News
May
2022
We would like to thank our Eagle Scout, Nathan, for adding to the rain garden he created in memory of Johanna Osness Hoerstmann. Nathan created the rain garden in 2020 to help prevent the shelter's outdoor dog runs from flooding. He has maintained the flowers and weeded the garden since its creation and he added the memorial for Johanna this week. Thank you, Nathan, for all your hard work!
May
2022
Start at any one of our stops, as long as you're back to Winding Trail Grill & Bar (N1002 County Road B, Tomahawk) at 6pm for burgers, raffles, and drink specials. We have The Dead Fretz playing some awesome music for us at 7!
$15 per entry and receive a free burger when you get back to The Winding Trail! All proceeds go to the Lincoln County Humane Society!
Stops include:
Fishers
Town n Country
Boars Nest
Gleason Bowl
Nutzees
Winding Trail
Must hit at least 5 stops. Each stop will have stamp cards. $15 paid at end at Winding Trail. Call The Winding Trail at 715-453-2337 with questions.
*Photo credit - Winding Trail Grill & Pub facebook event page
May
2022
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in April! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Gary Smith by Gerald & Dawn Schmidt
Don Ashby by Bonnie Ashby & Family
Darlene Graap by Mike & Vonya Ellsworth, Bonny & Donny Graap
Lester Leavitt by Carol Leavitt, Edward Gruett, Richard & Becky Lokemoen, Kris & Jim Lokemoen, David & Cynthia Lambrecht, Dawn Mork, Michele & Richard Moyer
Sarah Kitchen Lange by Arnold Lange, Frederic & Heidrun Lefferts, Gregory Hinz, William & Kathleen Wulf, Kevin & Tammy Cohrs, Emily Edmund & Mary Lutzke, Barbara Rambo-Hartley, Dennis & Gail Abegglen, Gary & Holly Rauen, Nancy Dabbert, Linda Stevens, Paul & Karen Cournaya, Steven Lange
Judy Esser by Stephen & Linda Blake, Robert Snowden Ficks & Mary Briggs Ficks, Darrel & Melissa Dengel, Bonny & Donny Graap, Nicole Marcell, Barb Cummings, Carrie Vanden Boom, Darla Sann-Koenig & Tim Koenig, Scott Gilbertson Family & Friends
Ralph Voigt by Maxine & Jay Tlusty
Judith Elliott by Deb Richardson
George Foehringer by Julie & Alan Coss
Kathy (Kat) Simon by Julie & Alan Coss
Roger Meunier by Janet Beyer-Thums
Pat Myers by Ingrid Erickson
Rick Osness by Carol Osness
Dolores Lonsdorf by Laurie Lonsdorf
Betty White by Brenda Mueller
Don Simpson by Kimberly Fullerton
Barbara Nordall by Jane Hart
Mommy (the cat) by Beatrice Lebal
Bette Baumann by Stephen & Eunice Mann
Marlene Aschbrenner by Shopko Optical Team 79
Gary Juedes by Michael & Joy Burrows
Ann Bauer by Julie & Alan Coss
Bob Jensen by Thayer & Judith Davis
Alex & Max by Peggy & Bob Bauman
Hilda Bukovic by Peggy & Bob Bauman, Bonnie Pophal, Gary & Patti Stickler
Norris Hattlestad by Linda Hattlestad
May
2022
LCHS will be closed Tuesday, May 10. We will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, May 11.
May
2022
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in April! We greatly appreciate the continued support!
Mark Moldenhauer
Ursula & Michael Stearns
Meghan Stevenson
Dean Barker
Kristina Hopp
Cecil Ballou
Greater Twin Cities United Way
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Nadine Appel
Angelina Marquis
Givinga Foundation, Inc
Melody Callahan
Rick Ament
Northern Wire Company
Mary Bootz
Kathleen Grant
Carol & Gary Hartwig
Brian Jossart
Jane Elizabeth Parsons
Ruth James
Darlene Raunio
Pat King
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Kendra Hawley
Dan Lara
Mark Paul
Joy of Grooming
Jason Rumbough
Bob & Ginger Jach-Richards
Network for Good (facebook)
Ivy Catlin
Jessica Barnes
Paypal Giving Fund
Sharayah Lee
Tasha Wassink
Anonymous
Sportsman's Alibi Sunday Pool League
Angelo & Joyce Hoeft
Jodi Forster
Amy Hameister
Larry & Joann Benzinger
Gloria Werner
Hilary Scully
May
2022
Remember to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to LCHS! Thank you!
