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.
Nonprofit Legal Resources

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covid-19 resources

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

General Information

State of Wisconsin
Emergency Order #12 Safer at Home Order declaring animal shelters as essential businesses, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/03/24/file_attachments/1409408/Health%20Order%20%2312%20Safer%20At%20Home.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Mf-rE4D5DnCXTm_C5nKCz3ZVnirF24q8S2xneW2fONe_xq1gv5uNUUQA

COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), Wisconsin Department of Health Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm

Outbreaks in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm

Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/News_Media/Covid19.aspx
 
National
Communication Resources, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/index.html

Coronavirus (COVID-19), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
 
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

Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/animals.html

Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/emergencies/pet-disaster-prep-kit.html

Wisconsin Pet-Financial Aid Related Organizations, The Humane Society of the Unites States (HSUS)
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet#Wisconsin
 
Shelter Resources
Sample Press Release, Dane County Humane Society
https://www.giveshelter.org/news/dchs-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-1

Animal Services’ Role in COVID-19 Support, UW Shelter Medicine
https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/library/resources/animal-services-role-in-covid-19-support

Limiting Non-Emergency Surgery in Shelters and Spay Neuter Clinics, UW Shelter Medicine
https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/news/2020/3/covid-19-response-limiting-non-emergency-surgery-in-shelters-and-spay-neuter-clinics

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://www.animalsheltering.org/COVID19

Guidance for Essential Animal Businesses, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Documents/Guidance%20for%20Kennels,%20Shelters,%20Rescues.pdf

On Interstate Animal Transfer:
  • Shelters participating in interstate animal transfers should carefully observe all existing rules (i.e. no heart worm positive imports, no in-tact animals without a negative brucellosis test, CVI and records complete and included with the animals being transported, etc).
Transport Adoption Best Practices, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/AWF-TransportAdoptionBestPractices.pdf
 
Veterinary Resources 
                                                                                  
COVID-19 Resources for Veterinary Practices, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/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)
 
Additional Resources

Paper Towel Face Mask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGU2vWHKC8&feature=youtu.be
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DIY Hand/Surface Sanitizer, UW Shelter Medicine
https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/library/resources/how-to-make-your-own-hand-surface-sanitizer-to-share

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