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Columbia County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Portage, WI

Columbia County Humane Society (CCHS) is a private, non-profit organization that depends primarily on donated funds. CCHS is independent. It is neither controlled nor governed by any local, state or national animal welfare organization.

Programs and Services

CCHS provides a multitude of services, including:
Managing the population of stray and abandoned animals.
Providing shelter and necessary healthcare for unwanted animals, with the goal of placement in new homes.
Our adoption program.
Be a recipient agency for abused animals.
Offering dog obedience classes.

Specific programs include:

Education Program
Our education program is available to area schools and other groups interested in having a speaker come and talk about animal issues. The presentation will be tailored towards the age group. Email us for more information.

Shelter Tours
Twice each year CCHS holds open houses at the shelter. We also can schedule specialized tours of the shelter by request.

Newsletter
The "Watchdog" is published quarterly by the CCHS.

Humane Officer
The Humane Officer is dispatched through the Columbia County Sheriff's department. Duties include investigating complaint calls about animal neglect and cruelty.

Contact
Address
N7768 Industrial Road
Portage, WI 53901
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Meet their adoptable pets

N7768 Industrial Road

Portage, WI 53901

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Columbia County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Jezzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jezzie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Loki's adoption status with email updates.
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Loki

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Carmel's adoption status with email updates.
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Carmel

Greyhound

Female, 11 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Elliott's adoption status with email updates.
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Elliott

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Luis's adoption status with email updates.
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Luis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Freckles's adoption status with email updates.
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Freckles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Princess Puff's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Puff

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Bon Bon's adoption status with email updates.
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Bon Bon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Portage, WI

Shelter FAQs

CCHS serves Columbia and surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Rates and Discounts
Normal adoption fees: (fees are guidelines and may be different. See animal description for the adoption fee)
Dog adoption fee includes: spaying/neutering, Micro-chipping, Heartworm testing and standard vaccinations.
• Adult Dogs (over 35 lbs) $150 + tax
• Adult Dogs (under 35 lbs) $175 and up + tax
• Puppies (under 7 mos) $225 and up + tax

Cat adoption fee includes: spaying/neutering, and standard vaccinations.
• Adult Cats over 6 years - No Fee
• Adult Cats 1 year to 6 years $10 + tax
• Young Adult Cats 6 months to 1 year $40 + tax
• Kittens (6 mos and under) $80 + tax

Adoption Discounts:
• Senior Cats & Dogs 25% discount
• Senior Citizens 25% discount
• CCHS Members 25% discount


Adoption Policy

Anyone wishing to adopt an animal must fill out an application and go through a screening process.
Applications are available either at the shelter or on-line.
Every effort is made to match the family and animal who are right for each other.
Same-day adoptions are allowed on already altered dogs and cats. Dog owners should bring their dogs to meet the adoptable dogs. You should have veterinary references available for your current pets. You should also have landlord information available, a leash/collar for dogs and a cat carrier for cats. If you pick an animal that has not yet been altered, you will have to wait for the surgery to be performed before taking it home.
CCHS has the right to deny any application for any reason.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Columbia County Humane Society

Bullies N Friends

North Freedom, WI 53951

Richland Area Rescue

30083 Cty Hwy O,
Richland Center, WI 53581

We'll also keep you updated on Jet's adoption status with email updates.
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Jet

Chihuahua

Male, 16 yrs 1 mo
Watertown, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Wilma Jean's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilma Jean

Chinchilla, American

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Madison, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Columbus, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Auntie Em's adoption status with email updates.
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Auntie Em

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Verona, WI
We'll also keep you updated on freckles / patches's adoption status with email updates.
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freckles / patches

Guinea Pig

Male, Young
johnson creek, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Stoughton, WI

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