AmazonSmile Link:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1278307
May
2022
We would like to thank everyone for working with LCHS to donate aluminum cans in Tomahawk! In April, we received $1289.40 as a result of the can donation in Tomahawk!
Please note, LCHS will not be accepting aluminum cans at our facility. Although we are not accepting aluminum cans at LCHS, the Hometown Feed Mill & General Store in Tomahawk does have a trailer available for can donation.
LCHS will not transport cans so if you decide to donate cans, you must deliver them to the trailer in Tomahawk.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Apr
2022
We would like to thank the following donors for sponsoring an animal in March! Your support is greatly appreciated.
Kerry & Scott Steele
Jeffrey & Cheryl Schnelle
Cynthia Kotila
Sally Lindsley
Paige Sanders
Apr
2022
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in March! We greatly appreciate everyone's generosity!
Meghan Stevenson
Dean Barker (with a matching donation from Johnson & Johnson)
Frontstream
Harley Davidson
Nadine Appel
Heidi Hoock (with a matching donation from Michelle Sharp)
Borregaard USA, Inc.
Michael and Tracy Gengalo
Cecil Ballou
The Community
Tina Larson
Keri Martin
Brent & Susan Nyberg
Ruth James
David Freed
Dawn Gourlie
Ricky Graap
Judy Hall
Kerry Hass
Candice Jacobson
Michael Kufahl
Mark Mesarch
John Schaffer
Linda Schuster
Diane Witscheber
Jerry & Susan Zastrow
Bonnye Kolar
Thomas & Heather O'Neill
Amazon Smile
S&S Bar
Blair Otterholt from Edward Jones through the Tomahawk Star Foundation, Inc.
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club, Inc.
Karen Olson
Andrea Teske
Giving Foundation, Inc.
Russell & Nancy Putnam
Rick & Judith Lombard
Darlene Raunio
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Katie Mierer
Rita Yaeger
Darla Sann & Tim Koenig's Wedding
James Schneider
Rose Lynd
Dan Lara
Kendra Hawley
Ivy Catlin
Heather Malueg
Patricia Oelke & Barbara Ringwelski
Joy Anderson
Colleen Sniezewski
Sharayah Lee
Tasha Wassink
Town of Schlay
Stacey Witucki
Mary Hofele
Paypal Giving Fund
Ashley Gass
Karen Elliott
Jane Parsons
Amy Hameister
Apr
2022
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in March! We greatly appreciate your support!
Rose Bolling by friends & family
Bob Kultgen by Cherie Kultgen, Wayne & Kathleen Bruno, Energenecs, Inc., Scott & Julie Olund, Mary & David Absey
Patricia Woller by Jeffrey Heath
Judy Locke by Colleen Woller & Liz Friedenfels, friends & family
Sally Tupa's Birthday by Lora Reichelt
Terri Babcock by Richard Denny, W.L. & Mary Fisher
Harold Hopp by Sandra Oestreich, T.L. & B.J. Wardall, John & Joyce Lee, Anthony Baumann
Bill Frazier by Sherry Frazier
Ralph Voigt by Gerald & Dawn Schmidt, friends & family
Lester Leavitt by Janice Fredrickson, Roger Plautz, Edward Smola, Barbara Neumann, Barbara Burger, Marshall Wiedeman, Brian & Vietta Leavitt, Dianne Belling, Richard & Jean Olson
Roger Meunier by Jolene Callahan, Mathew Boyle, W.L. & Mary Fisher, Karen Caylor, Penny Callahan, Diane Belter
Robert Jensen by Robert & Corliss Jensen
Lydia the dog by Scott & Julie Olund
Chloe the dog, beloved dog of Greg & Amanda Hildgendorf by Gary & Joan Hildgendorf
Sarah Kitchen-Lange by Paige Sanders
Apr
2022
Spring is finally here! This means a great increase in injured or orphaned wildlife. But things are not always as they seem. There are many times where a human's well meaning intervention actually can do more harm than good.
An easy way to make sure you're making the right choice is to contact an expert right away. By saving wildlife rehabilitation phone numbers into your phone today, you have the resource you may need in the future. If you're at the park and find a baby bird or if you're driving and you see a fawn in a ditch on the side of the road, you'll know exactly who to call for answers. So pull out your phone right now and save these numbers:
Northwoods Wildlife Center (Minocqua) 715-356-7400
Raptor Education Group (Antigo) 715-623-4015
Wild Instincts (Rhinelander) 715-362-9453
This simple step may help you to save a life one day!
Mar
2022
2022 Lincoln County Dog Licenses are available at LCHS. Our hours of operation are 12pm-4pm Monday-Saturday, 12pm-2pm Sunday.
