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  • BIRDS       To Top

    County: Dane WI
    Fine Feathered Friends Sanctuary Inc.
    2410 Daniels St. F
    Madison WI 53716
    608-222-6420
    smeinie@charter.net
    Website
    Pet List
    Hours Mon-Wed by appt only, Thu & Fri 11am-3pm, Sat & Sun Noon-5pm

    La Crosse Avian Rescue Rehab & Adoption

    The Pet Network Exotic Bird Rescue
    9915 W Lisbon Ave
    Milwaukee WI 53222
    (414) 464-8808
    e-mail: petnetwk1@aol.com

    Northwest Indiana Bird Association
    Rescues abused, neglected, and homeless birds and provides veterinary care-when required, housing, nutritious food, love, and the chance to live in peace, until they are able to be adopted by loving families.

    County: Washington
    Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education Inc.
    3053 Beechwood Ind. Ct., Ste.
    Hubertus WI 53033
    262-628-3719
    Fax: 262-628-4017
    cntrforavianrehab@sbcglobal.net
    Website
    Pet List
    Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 1pm-6pm, Sat Noon-5pm




    CATS       To Top

    County: Chickasaw IA
    C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter Inc.
    216 Main St.
    Nashua IA 50658
    641-435-4151
    cwshelter@hotmail.com
    Website
    Pet List
    Feline sanctuary, care, adoption assistance.
    PO Box 67 Nashua IA 50658

    County: Cook IL
    Felines Inc.
    6379 N. Paulina
    Chicago IL 60660
    773-465-4132
    info@felinesinc.org
    Website
    Pet List
    Cat Shelter
    Hours: 7 days a week 12:30pm - 6pm

    County: Cook IL
    Harmony House for Cats
    3809 N. Kedzie
    Chicago IL 60618
    773-463-6667
    hhforcats@yahoo.com
    Website
    Pet List
    Adoption Hours: Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat & Sun Noon-4pm; Telephone Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-3pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
    PO Box 18098 Chicago IL

    County: Cook IL
    Diane Khula
    Tree House Animal Foundation
    1212 W. Carmen Ave
    Chicago IL 60640-2999
    773-784-5488
    Fax: 773-784-2332
    dkhula@treehouseanimals.org
    Website
    Pet List
    Cat Shelter
    Adoption Hours: Wed-Sun Noon-6 pm

    County: Delaware IN
    ARFs Kitty Korner
    1600 W. Riggin Rd.
    Muncie IN 47303
    765-282-9770
    Website
    Pet List
    Cats Only.
    Hours: Tue & Thu 1pm-5pm, Sat Noon-2pm

    County: Kent MI
    Crash Landing Cat Rescue & Placement Center
    Grand Rapids MI
    616-821-6065
    crashcat@sbcglobal.net
    Website

    County: Macomb MI
    Affection Connection Rescue
    49701 Fairchild
    Macomb MI 48042
    810-598-7024
    Website
    Felines only.

    County: Dane WI
    Dane County Friends of Ferals
    Madison WI 53708
    608-835-5103
    daneferals@yahoo.com
    Website
    Pet List
    Trap-Neuter-Release of feral cats
    PO Box 14444 Madison WI

    County: Jefferson WI
    Touched By A Paw
    182 W. Main Street
    Whitewater WI 53190
    262-473-4769
    Fax: 262-473-0779
    tbapcats@ticon.net
    Website
    Pet List
    Hours: Sat Noon-4pm or by appointment.

    County: Kenosha WI
    Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue
    Kenosha WI 53144
    262-654-0764
    kkranz1@wi.rr.com
    Website
    Pet List
    Finds homes for abandoned/surrendered purebred cats in the southeastern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois areas.

