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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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N7768 Industrial Road

Portage, WI 53901

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Adoptable pets at Columbia County Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Gatsby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gatsby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Carraway's adoption status with email updates.
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Carraway

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Buchanan's adoption status with email updates.
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Buchanan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Laurel's adoption status with email updates.
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Laurel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Stray 3's adoption status with email updates.
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Stray 3

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos
Portage, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Ebenezer's adoption status with email updates.
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Ebenezer

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 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

Little Orphan's Animal Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 154,
Montello, WI 53949

Second Chance Service Dogs

P.O. Box 23,
Lodi, WI 53555

We'll also keep you updated on Superman (bonded with Spiderma's adoption status with email updates.
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Superman (bonded with Spiderma

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Verona, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Crouton's adoption status with email updates.
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Crouton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Montello, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Dakota's adoption status with email updates.
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Dakota

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Montello, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Hyacinth's adoption status with email updates.
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Hyacinth

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Reeseville, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Watertown, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Sunbeam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunbeam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Friendship, WI

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