Learn About Adams County Humane Society
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Board of Directors
President - Mary Anne Keul Vice President - Michelle Lake Treasurer - Kim Meinhardt Secretary - Marcy Wendtland Director - Chris Parks Director - Jim Hesketh Board meetings are held at 5:30pm the 2nd Monday of each month at the Adams County Community Center. We currently have openings on the Board of Directors. Please email ACHS if you are interested. ACHS Director/Shelter Manager Lisa Morgan |
ACHS History
Adams County Humane Society was formed in the early ‘70’s by a group of concerned citizens. It was incorporated in 1974.
The animal control officer at the time had to shelter the animals at his farm. Eventually, this dedicated group decided that a shelter in Adams/ Friendship was needed. Through the endless hours doing fundraisers and hard work by this group of citizens, in 1988 the first Humane Society was built. Finally, a permanent home for ACHS to better help the animals of Adams County. In 2000, plans were made to expand the shelter into a larger facility with outdoor exercise areas, and better separation of animal areas. After a generous memorial gift given by Dr. Wesley Willard, the Board of Directors decided to add on once again in 2008, adding a surgical room, an intake room, isolation room and creating a larger cat room. Although the number of animals has increased since 1974, we take great pride in our animal care and adoption rate. ACHS continues to strive to improve the quality of life for animals through education and adoption. ACHS is a small shelter 100% funded by donations, adoptions, services and fundraisers. We do not euthanize for space, no healthy, adoptable animal is ever euthanized. We need your support to continue our important work of helping the animals & people of Adams County & surrounding areas. ACHS takes great pride in the care we give our animals on their way to loving forever homes. We can house up to 30 cats at a time and we have 20 indoor kennels for dogs (3 1/2 by 9 feet). We have 16 large outside play areas for the dog’s so on nice days we partner them up to go outside and play. We also have 1 room we call the "Puppy Room" that is away from all the other animals and is used for a dog about to have puppies, already nursing or a litter that is too young for adoption. The price of adoption varies and depends upon age. Before animals are adopted the dogs are spayed/neutered, given their rabies, distemper, and kennel cough vaccinations, de-wormed, heartworm tested, given heartworm and flea/ tick preventative, and are microchipped. Cats are spayed/neutered, given rabies/distemper vaccinations, dewormed and microchipped. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the years and continue to do so. We take pride in the care and love we give the animals while they stay with us. Without your support we would not be able to continue to help the homeless animals that come to us. If you are in the area and would like to stop by for a tour please do so. |
Common Questions
Q: Do you ever euthanize any animals?
A: This is a sensitive subject for everyone which is why ACHS follows our Euthanasia Statement - We take the care of our animals, their wellbeing, and the safety of the public very seriously. Euthanasia is only considered for behavioral and/or medical issues.
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located on the east side of town, just north of Adams County Airport and High School at 1982 11th Ave Friendship WI 53934.
Q: How are you funded?
A: Adams County Humane Society is a private non-profit 501c3 organization run 100% on donations, adoptions and fundraisers.
Q: Where do the animals at ACHS come from?
A: Our animals come in from owner surrenders throughout the state, strays from the area and from overcrowded facilities.
Q: At what age can I adopt a puppy or kitten?
A: Kittens and puppies can be adopted at 8 weeks old.
Q: What is the mission of ACHS?
A: Our Mission Statement: We are committed to sensibly preserving and extending the health and welfare of all animals by fostering positive relationships between pets and people, through adoption, spay/neuter, education, and promoting responsible pet ownership.
Q: I am thinking about volunteering at ACHS, do you need help? What can I do? Where do I get information?
A: We are always looking for volunteers, thank you for thinking of us! Volunteers assist with many different duties. We will work with you personally and through our Volunteer Information Packet to assess your interests and special skills. The first step is to complete an online Volunteer Application found here.
Q: How can I help the Adams County Humane Society?
A: There are so many ways to support us. You can donate financially, volunteer, foster, donate items from our wish list, attend ACHS events, donate your aluminum cans, Kwik Trip points, and County Market receipts, and more. Click on the button below to find out more.
Q: Do you ever euthanize any animals?
A: This is a sensitive subject for everyone which is why ACHS follows our Euthanasia Statement - We take the care of our animals, their wellbeing, and the safety of the public very seriously. Euthanasia is only considered for behavioral and/or medical issues.
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located on the east side of town, just north of Adams County Airport and High School at 1982 11th Ave Friendship WI 53934.
Q: How are you funded?
A: Adams County Humane Society is a private non-profit 501c3 organization run 100% on donations, adoptions and fundraisers.
Q: Where do the animals at ACHS come from?
A: Our animals come in from owner surrenders throughout the state, strays from the area and from overcrowded facilities.
Q: At what age can I adopt a puppy or kitten?
A: Kittens and puppies can be adopted at 8 weeks old.
Q: What is the mission of ACHS?
A: Our Mission Statement: We are committed to sensibly preserving and extending the health and welfare of all animals by fostering positive relationships between pets and people, through adoption, spay/neuter, education, and promoting responsible pet ownership.
Q: I am thinking about volunteering at ACHS, do you need help? What can I do? Where do I get information?
A: We are always looking for volunteers, thank you for thinking of us! Volunteers assist with many different duties. We will work with you personally and through our Volunteer Information Packet to assess your interests and special skills. The first step is to complete an online Volunteer Application found here.
Q: How can I help the Adams County Humane Society?
A: There are so many ways to support us. You can donate financially, volunteer, foster, donate items from our wish list, attend ACHS events, donate your aluminum cans, Kwik Trip points, and County Market receipts, and more. Click on the button below to find out more.