    County: Marathon WI
    Vivian Frawley Safehaven Rescue
    Milwaukee WI 53218
    414-462-6162
    frawlevl@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
    Website
    Pet List
    Rescues cats from Marathon Humane Society when overcrowded.
    4516 N. 74th Street Milwaukee WI

    County: Milwaukee WI
    For Cat's Sake!
    Greenfield WI 53221
    414-256-1350
    fcsrescue@yahoo.com
    Website
    Pet List
    PO Box 210361 Greenfield WI

    County: Milwaukee WI
    Second Hand Purrs
    4300 South Howell Avenue
    Milwaukee WI 53207
    414-727-7877
    sycatic1@aol.com
    Website
    Pet List
    Open House Hours: Thu 6pm-9pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    County: Vernon WI
    Tabby Town USA Inc.
    S1695B Stenslien Lane
    Westby WI 54667
    608-634-4614
    TabbyTown@TabbyTownUSA.org
    Website
    Pet List
    Hours: By appointment only.

    Valley of the Kings Sanctuary & Retreat
    Rescue and Refuge for Abused, Abandoned, Injured and Retired Exotic Animals - Large Cats, etc.



    DOGS       To Top

    Akita
    Alaskan Malamute
    American Eskimo
    Australian Shepherd

    Basenji
    Basset Hound
    Belgian Tervuren
    Bernese Mountain Dog
    Border Collie
    Boxer

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    Chesapeake Bay Retriever
    Chihuahua
    Chow Chow
    Cocker Spaniel (American)
    Cocker Spaniels (English)
    Collie

    Dachshund
    Dalmatian
    Doberman

    Field Spaniel

    German Shepherd
    German Shorthaired Pointer
    Golden Retreiver
    Great Dane
    Great Pyrenees
    Greyhounds

    Herding Breeds

    Italian Greyhounds

    Japanese Chin
    Jack Russell Terrier

    Komondor Rescue

    Labrador Retriever

    Maltese
    Mastiff

    Newfoundland
    Norwegian Elkhound

    Pekingese
    Pomeranian
    Pugs

    Rottweiler

    Saint Bernards
    Samoyed
    Shetland Sheepdog
    Shih Tzu
    Siberian Husky

    Vizsla

    West Highland White Terrier
    Wolfdog

    Yorkshire Terrier

    National Dog Rescue Information
    by FCI Group
    or Alpha by Breed

    Also see
    Wisconsin Dog Rescue



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    Western Great Lakes Akita Rescue
    Covering Southeastern Wisconsin

    Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS)
    Serving the Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota areas. Web site lists policies and procedures.

    Second Chance Alaskan Malamute Program, Inc. (SCAMP)

    Minnesota Malamute Club Rescue

    Wisconsin American Eskimo Rescue-Northern Chapter
    Toni and Kim Hangartner, Appleton, WI 54915, (920) 882-8101, eskie6@execpc.com. Hours of operation: Anytime, leave messages.

    Wisconsin American Eskimo Rescue-Madison Area
    Primary Phone: 608-213-5304
    After Hours Phone: 608-217-2962
    Fax: 608-243-1929
    eMail: sarah@bluedogtraining.com or k9shrink@mac.com
    Breeds: American Eskimos and American Eskimo mixes
    Area of Coverage: Southern Wisconsin
    Website   Pet List

    Aussie Rescue of Minnesota, Inc.





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    Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin Rescue
    Covering BCSW membership area

    Basset Buddies Rescue, Inc.
    Area of Coverage: Wisconsin

    American Belgian Tervuren Club
    Rescue Chair and Primary Contact for Adoptions
    Cindy Simonsen
    W4163 Cty ES
    Elkhorn, WI 53121
    n2tervs@netwurx.net

    Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southeastern Wisconsin Rescue Page
    Site contains general club rescue information and contact; as well as, general info about adopting.

    2nd Chance Border Collie Rescue

    Minnesota Border Collie Rescue
    eMail

    Wisconsin Border Collie Rescue
    Site includes dogs available for adoption; rescue contacts; success stories; links; etc.

    American Boxer Rescue Association's Wisconsin Contacts List

    Green Acres Boxer Rescue

    Central Indiana Boxer Club Boxer Rescue
    Contacts:
    Eileen Wilkie, email, 317-841-8139, Fax 317-842-5989
    Charlene Wooden, 317-844-1652
    Jon Pattison, email, 765-386-6532
    We cover the state of Indiana and do not adopt outside of Indiana. We only take purebred Boxers.





