This holiday weekend, cats in adoption will be showing off their patriotic paws as they flash their red, white or blue Soft Claws. Now is a great time to adopt, as the Wisconsin Humane Society has an unusually large population of adoptable cats.

Every cat adopter this weekend will have the opportunity to pick a flag for a prize. Prizes include free cat behavior seminars, Summerfest tickets, $20 off the adoption fee, or candy. All cat adopters will also have their name entered into a drawing for a cat tree. We are closed Sunday, July 4.

See adorable, adoptable kittens and cats here: http://tinyurl.com/39azkgx

Meet the Winner of the Storming of the Bastille, Gerbil Depardieu!

What better way to celebrate the Storming of the Bastille?   The Wisconsin Humane Society hosted a rodent race today, featuring August Rodent, Gérbil Depardieu, Jean-Jacques Ratsseau and Claude Mousnet, who are all available for adoption.  The race kicked offa Storm the Bastille promotion, in which all small animal adopters do not pay the adoption fee if they purchase a small animal kit this month.

Watch a VIDEO of the big race! 

At 7 years old, Shamrock enjoys long naps and snuggle sessions. She is a gentle and friendly American Pitbull Terrier/Labrador Retriever mix who is always ready for an adventure.

Shamrock loves playing fetch and exploring the world on a nice, long walk.

Shamrock is a wise canine who already knows the ropes. She is an absolute joy and appreciates every day he gets to spend with you.

Learn more about the Wisconsin Humane Society’s adoption process and fees for dogs like Shamrock.

When our veterinarians approach this funny fellow in the WHS veterinary clinic, they are welcomed by a goofy grin and wagging tail.  Despite suffering a traumatic injury, Rockefeller is optimistic and eager to trust.

He wasn’t always so happy. The 1-year-old Bassett Hound mix arrived at WHS from another shelter with a bad limp in his rear leg. We don't know whether he was hit by a car, fell from a porch, or suffered abuse, but Rockefeller had fractured his femur and was living with an undiagnosed broken bone for months...

Without treatment, Rockefeller's leg would have likely gone lame and developed severe arthritis, causing him further pain. The surgery at WHS, however, gave him a second chance. After he is fully recovered, Rockefeller will move into our regular adoption program and he'll begin a second journey - with a loving family.

We were only able to help Rockefeller because of donations from people like you. We do not receive government funding and depend on the community’s support to fund all of our lifesaving initiatives, including the care provided to Rockefeller. 

Will you give $10, $25 or even $50 to help us care for Rockefeller? Donate now. You can also sponsor Rockefeller in honor of someone and send a personalized ecard.

Interested in adopting?  Rockefeller still needs a couple weeks to heal, but we'll keep his story updated. No holds are being taken for him and all adoptions are first-come, first-served.

ASPCA Kickoff Adopt-a-thon: August 1 & 2!!!
Bring your dogs for some fun at our ASPCA Kickoff Adopt-a-thon on Sunday and Monday, August 1 and 2. A bone dig, agility course, bobbing for hot dogs and Pupcasso Paw Paintings will keep your pooch entertained, and the kids will love the crafts, face painting and scavenger hunt. Activities will run from 10-4 and adoption hours can be found here. A TweetUp will be held from 1-3. Register here.

OHS will be at PetSmart in Grafton on August 1!
Join the Ozaukee Humane Society on August 1 at the PetSmart in Grafton to meet and adopt wonderful companion animals and help raise awareness for the 100K Challenge! Check out ozaukeehumane.org for more details.

Bring your dog for some fun at our ASPCA Kickoff Adopt-a-Thon on Sunday and Monday, August 1 and 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A bone dig, agility course, bobbing for hot dogs and Pupcasso Paw Paintings will keep your pooch entertained, and the kids will love the crafts, face painting and scavenger hunt.

During the Adopt-a-Thon, the adoption fee for all puppies, dogs, and kittens will be reduced by 50% for the first 100 adoptions. As usual, the adoption fee for adult cats will be entirely waived.

Meet up with fellow Twitter members during the #ASPCA100K4WHS TweetUp on Sunday, August 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

During the months of August, September, and October, the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies will be competing together against 49 other animal shelters across the country in the Save More Lives – ASPCA $100K Challenge. The goal is to increase the number of lives saved by 300 or more during the three-month period, compared to the same months in 2009.

WHS and OHS have set an overall goal of 3,040 lives saved for the three-month challenge. $100,000 will go to the shelter that achieves the greatest increase in lives saved. $25,000 will go to the shelter that engages the largest number of members of the community who help in saving more lives.

For more information about the ASPCA 100K Challenge and how you can help, visit www.wihumane.org.