If WHS serves Milwaukee County, why is it called the Wisconsin Humane Society?
The Wisconsin Humane Society was established in Milwaukee in 1879 to prevent cruelty toward animals and children and served the entire state. As the first and only humane organization in Wisconsin, the organization’s founders were disgusted at the mistreatment of horses and mules; the abandonment of companion animals; the inhumane methods of transporting chickens, sheep, and cattle; and the proliferation of neglected and abused children, many of whom found refuge on the streets as beggars. Around 1910, with the advent of associations designed specifically to protect children, the Wisconsin Humane Society focused on animal welfare. Over the years, the Wisconsin Humane Society’s facilities, education, and outreach programs have expanded to meet the growing needs of animals and the Milwaukee. In 2006, more than 8,500 animals were adopted from the WHS into loving new homes. More than 5,000 sick, injured or orphaned wild animals receive cared for in the WHS wildlife hospital. In addition to
