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Wisconsin Humane Society Issues Urgent Call as Cat Intake Overwhelms Capacity

Emergency office housing followed the surrender of 47 cats from one home.

Overview

  • WHS says it is caring for about 1,500 animals, including roughly 1,100 cats, which is about 250 more cats in daily care than in 2024.
  • On Friday, 121 cats and kittens arrived as surrenders or strays across WHS locations, according to the organization.
  • The Milwaukee Campus converted office space to temporary housing after the single-home surrender of 47 cats and kittens.
  • Leaders are urging foster parents and adopters to step forward to relieve critical space constraints, with same-day adoptions offered on a first-come basis.
  • Adoption fees now include name-your-own pricing for adult cats and discounted “buddy” adoption for kittens, and WHS is asking for immediate monetary and supply donations such as litter, food and neonatal formula.