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    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    Midwest Rescue Coordinators
    States covered: IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD, TX, WI

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin

    Chihuahua Rescue and Transport

    Wisconsin Chihuahua Rescue

    Wisconsin Chow Chow Rescue
    Site contains program information; chow adoption and breed information; available dogs; happy endings; national rescue; etc.

    Shorewood Cocker Rescue
    Since 1985, covering Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa
    Shorewood@centuryinter.net
    From Carole W. Kohler, Program Coordinator, "The mission of Shorewood Cocker Rescue is to assist homeless cockers in finding permanent homes with responsible, loving families. We spay or neuter all cockers prior to placement and check references on all adoptors. We make every effort to carefully match each cocker with the right family to maximize the adoption's success." Site contains program information; available adoptables; adoption stories; etc.

    Wisconsin Cocker Rescue (AMERICAN)

    ECSCA - Lost & Found Resources

    Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue

    Wisconsin Collie Rescue





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    Midwest Dachshund Rescue
    Michele Ambrose, President
    (608) 833-2992
    eMail
    MidWest Dachshund Rescue, Inc., is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing homeless and needy dachshunds and dachshund mixes in the Midwest. MWDR is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
    Area of Coverage: MWDR serves Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.

    Dal-Savers Dalmatian Rescue
    Covering Wisconsin and Illinois
    The group rescues Dalmatians from shelters in both Illinois and Wisconsin. They work off a waiting list due to the number of Dals in need. They do not take Dals into foster care from a private party (unless it is an abuse situation), as shelter dogs must come first. Site includes organization info and contacts; available dogs with photos; links; etc.

    Dalmatian Rescue of Illinois
    Many wonderful Dalmatians and Dalmatian mixes available for adoption. Please visit the website to view photos and descriptions.

    SOS: Save Our Spots
    Dalmatian Rescue

    Wisconsin Doberman Rescue Inc
    Pam Haefner, President, Founder
    Area of Coverage: Serving all of Wisconsin

    Doberman Rescue Minnesota





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    English Cocker Spaniels





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    Field Spaniel Society of America
    Cheryl Benedict maplesgr@mhtc.net





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    ARF's German Shepherd Rescue - Perry Tinsley

    Badgerland German Shepherd Rescue
    Site includes organization info and contacts; adoption info; available dogs with photos; and links to more info including national rescue and breed FAQ.

    German Shepherd Rescue Alliance of Wisconsin Madison Area
    Submitted by Larry Niles

    Good Shepherd K-9 Rescue
    Janesville, WI

    K-9 Support Services Southern Wisconsin German Shepherd Rescue

    Mit Liebe German Shepherd Rescue
    Evansville, WI

    Shepherd Haven Ohio Grove City, OH

    German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of Wisconsin
    Site includes information about the organization and adoption procedures; available dogs with photos; lost and found GSPs; success stories; related links; etc.

    GRROW Golden Retriever Rescue of WI
    24 hr Hot line number is: 888-655-4753
    Contact is Debbie Lukasik, President, Mukwonago, WI
    eMail
    The group takes in and rehomes displaced golden retrievers. They are a full-service Golden Retriever rescue organization. Includes shots, neuter/spays. Site includes organization and adoption information; events; dogs available for adoption; success stories; GR Breed information; a memorial page; etc.

    Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota
    Serving Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas

    Wisconsin Adopt a Golden Retriever - Southeastern WI

    Great Dane Rescue of WI, Inc.
    Sheila Bakken, Stoughton, WI 53589, (608) 873-4593, fax (608) 873-1931, sbench@gateway.net
    Coverage area is any place that is 10 or 12 hours one way, by car. Callers may leave a message anytime. The group retreives Danes and house them allowing time to evaluate their personalities,and to spay or neuter them before placing them. Their goal is to place the Danes into permanant safe and loving homes.

