Our Mission:
Wadena County Humane Society saves the lives of companion animals, finds forever homes for forsaken pets, and advocates responsible animal guardianship in our community.
About Us
Wadena County Humane Society was founded in 1997 through the efforts of dedicated local volunteers. We accept owner surrenders, strays, and animals at risk for euthanasia at other crowded shelters when we have space. We provide medical care and behavioral support to abandoned pets. Adopted pets go home spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.
WCHS is 100 percent independently funded -with NO relationship to the Humane Society of the United States- and relies on generous donor contributions and the love and labor of volunteers. Thank you for all you give and for every animal you save!
Open Hours:
Sunday – 12pm – 5pm
Monday – Closed
Tue-Fri – 10am- 12pm and 4pm – 6pm
Saturday – 10am – 5pm
Physical Address:
Wadena County Humane Society
310 Ash Ave NW (Hwy 10)
Wadena, MN 56482
Mailing Address:
Wadena County Humane Society
Po Box 248
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 632-5938
Email: [email protected]
Life Saving Statistics
2019
Dog Adoptions: 515
Cat Adoptions: 175
Dog Live Release Rate: 99.16%
Cat Live Release Rate: 96.22%
Total Number of Adopted Pets: 690 pets
2018
Dog Adoptions: 308
Cat Adoptions: 144
Dog Live Release Rate: 98.9%
Cat Live Release Rate: 94%
Total Number of Adopted Pets: 452 pets
2017
Dog Adoptions: 366
Cat Adoptions: 119
Dog Live Release Rate: 99.8%
Cat Live Release Rate: 94%
Total Number of Adopted Pets: 485 pets
2016
Dog Adoptions: 164
Cat Adoptions: 76
Dog Live Release Rate: 98.2 %
Cat Live Release Rate: 90.5%
Total Number of Adopted Pets: 240 pets
2015
Dog Adoptions: 67-110 (estimate)
Cat Adoptions: 28-35 (estimate)
Dog Live Release Rate: unknown
Cat Live Release Rate: unknown
Total Pets Saved: 95-145 (estimate)
*In 2016, WCHS had a change in management and updated record-keeping and statistic gathering. Live-Release rates were not previously collected.
Methodology:
Please see the No Kill Advocacy Center’s guide to calculating Live-Release Rates. PDF document available here: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/uploads/4/8/6/2/48624081/calclrr.pdf