wisconsin. Please help us get the word out that puppy mills and dog auctions are inhumane and must be stopped!
Thank you for joining our fight to stop puppy mills!
FAVORITE COMMERCIALS!
We really enjoy some of the pet commercials we watch on TV, and we'd like to share two of them with you!
Pedigree has a wonderful ad about their Shelter program which features many actual Shelter dogs. We commend them for
supporting the work of Shelters everywhere. And in case you were wondering, all of the dogs shown in the ad have been
adopted to new homes! PetSmart has a wonderful ad featuring "BoBo", one of our favorite toys. You can't help but
smile watching that one!
To view the ads, you must have Realplayer installed on your computer.
Then just click on the picture below, and enjoy!
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| Pedigree Shelter Ad |
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| PetSmart "BoBo" Ad |
ASPCA Ad featuring Sarah McLachlan
We absolutely love this ad. It is very powerful and almost brings us to tears each time we view it. The pets in the ad
are real and so are their injuries. We want you all to know that the ad is produced by the ASPCA (the organization that brings
us Animal Cops). We feel that they are a wonderful organization, worthy of your support. But, we also want you to know that
the Clark County Humane Society deals with the very same sad cases. We have also experienced the tragic things that can happen
to animals.
Our canine and feline residents here at the Shelter often include those with amputations, eyes missing, broken legs and
spirits, etc. Some of the injuries are from accidents and others are caused by uncaring "humans". Whatever the cause, it's
not the animals fault and we have always done our very best to help them in any way we can.
We ask that when you view this ad, you look at the animals eyes, think about the pain they must have been in to endure
the injury and afflictions they have. Then think about how right here at the Clark County Humane Society you can help. Help
us to care for those who need us most, the ones with no home, no family, no one to help them. That's what we do here. We take
sad stories with likely tragic endings and turn them into happy futures with new loving families.
Come over to tour our Shelter during open hours and we'll be glad to show you the work being done here. You may be
so moved that you wish to join the team of kind and caring volunteers. So, please, by all means, send a contribution
to the ASPCA, but also remember the Clark County Humane Society right here in central Wisconsin too.
Please remember to use your Kwik Card at any Kwik Trip location to make purchases, especially your gasoline.
You'll earn a Kwik Card rebate of 3 cents per gallon of gas and 3% of your in-store purchases.You can then request
that your rebate be donated to our organization. In addition, Kwik Trip will donate another 1% of your in-store credit
purchases. You can designate your rebate to go to CCHS by calling 1-800-305-6666 if you currently have a Kwik Card.
Our Organization Number is 150283. If you do not have a Kwik Card yet, please go to www.kwiktrip.com to apply for one.This is an excellent way to help us raise money
for the pets here and it doesn't cost you a penny. Thank you for your help!!!!!
Do you spend time on the Web searching for information? Now you can help CCHS while you're doing it! We've
partnered with "GoodSearch" as a great new fundraiser to support our work with the animals!
This is a new and easy way to raise money for CCHS just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com. It's
simple. You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine — the site is powered by Yahoo! — but each time you
do, money is generated for CCHS. Each search will raise $0.01 for our cause. That may not seem like much, but
if we have 100 supporters searching the web two times a day using GoodSearch, it will raise $730 for CCHS. And that's
a lot of money to us!!
Last year, search engines generated close to $6 billion in revenue from advertisers. With GoodSearch part of this advertising
revenue will now be directed to our work. We hope that not only will you use GoodSearch as your main search engine from
here on out, but will also pass this message on to your friends and family. The more people who use this, the more money will
go to help us.
Just click on the GoodSearch link above or below, and give it a try! You can even add it to your toolbar as your
preferred Search Engine. Instructions can be found on the GoodSearch website. Be sure to specify Clark County
Humane Society as your charity of choice. We think this is a great new way to raise money to help our cats and dogs.
Please try it out, and let us know what you think!!
OUR MASCOT
This is BK, the mascot for CCHS! BK has been a wonderful addition to our staff, and everyone who meets him falls
in love with him. This is one of our favorite pictures, showing BK wearing his favorite Hawaiian shirt. BK has
taken over as "King" of CCHS, and he is a wonderful representative for the work that we do. Soon after BK was abandoned
at our door, we realized that he had a life-threatening medical problem. Through the generosity of our many supporters,
we were able to help BK through his surgery. He is now doing a great job greeting everyone that comes to visit
the Shelter. Please click on his picture to read more details about BK's success story!
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The Clark County Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and adoption of cats and dogs. A wonderful
group of over 550 members, our goal is to assist the lost, surrendered, unwanted, and unloved cats and dogs of the area. We
care for them as if they were our own beloved pets while we search for their rightful owners, or try to find them a suitable
new home. All of our volunteers are so very proud that we are one of the few no-kill shelters in the state!
The Shelter
is located 7.5 miles southeast of Neillsville, WI, on Highway 73.
Our address is W3926 State Hwy 73, Neillsville, WI 54456. Our mailing address is PO Box 127, Neillsville,
WI 54456.
CCHS welcomes you as a visitor to our facility anytime during open hours!
Open hours are 12-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
If you would like
to adopt a new member of your family, we always have a wonderful selection of friendly, healthy, clean, and well-cared for
pets just waiting to share your heart and home. Please stop by and see all of the wonderful animals available for adoption!!!
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