Donations - Wish List
Snow thrower, weedwacker, riding lawn mower, Power drill, any that work- all items tax deductable
We are in need of large rawhide bones and rolls to keep our dogs minds occupied at night and their stress down. They love them and it takes them time to work on them, so their not as bored. Thanks!
Canned Dog and Canned Cat Food
Bleach, Laundry Soap, Pine Sol
Printing Paper
Leashes, Dog/Cat Toys, 15 to 25 ft leash (Walmart)
Large Rawhide Bones/Chips, Nylabones, "Jolly" Balls
Horse Halters, Water Troughs (rubbermaid style)
Corral/Fence with Shed
Vet Wrap, Q-Tips, Nail trimmers, Quick Stop
Cat litter
Storage Totes
Aluminum Cans for Spay and Neuter Money
Gift Cards to CW Systems, Pamida, Ace Hardware, Lamperts, Do It Best Hardware, Pick N Save, Trigs, Feed Stores, Landscaping Companies/Nurseries ( for everything from printer ink, repair stuff, nails, screws, wallpatch, office supplies, cleaning supply, feed, and even beautification projects!)
All help and donations are very appreciated, put to good use, never wasted or taken for granted. Thank you to all who continue to make Vilas County Humane society a nice place to volunteer, visit, and find your forever furry friends!
Humane Society of Vilas County Receives Landscaping at the Shelter!!!!
The VCAS received a surprise gift this summer-NEW LANDSCAPING!!! The shelter was built 5 yrs ago and had never been landscaped. That has all changed due to the generous donation made by Todd and Jacqui Monge, owners of Custom Landscaping of Eagle River.
According to the shelter director Melissa McDonald, the landscaping was sorely needed to make the entrance more inviting, to correct drainage problems, and to prevent animals from getting loose during dog walking hours and from running onto the highway. The employees at Custom Landscaping, recognizing that the shelter is a non-profit organization that operates entirely on donations and volunteers, decided they wanted to help. After consulting with the VCHS a plan was created by landscape designer Dennis Ragan and volunteers stepped forward.
Klessig Tree Service got the project rolling by removing a dead towering pine and by grinding away several stumps. Next, the landscape materials were delivered by driver Dave Rehme. Chad Boettcher used a skid steer to re-grade the area and to improve drainage. Planting beds were created in front of the building, new top soil and seed was laid for a new lawn, flagstone pavers installed at the front, side, and rear access doors by Brad Soder. Cyclone fence and gates were installed by Vinnie Trollan, Dave Rehme, and Tim Klaver to make a safer environment for the dogs. Karl Piechotta and Jim Kaminski helped create the new lawn and planting beds for perennial flowers. A new maple tree was planted also ti beautify the front. Chris Wright and Nancy Klaver completed the plan by planting shrubs and perennials donated by Pam Ragan, Chris Wright, Jennifer Primich, and other volunteers that were happy to donate splits from their own gardens.
The overwhelming response from the visitors, staff, and adopters has been WOW what a wonderful and beautiful improvement!
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Please visit our adoption corner to view the available dogs and cats awaiting a new home! We are also on petfinder.com, that is also good place to find additional photos of our adoptable animals.
ALSO, because we are a not for profit organization that exists due to the charitable donations of our supporters, we have a wish list posted under “Help Vilas Humane”.
We accept donations through Trig’s TSLC program, number 25S, and the “We Care” program through Pick n’ Save, number 897250. Stop by the courtesy counter of your local Pick n’ Save and let them know that you’d like to change your charity to “Vilas County Animal Shelter”! There is also a box to collect donations located in the lobby at Pick n’ Save in Eagle River.
You can contact our Shelter Manager Melissa McDonald at (715) 479-9777.
