LCHS would like to thank everyone that helped to catch the dog that was running near the Beacon Bar for over a month! He is safely at the shelter, eating high-protein food to help him gain weight, and having a blast playing with toys and getting to know our staff. He's very friendly and has been named "Ned" by our staff. Thank you all for your help!

Thank you, Boy Scout Troop 599 for your generous donation to LCHS!  Troop 599 donated the proceeds of their project, The Haunted Sawmill, to help care for the animals at the shelter.  Troop 599 also helped to build dog houses for the shelter dogs and plans to make more later this year! 

LCHS would like to thank Plaid Button Consignment of Merrill for generously donating $10 from each prom dress sold to the Lincoln County Humane Society! We greatly appreciate your generosity! Stop by Plaid Button today to see lots of great items for sale. You can call them at 715-370-1218 for more information.

Watch for Rusty tonight on WAOW Channel 9 with Melissa Langbehn! This sweet guy is looking for a forever family. He gets along great with everyone and is very friendly.

Thanks to everyone who donated to LCHS through our paypal account from 3/11 - 5/13.  Many donations were specifically for Ginger's surgery and we are happy to report that her new mom says that Ginger is doing great in her forever home!  We appreciate all of your support!

Amy Jo Chick

Dichroic Glass by Laurie K

Pamela Welch

Catherine Benecke

Cecil Ballou & Jane Livingston

Scott Olson

Mary Leopold

Jenn Kloiber

Susan Taylor

Jim Daenicke

Candle N' Scrapbooking 4 U

Regina Roman

Erin Schwartzman

Nicole Goodwin

Tammy Schwanke

Billy Baptist

Pennies 4 Paws

Joseph Vera Martinez

Sally Thayer

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Thanks to everyone who made our Annual Rummage Sale a success! We appreciate all the wonderful donations, our incredible volunteers, our staff, and all the support that made our event a success! The shelter made more than $3,000 from this year's sale! Thank you all!

A dollar from each book sold will go to LCHS! Contact us to get more info about purchasing a copy!

LCHS would like to thank our the following donors for supporting our building fund in April! Your donations raised almost $3,000 for the new building!

Thank you, School District of Tomahawk, James Blair, Barbara & Danny Nordall, and Mark & Barbara Crapster-Pregont!

Thanks to everyone who donated in honor or memory of a loved one in April.  Your support is greatly appreciated! 

Memorial:

Dennis Guenther by Susan Briggs, Michael & Veronica Giese, Wendolyn Lambrecht, James & Amanda Pankratz, Jane Kleinschmidt, Todd & Kristin Rueth

Richard Tlusty by M. Sharon Harvey

James Belant by Jay & Polly Koebe

Signa Lambrecht by Jeffrey & Susan Podeweltz

Steve Fritz by Karla & Donald Kimlicka Jr.

Mazie Kallas by Barbara & Christine Hanson

Lisa Heise by Pine Crest Nursing Home, Michelle & Richard Odegard, James & Irene Wedemeyer

Honorarium:

Jameson Asher by Larry & Colleen Woller

Volunteers will be at the Merrill Armory today until 7pm to collect items for the shelter's rummage sale tomorrow!  The Armory is located right next to the shelter in Merrill.  Large item donations can be driven around the back side of the Armory where volunteers will help unload. 

We are unable to accept clothing, tires, paint, etc. Please call the shelter at (715) 536-3459 with any questions. 

PLEASE HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for people to help us on Saturday from 7am-3pm with our Rummage Sale at the Armory.

Volunteers can help for shorter shifts and at any times they are available. Volunteers will be assisting customers with sales and loading boxes of items. Call Trina at 715-612-2461 if you can help!

We have 4 cute little lab mix girls here at the shelter that are looking to find their new homes! We are looking for foster or foster to adopt homes for them! They are about 12 weeks old and you can see them on the puppy section on the website! Please call the shelter if you are interested!

Can you help me find my way home? My tag says my name is Diesel and I live on Lake Road but I was found on Division Street in Merrill as a stray this morning. My mom's phone numbers aren't working so I'm waiting at the shelter for her to find me. I'm a very, friendly loving guy. Please help me find my family!

We are looking for volunteers that would like to visit Pine Crest residents on a weekly basis with a friendly cat & dog.  Volunteers will be responsible for maintaining resident and animal safety during the visits and will be given information about which individuals prefer to see the animals.  Please contact Trina for more info on volunteering (715) 612-2461.  Thank you, Pine Crest, for inviting LCHS to visit today!  Tyson, the kitty, was absolutely wonderful as a feline ambassador and would like everyone to know he is still available for adoption!