    Great Dane Rescue of WI

    Great Pyrenees Club of Metropolitan Milwaukee
    Covering the State of Wisconsin
    Erina Fitzgerald, Rescue Chair, Franklin, WI 53132, (414) 425-8458, email ftzerin@gmtcom.com
    Dogs come into the rescue program from shelters and are surrendered by owners. They are brought up to date on all shots including Lyme and Bordetella, they are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and evaluated for temperament.

    Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue
    Jane Rose
    Indianapolis, IN
    317-251-3179

    GPA Wisconsin Greyhound Rescue





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    Southeastern Wisconsin Herding Dog Rescue Program
    Shelties, Border Collies and other Herding Breeds





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    MN/WI Italian Greyhound Rescue
    Jenny Hatten, Director
    Area of Coverage: Accepts surrenders nationwide. Adopts primarily to applicants in MN, WI, IA or IL.

    Italian Greyhound Rescue of the Upper Midwest
    Carol Sumbry, Rescue Coordinator





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    Japanese Chin Care & Rescue Effort (JC CARE) - Wisconsin Contact

    Peke N Chin Rescue Midwest

    St. Croix Jack Russell Terrier Network Rescue
    Minnesota





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    Komondor Rescue
    Sandy Hanson, Coordinator
    W359 S10708 Nature Road, Eagle, WI 53119-9998
    (262) 594-3374





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    Packerdogs Lab Rescue

    LEARN: Labrador Education & Rescue Network
    Donna Spangler, Member, Board of Directors
    Adoptables Listing at Website
    To aid in the rescue of unwanted Labrador Retrievers by placing them in homes through fostering, adoption and referral.
    Breed(s): Labrador Retrievers and Lab Mixes
    Area of Coverage: Southern WI and Northern IL





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    Northcentral Maltese Rescue, Inc.
    Mary Palmer, President/Rescue Coordinator
    Area of Coverage: Nationwide, Located in Racine, Wisconsin
    Stray and Adoptables Info at website. They rescue and place purebreed maltese of all ages. All dogs are spay/neuter before placement as well as current on all shots.

    Friends of Rescued Mastiffs, Inc.
    Lisa D. Simons, President
    Adoptables Listing at Website
    Area of Coverage: Throughout the United States





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    North Central Newfoundland Club Rescue
    Serves Chicago/N IL, WI & E IA
    Site provides general overview of club rescue and process, with email contact.

    Greater Milwaukee Norwegian Elkhound Association Rescue Page
    Site provides description of rescue program with contact information.





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    Peke N Chin Rescue Midwest

    Pet Angels for Life Volunteers - Pomeranians & Others, Southern Michigan

    Pug Rescue Network
    P.O Box 1203, Walled Lake, MI 48390
    248-432-0102
    petfinder@pugrescuenetwork.com
    The Pug Rescue Network's mission is to embrace the neglected, forgotten, and displaced Pugs with compassion, providing hope through education and awareness, helping them by finding their way to a permanent loving home. We provide rescue and adoption of Pug's in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.





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    MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue
    Per their mission statement: "To rescue and responsibly re-home Rottweilers throughout the MidWest. To network with and provide support for existing Rottweiler Rescue groups which follow spay/neuter policies. To provide educational material to the public through the internet, mail, and point of contact booths. To recruit and encourage individuals throughout our area to engage in rescue activities."

    A Rotta Love
    Rottweiler, American Pit Bull Terrier and other non-traditional breeds.

    Recycled Rotts

    Greater Minnesota Rottweiler Rescue

    Wisconsin Rottweiler Rescue


    Fox Valley Rottweiler Rescue
    Laura Stafford, President
    704 Tayco St., Menasha, WI 54952
    (920)727-1739
    sales@edsboats.com
    Est. February 1999. Per their communication, "We are a small rescue specializing in Rottweilers and West Highland White Terriers (Westies). All dogs are spayed/neutered before leaving rescue. We do home checks before and after placement. We cover all of WI and surrounding states."





