A federation statewide in scope, dedicated to promoting and advancing the humane care of all animals.

OUR MISSION

Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies' mission is providing resources and opportunities, dedicated to promoting and advancing the humane care of all animals.
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OUR VISION

Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies is a cohesive network of humane organizations working together to end animal cruelty.

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Badger state conference update:

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The Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies is excited to host our 2022 Badger State Conference in person this year from September 28th-29th.
 
More information on the conference and 2022 scholarship grants can be found on the Badger State Conference Page when it becomes available.

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Nonprofit Legal Resources

Click here for a guide to resources prepared by various nonprofit and legal groups.

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covid-19 resources

We hope you find the following compiled list of resources helpful during this time.  

State of Wisconsin & National
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm

Coronavirus (COVID-19), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Shelter Resources
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Announcements and Resources, National Animal Care and Control Association

• https://www.nacanet.org/covid19/

COVID-19 Animal Shelter Kit, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program

• https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/2020/03/15/new-important-covid-19-information-for-animal-shelters/

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shelter Kit, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)

• https://humanepro.org/COVID19

 
Veterinary Resources
American Veterinary Medical Association COVID-19 Resource

• https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/covid-19
  

Telehealth and Telemedicine in Veterinary Practices, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

• https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/telehealth-telemedicine-veterinary-practice

On CVI:

• Foster to Adopt contracts can be used until the dog can be seen by a vet and the CVI is completed—at which time the adoption can be completed.
• Make sure to keep good records.
• The state cannot change the time limits on CVIs because they are based on Federal mandates. Given the COVID 19 crisis, this will probably not be addressed on the Federal level at this time.
• We can expect inspectors to be “understanding” if documents are slightly outdated but make sure you keep good records and that you are doing everything possible to provide up-to-date CVIs with your adoptions.
• If you are releasing animals with S/N contracts, make sure you have the adopter ask that a CVI be provided with that vet visit (if the CVI is not yet done). Work that out with the adopter and vet.

https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/News_Media/Covid19.aspx (Scroll down to Animal Health)

Pet-Owner Resources
Novel Coronavirus and Companion Animals Advisory Document, The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)

• https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19_WSAVA-Advisory-Document-Mar-19-2020.pdf

Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/emergencies/pet-disaster-prep-kit.html
  

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