Watch for Joey & Shelby tonight on WAOW with Melissa Langbehn! These cuties are available for adoption at Petsmart in Rib Mt, stop by Petsmart to visit them and lots of other adoptable kitties in the month of May!

LCHS still has openings available for female and male dogs and male or female cats on our next Spay Me transport! It will be May 13th but you must have your form and payment turned in by the May 9th.

LCHS works with the Spay Me! Clinic in Sun Prairie twice a month for reduced cost spays and neuters. We are happy to offer these services to the general public! The fee for a dog spay (rabies vaccine included for free) is $110, a dog neuter is $100 (rabies vaccine included for free), $65 for cats with the spay or neuter (rabies vaccine included for free).

If you are a resident of Lincoln County, thanks to the Petsmart Charities Grant, your cat can be spayed or neutered for just $5! Your forms and payment need to be turned in to reserve your spot for a transport trip. We must have a working phone number to contact you, the vet of Spay Me! will call to discuss the surgery with you and if you cannot be reached, the surgery will not be done.

Please call us at (715) 536-3459 for more information or stop by 12pm - 5pm Monday through Friday or 12pm - 4pm on Saturdays. You can email, fax, or mail your form. Forms can be found in the Document - Miscellaneous section of our website.

Thank you, Areianna Schantner! This wonderful little girl decided to ask for donations to the Lincoln County Humane Society instead of gifts for her 6th birthday! Areianna brought more than 10 bags of treats, toys, food, and cleaning supplies for LCHS. Thank you, Areianna!

Watch for our sweet boy, Brewster, on WAOW tonight with Melissa Langbehn!  This wonderful dog will make a great companion for any family!

Have you started spring cleaning?  If you  haven't, you should so you can donate any of your unwanted household items to the LCHS Rummage Sale!  Drop off for donations will be May 10th from 8am-7pm at the Merrill Armory.  We unfortunately cannot accept clothes, tires, paint, or electronics.  All donations are tax deductible!

Since spring is finally here, we'd like to remind everyone to contact Northwoods Wildlife Center at 715-356-7400 if you have found wildlife that may be injured or orphaned. They have tons of great suggestions on how to determine if an animal is truly in need of help.

Check out their website at: http://northwoodswildlifecenter.org/

We would like to thank one of our wonderful volunteer handymen, Steve, for all his work and patience with our dryer this weekend! We greatly appreciate your help!

Mad-Eye Moody was very happy to help Steve with all the repairs and is hoping his new experience as an assistant might help him find a forever family!

Join us for the Annual Rummage Sale on May 11th from 7am-3pm! 

We will be at the Merrill Armory on the 10th from 8am-7pm for item donation.  We are unable to accept clothes, shoes, tires, paint, electronics, or exercise equipment. 

Volunteers are needed on donation day and the day of the sale so if you are interested in helping, please contact Trina at 715-612-2461. 

Watch for Bear tonight on WAOW with Melissa Langbehn! This super sweet guy is still looking for a forever family.

Thank you to everyone who donated in memory of a loved one in March!  We greatly appreciate your support!

March Memorials:

Lisa Heise by Matthew & Allison Fitzgerald

 Signa Lambrecht by Dan W. Rajek DDS, Elaine Drew, Karen & Robert Akey, Robert & Corliss Jensen, Lydia Bauman, Margo Pophal, Phillip & Phyllis Sheil, Linda Semling Peterson, Pauline Coss, Annette & Kurt Nierode, Margaret & Thomas Sharp, Nancy Folkedahl, James & Karen Schooley, Bonnelle Millenbah, Dawn & Eugene Dunk, Virginia Drew, Julie Coss

Robert Borland by Wisconsin Medical Society, Shirley Borland, Raymond & Marilyn Kirschoffer, Alisa Allen, Lyle & Jonie Paye, Ellen & Russell Rohrdanz, Timothy & Cathy Maheffey, Shawna & Emil Bertalot, Anita Simes, Mary Borland, The Becker Family

Gus the Dog by Peggy & Bob Bauman

Max by Becky & Peter Meyer

Sweet Pea the Cat by Scott & Renee Osness

Bunson the Cat by Jeff & Rogene Janik

Goldie Schlender by the Merrill High School’s Sunshine Fund

Thank you to everyone who donated in March to our new building fund! Your donations have provided almost $6,000 toward the new building! We are so grateful for your support!

Thank you:

Mary Lagerbloom, Annette Roman, Keith Allen Osness, Steve Garbacz, Angie Johnson, and Mark & Elizabeth Smith!

Thanks to everyone who donated aluminum cans in March!  You helped the shelter to make almost $50! 