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    Wisconsin St Bernard Rescue
    e-mail wstresq@execpc.com and/or SylviaBrohmer@aol.com
    "We rescue St's that need help. We have loving foster homes until we place in permanent loving adoptive homes. We are a small group but try to do what we can."

    Playing Again Sams
    (Wisconsin Samoyed Rescue)
    Maria C. Kirylo, Founder
    Area of Coverage: WI, some IA and MN on a per needed base only.

    Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0218

    Samoyed Rescue of Minnesota, Inc.

    Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue
    Chilton, WI 53014, (920) 439-1849, Lisa Martin, email crtrstr@fox.tds.net
    Coverage area Wisconsin and the midwest
    Finds permanent loving homes for lost or abandoned shelties through a strict application and screening process. Site includes newsletter; adoption information; dogs available for adoption with photos; success stories; etc.

    Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue of WI
    Adoptables Listing
    Jacque Turner
    Breeds: Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu mixes
    Area of Coverage: Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Indiana and Iowa

    New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue
    Aggie Wood (Neenah, WI)
    920-722-3070
    Breeds - Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu mixes
    Areas of Coverage: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana & Iowa

    Shih Tzu Rescue of Central WI
    Lois Kolpacki, (Schofield, WI)
    Phone: 715-359-0872
    eMail: lakwau@aol.com
    We rescue, foster and place Shih Tzu in WI. Applications, reference checks, and home checks are done prior to adoptions. All Shih Tzu are spay/neutered before adoption.

    Adopt A Husky, Inc.
    P.O. Box 275, Salem, WI 53168-0275
    WI 262-909-AAHI (2244), MN 612-986-AAHI (2244), MI 248-892-AAHI (2244), OH 440-522-AAHI (2244)
    adoptahusky@adoptahusky.com

    Wisconsin Siberian Husky Rescue
    Site contains information about the organization; dogs available for adoption with photos; activities; lost and found; breed information; links; member gallery; etc.





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    Central Wisconsin Vizsla Club Breed Rescue
    Site includes overview of the organization and process; contact information.





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    Wisconsin Westie Rescue

    Wolfdog Rescue
    Beth Beck
    Phone: (608) 827-6234 Email: bethbeck@chartermi.net





    Yorkshire Terrier Wisconsin Rescue, Inc.
    Serving Wisconsin and Illinois.
    414-747-0879
    shyyorkiemom@yahoo.com
    Profile page
    YTWR is a non profit, all volunteer organization. Working in conjunction with shelters, we are dedicated to finding the most compatible homes for abandoned/unwanted, abused/neglected Yorkshire Terriers/mixes, regardless of age or physical handicap. All rescues spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccinations.



    RABBITS       To Top

    House Rabbit Society Wisconsin Chapter
    Site includes information about the National and Wisconsin organizations; available Bunnies; articles and news; links; etc.



    REPTILES       To Top

    WI-NIAD Small Scale Reptile Rescue
    Cindy Rampacek, President
    Adoptables Listing at Website Species: Reptile - NON VEMONOUS
    Area of Coverage: WI but will assist if possible in IL and MN

    County: Washington WI
    Sleeping Dragon Reptile Rescue
    West Bend WI 53095
    SleepingDragon@charter.net
    Website
    Pet List




    OTHER       To Top

    The Ferret Nook Ferret Shelter
    Cambridge, WI 53523
    (608) 423-3315
    eMail
    Pet List

    County: Milwaukee WI
    Ferret Fanciers of Greater Milwaukee
    Milwaukee WI 53211
    414-464-3346
    ferret_otter@yahoo.com
    Website
    Pet List
    PO Box 11625 Milwaukee WI 0

    Pigs Home n Rome
    Carol Infalt, Director
    Species: Potbellied Pigs and Rabbits - No farm hogs.
    Area of Coverage: WI and surrounding states including OH, MI, IL, IN, IA, MN
    National Rescue Affiliation: Pigs as Pets Association






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