Upcoming Events
Jun
LCHS WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DATES:
June 19, 26
July 4, 27
August 17
Please note - If Merrill schools are closed due to severe weather, LCHS will also be closed. Additional closing may occur as future events are scheduled.
Jun
Join us June 19 for our monthly board meeting. We will discuss previous meetings, upcoming fundraisers, future goals, and more. The public is always welcome.
Our meeting is held at our building - 310 N. Memorial Drive in Merrill - at 5pm. Please call if you have any questions 715-536-3459
Jun
We would like to thank Iron Raven Tattoo Company for donating this awesome outdoor fire place for our raffle at the Barn Dance on June 21! This would look stunning in any yard with its beautiful northwoods theme! Tickets are available at LCHS during our open hours.
Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. You need not be present to win although the Barn Dance will be a guaranteed fun evening!
Jun
June 21 - 6pm-10pm
Willow Springs Garden - 5480 Hillcrest Drive, Wausau
Join us for dinner, live music, and dancing at Willow Springs Garden Round Barn! Tickets are $25 per person, $40 per couple, and $10 for kids 11 & under.
Admission includes buffet-style pizza dinner with salad and desert, live music by The Dave Fox Band, and entry into the drawing for a door prize! There will be a cash bar available and raffles! Tickets on sale at LCHS!
If anyone is interested in donating a prize for the raffle, please contact LCHS at 715-536-3459.
Jul
The Fix Is In will be at LCHS on July 25 for low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs. You will need to call The Fix to schedule an appointment. Appointments book up very quickly so we recommend calling them at 715-256-8555 as soon as possible.
You can also book an appointment online at http://www.thefixisin.org/make-appointment/
Prices range from $40-$50 for cats and $85-$140 for dogs (rabies vaccine is also included for free). Prices vary based on the weight of the dog. There are additional services available. Check http://www.thefixisin.org/fix-you-pet/ for more information and pricing.
LCHS does not have access to scheduling, cancellation, or any other services. You must contact The Fix Is In directly. LCHS will be closed to the public while The Fix Is In is at the shelter.
Jul
Join our UTV/ATV Poker Run Ride on July 27! Registration is 9am-11am at Z's Fork Horners.
Confirmed stops:
Boar's Nest
Nut-Zee's Bar & Grill
Gleason Bowling Alley
Fisher's Bar
Barry & Sherry's Town & Country
Ditch Runners LLC
$20 per person - includes chance to win grand prize(s)
Cash & basket raffles! Raffle & Poker Hand winners at Z's at 6pm. More details coming soon!
*Picture from michigan.org
Aug
The Fix Is in will be at LCHS on August 8 for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs. You will need to call The Fix Is In to schedule an appointment. Appointments book up quickly so we recommend calling them at 715-256-8555 as soon as possible.
You can also book an appointment online at http://www.thefixisin.org/make-appointment/
Prices range from $40-$50 for cats and $85-$140 for dogs. The rabies vaccine is included for free with all surgerires. Prices vary for dogs based on the weight of the dog. Additional services are available - check http://www.thefixisin.org/fix-your-pet/ for more information and pricing.
LCHS does not have any access to scheduling, cancellation, or additional services. You must contact The Fix Is In directly. LCHS will be closed to the public while The Fix Is In is at the shelter.
Aug
The Dugout is hosting a volleyball tournament to benefit LCHS on August 10!
$60 entry per team with a 50% payout. Teams will be 6 person, co-ed teams. There will be space for 10-12 teams. Registration begins at 12pm.
You must register and pay by August 1. You can register at The Dugout or at LCHS. If you have questions, please call Katie at 715-536-8870
Sep
Our Annual Fall Ride Bake Sale will be held at Trig's in Tomahawk (formerly County Market). The sale will start at 6am on September 12 and will last until we are sold out.
We are looking for bakers to donate baked goods for the sale! If you are in the Merrill area, we can drive them up to Tomahawk on the evening of the 11th. If you are in the Tomahawk area and would like to donate baked goods, please contact Jim at 715-966-1961
Sep
LCHS would like to invite everyone to our Fundraising Committee Meeting on September 18, 2019! The meeting will be held at the Eagle's Club in Merrill at 6pm. Public is encouraged to attend!
At the meeting, we plan to review current fundraisers and discuss upcoming fundraisers for 2019. We love to have the feedback and support of the community so please feel free to get involved! Fundraising is a huge part of our operating budget and successful events make a huge difference in the lives of the shelter animals. Please feel free to call us at 715-536-3459 or email us at manager@furrypets.com with any questions or suggestions.
Sep
LCHS is pleased to announce The Fix Is In is offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs at our shelter. The September surgery date is the 19th. You will need to call The Fix Is In to set up an appointment at 715-256-8555.
You can also book an appointment online at http://www.thefixisin.org/make-appointment/
Prices for dog surgeries range from $85-$110 (including the rabies vaccine) and $40-$60 for cats (including the rabies vaccine). You can check out their website for additional services and information at www.thefixisin.org
LCHS does not have any access to scheduling, cancellation, or additional services. You must contact The Fix Is In directly.
Oct
Save the Date! Our 10th Annual Fall Banquet will be held October 5, 2019 at Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes in Merrill.
Doors open 4:30pm - Dinner starts at 6pm
Tickets are $40 per person if you purchase by September 25. If you purchase your ticket after September 25, the price will be $50 per person.
The price of the ticket includes meal and entrance into the drawing for the Grand Prize.
There will be tons of raffles, a Veteran's Raffle, and a dessert auction!
Dec
Did you know that you can support LCHS by shopping through the Amazon Smile Program? Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Lincoln County Humane Society Inc whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Check it out at - https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1278307
Dec
Did you know you can support LCHS by donating your Fresh Step Paw Points? Your point donation from Fresh Step purchases must be submitted on their website and then LCHS is able to redeem the points for supplies! Check out the link below for more information.
https://www.freshstep.com/paw-points/shelter/lincoln-county-humane-society-739/
Dec
Time is running out if you would like to donate your Thrivent Choice dollars to LCHS! It only takes a minute to say you would like your Choice Dollars to help out the homless animals of Lincoln County.
This link will take you to our donation option - https://service.thrivent.com/apps/ThriventChoiceMemberWeb/public/orgDetails/100244220503
Dec
Did you know employees of UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum can donate to the Lincoln County Humane Society through Benevity? Benevity is a certified B Corporation, and is a global leader in online workplace giving, matching, volunteering, and grant management solutions.
Benevity issues tax receipts to donors and sends recipient organizations monthly disbursements. If you are employed through UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, or Optum, please check out http://causes.benevity.org in order to support the animals of the Lincoln County Humane Society!
Feb
Lincoln County Humane Society's Second Annual Soup & Chili Cook-Off
Merrill Eagle's Club
February 22 at 4pm - Judging at 6pm
Attendees:
You be the judge!
Tickets - $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Doors open at 4pm
Soup & Chili Samples
Raffles!
Bake Sale
Cash bar available
Tickets sold at LCHS
Contestants:
$2 per soup/chili entry
1 crockpot minimum
Soup warm on arrival
Extension cords/plug ins available
Prizes for 1st & 2nd Place
Register at 715-536-3459
Jun
Cruzin' Fur Critters Poker Run will be held June 20, 2020!
SAVE THE DATE! MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Any businesses that are interested in sponsoring the event or donating prizes can contact Jim at 715-966-1961. All donations are tax-deductible!