Watch for Zephyr and Poppy tonight on WAOW Channel 9 with Melissa Langbehn! Thanks to the March Madness Raffle, kitties are currently only $35 to adopt and most dogs at the shelter are only $80! Thank you, Debbie and Marlene!

Thank you, Kade Wenninger!  This generous young man used his allowance money to purchase food for the animals calling LCHS their temporary home.  Kade is 10 years old and loves animals.  Thank you, Kade!

LCHS will be closed on Saturday March 30th and Sunday March 31st.  We will resume normal business hours on Monday the 1st. 

LCHS will be hosting a rabies clinic from 3pm-6pm on Monday March 25th. It is $20 per vaccine. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. Other vaccinations and microchips are available for additional fees. 2013 Lincoln County dog licenses will also be available. The charge is $10 for a spayed/neutered dog and $30 for an unaltered dog. Dog license prices will increase after March 31st.

Just a heads up... If you have received a letter about dog licenses and have already purchased for 2013 then please disregard the letter.

Our FurBall raised more than $3,000 for the homeless pets calling LCHS their temporary home! We would like to thank everyone involved for all of your hard work and all those who bought tickets and attended a fun-filled night! Thank you!

Our 5 cash prize winners are:

Scott Honey

Angie Johnson

Kathy Knowles

Ellen Mathein

Rodney Schoone

We would like to thank Angie, Ellen, and Kathy for donating their cash prize back to the shelter! Your incredible generosity is greatly appreciated!

Join us tonight at Ed & Sharon's for the 1st Fur Ball to benefit LCHS! A $10 ticket will enter you into the Fur Ball Raffle (need not be present to win) and/or will give you entry to the event!

The Rock Island Band will play from 7pm-11pm. There will be lots of games, raffles, and more. Call 715-536-3429 with any questions.

Watch for Tripp on WAOW Channel 9 tonight! This sweet dog will make a great addition to any family. Tripp's adoption fee is only $80 for this week since he's the featured LCHS Pet of the Week with Melissa Langbehn!

The Lincoln County Humane Society is proud to team up with "MERRILL ON THE MOVE" Dog-Walk-A-Thon.  The community event  will be held on Saturday May 4th, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds starting at 10:00am, rain or shine.  The entry fee is $5.00 and all the proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Humane Society.

Studies show exercise programs are more successful if you have a partner, what a better partner to walk with than a dog!  They never have any excuses, they are always happy and eager to go.

Children love animals and this is a great way for the kids to be part of a community event involving animals and developing an exercise routine that can last them a life time.

Ask your friends and family to support your efforts by having them sponsor you on the pledge sheet located on the back.  Any amount is appreciated!

All participants will receive a dog related gift and a free coupon for bowling.

We'd like to thank our sponsors for making the "Merrill on the Move" possible.

Gold Sponsors:      MERRILL ASPIRUS  CLINIC, MERRILL FEDERAL AND THE EMPLOYEES

Silver Sponsors:    ALLIED HEALTH, SILVERMAN CHIROPRACTIC, CURVES FOR WOMEN,  LINCOLN LANES, CLABOUGH & ASSOCIATES OF MERRILL

Bronze Sponsors: FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, MERRILL KARATE

REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE UNDER THE DOCUMENTS - MISCELLANEOUS SECTION

Watch for Otis on WAOW Channel 9 tonight! Otis is super sweet but does need a family that will be patient and help him adjust to a new home. Otis loves to be held and will be a playful addition to any family.

This is Mrs. Andreska’s class from Washington Elementary School in Merrill.  They did a lollipop sale and donation drive on Valentine’s Day for the Lincoln County Humane Society.  The lollipop sale made more than $200 and the class received many donations of food and treats for the shelter animals.  Thank you, Washington School students & staff for all of your support!  Pictured are: Jose Garcia, Sophia Schroeder, Abby Bucknell, Katie O’Malley, Sady Plisch, Allison Schdegel, and Mrs. Andreska.

Thanks to Amy Jo Chick, Cecil Ballou, Jane Livingston-Ballou, and Pamela Welch for donating to LCHS through our Paypal account!  Your donations amounted to almost $200! 

Thank you to Jeanne H., Sally C., Mariann & Steve H., and Lori W. who donated in February to our bulding fund!  Your donations amounted to more than $1,600 towards our new shelter!  Thank you so much.

Thank you to everyone who donated in honor or memory of a loved one in February!  Your donations amounted to almost $700.  Thank you!

Memorials:

Sweet Pea & Jake by Julie Osness-Thorson

Robert F. Schmidt by Evelyn Bushor

Robert Borland by Scott & Lori Eggebrecht, Kenneth & Joyce Groshek

Agnes Hockett by Roxane & Dennis Pike

Emily Streich by Debbie Alvin & Brenda Zettler

Joanne Gruetzmacher by William & Kathleen Wulf

Russ Sukow by Mariann & Steve Hanig

Lorraine Kortbeing by Dawn & Victor Soczka

Virginia Paradise by Dawn & Victor Soczka

Honorarium:

Sandy & Charlie by Ursel Ayasse

Jameson Asher by Liz Friedenfels

Tom Wamser by Janet Fechner

Baby & her mom, Jeanne, heard that the dog kennels at LCHS were no longer considered up to code because of the state puppy mill law. They knew LCHS has decided to renovate the old kennels to make the shelter environment healthier and safer for the dogs calling it their temporary home. So Baby & Jeanne donated $1,000 to help with the new building! Thank you, Jeanne & Baby, for your continued support!

The Lincoln County Humane Society is incredibly grateful for all of the support from our community.  Various businesses throughout Merrill, Wausau, and Tomahawk kindly host “Donation Boxes” on their counters so customers can donate to the shelter. In 2012, we received almost $6,000 from the various locations!  We are so grateful to the businesses that support us and just wanted to tell them, “Thanks!”

MERRILL LOCATIONS: Highway 51 Truckstop, Pier 2 Cenex, Merrill Gas Station, Cenex Pine Ridge, Cenex, Merrill Shell Gas Station, SSG Holiday, Eagles Club, Champs, Murphy’s Mini Mart, Chips, Citgo, Lincoln Community Bank, First Street Coffee House, County Market, Park City Credit Union, Pine Ridge Family Restaurant, Associated Bank, Kwik Trip, Pine Ridge Mobil, Customer One Coop, Blooming Wishes, The Pizza Shop

WAUSAU LOCATIONS: Phillips 66, Katzenbarkers, Again and Again Resale Shop

TOMAHAWK LOCATIONS: Kracker Barrel, The Junction Restaurant, Nokomis Motel, Charlie’s Self Service, R&J Body Shop, Tomahawk Ben Franklin, Holiday Station Store, Pop’s Feed & Garden Center, Tomahawk Family Restaurant, Tomahawk Warehouse Liquor, Great Lakes Food, Cerney’s Greenhouse, The Cheese Shop

LCHS would like to thank all of the businesses that have again contributed to make our Annual Paws for a Cause Campaign a success!  First Street Coffee Station took first place as the business that sold the most "paws" throughout this season!  Pictured (from left to right): Liz Friedenfels - LCHS, Stephanie Swan and Shana Sholund - First Street Coffee Station.  Thanks again to all the supportive businesses that helped this year:

RIVER VALLEY STATE BANK (17TH AVE WAUSAU)

51 TRUCK STOP

ASSOCIATED BANK

BMO HARRIS

MERRILL FEDERAL

TROPHY BAR

FIRST STREET COFFEE HOUSE

SKIPPERS

BLOOMS ON MAIN

ALL ABOARD

PLAUTZ'S PUB

HUMPHREY'S

S & S BAR

AVENUE BAR

PETICURE

SHELL GAS STATION( HOSPITAL)

HOLIDAY WEST

ROOKIES BAR

THE DUGOUT

VICTORY LANE

NORTHWAY

THE GIN MILL

SHORTHORNS

MAMA MIAS

POP'S FEED STORE

RODEO

SILVERADO

MARY'S

LOADERS

THE WELLNESS CENTER

CITGO (ACROSS FROM COURTHOUSE)

MURPHY'S MINI MART

CITGO (BY CHAMPS)

Billy Bob’s hosted a meat raffle through January & February to benefit LCHS.   LCHS received more than $1,100 from two fun meat raffle events!  LCHS also brought shelter dogs to visit  and one lucky dog named Frankie found his forever family there!  We also had two individuals give $300 in donations.  Stop by Billy Bob’s at 12025 County L in Tomahawk for great food and lots of fun or call them at 715-453-4984 with any questions. Thank you Billy Bob’s for your support! 

Pictured are (left to right) Jacque Comeau – Manager at Billy Bob’s, Jeni Hinz – LCHS Board of Directors Secretary, Bill & Debbie Eastwood – Owners of Billy Bob’s. 

Thank you, Again & Again Resale of Wausau for your continued support of the shelter!  Again & Again is currently selling new dog toys with the entire proceeds going to benefit LCHS.  Stop by their store located at 630 N. 3rd St in Wausau to support the shelter and get some adorable toys today!  Call Jody at 715-203-0599 for more info!