Please see our information sheet below for frequently asked questions.
How much does a dog license cost?
$10 for a spayed/neutered dog or $30 for an unaltered dog. If the dog is not spayed/neutered at the time of purchase, we cannot sell the license for the spayed/neutered rate.
How long are licenses available?
Licenses are available year-round. However, the fees for licenses increase after March 31, 2022. A $10 license increases to $25 and a $30 license increases to $65.
What do I need to purchase a dog license?
Your dog must be vaccinated for rabies in order to purchase a license. The rabies certificate will provide the experation date, tag number, and other information needed for the license. Make sure to bring a copy of the rabies certificate when purchasing the license.
Can I purchase my dog's license through the mail?
Yes! Dog licenses can be purchased through the mail. Send the payment along with the license information form that can be downloaded. *This link is under construction and will be ready as soon as possible! Then mail your check or money order to LCHS (with the check written out to LCHS) at 310 N. Memorial Drive, Merrill WI 54452. You will need to include a copy of the rabies certificate when mailing the payment for the license.
Can a license sent in the mail that is postmarked before the 31st be sold without a late fee?
No, all license sales must be processed on the 31st. Any mailed licenses received on April 1st (or after) will only be processed with a late fee or they will be returned to the owner for the late fee to be added.
Can I purchase a dog license online?
No, unfortunately there are software issues that prevent LCHS from selling dog licenses online.
Can I purchase a kennel license through LCHS?
No, these can only be purchased through municipalities (townships).
What happens if I don't purchase a license for my dog?
According to the Merrill Police Department, the fine for a first offense of a dog not having a rabies vaccination is $77.50, the same rate applies to a dog that is not licensed. If your dog is ever brought to the shelter as a stray, you will also be required to purchase a county license before the dog can be released.
Mar
2022
The Bake Sale will be held at the School Complex in Tomahawk on April 9 but we are still in need of baked goods! If you are willing to donate an item, LCHS will be accepting items at the shelter until 3pm on Friday, April 8. Items can also be dropped off the morning of the sale but you must contact Jim at 715-966-1961 to make arrangements.
Mar
2022
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in February! We are incredibly grateful for everyone's support & generosity!
Chip's Hamburgers
Meghan Stevenson
Lost Dogs of Wisconsin
Frontstream
Patrick Washburn
Timothy & Debra Martin
Cecil Ballou
Irene Faber
Trisha Skofronick
Ruth James
Linda Hudzinski
Sherri Pickett
Nadine Appel
Darlene Raunio
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Ricky Ingersoll
Angeline Marquis
Courtney Kaiser
Rick & Judith Lombard
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Dana & Michelle Sharp
Tomahawk Middle School Student Council
Misty Kremsreiter
Kendra Hawley
Dan Lara
Joyce Johnson
Premier Touchless Drying System
Ivy Catlin
Abigail Miklaszewicz
Sara Crum Faber
Givinga Foundation, Inc.
Network for Good (facebook)
Sharayah Lee
Tasha Wassink
ORS Impact
Faye Semling
Jane Parsons
Amy Hameister
Elaine Kryshak
Patricia Oelke
Dolores Slizewski
Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club, Inc
Mar
2022
The total is in and we are overwhelmed by everyone's generosity! From January 17th-March 11th, Chip's held a Paws for a Cause fundraiser for LCHS and the donations amounted to $6,598! Thank you all for donating at Chip's and thank you to Chip's for doing this fundraiser each year for LCHS!
Mar
2022
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in February! Your support is greatly appreciated.
Esther Dittmar by Darlene Mattson, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Scott & Linda Doerr
Rose Bolling by Alger & Connie Julson, David Julson, Friends of the Family, Greenheck Employees, Beverly Dietz, Gloria Wagener, Cathy Mueller, Kim Borchardt, Jennifer & Matthew Herbert, Barbara & Daniel Adams
Chester the cat by Diane Erickson
Harold Hopp by Jerry & Diana Petruzates, Linda Weege, Kristine Smith, Chipper & Sandy Mosser, Louis & Vernette Heuser
Patricia Woller by Dave & Rita Bonnell, Nancy Kasper, Shirley Mae Engel
Sarah Kastner-Warren by Robert & Diane Zwieg
Delores Burrow by Timothy Burrow
Dawn Sus by American Legion
Lorraine Litzer by Amy & Jeremy Krueger
Donna Thompson by Ivan & Terry Pick
Betty White by John & Julie Shelley, Mark & Barbara Crapster-Pregont, Cynthia Prueser
Carol Engel by Shirley Mae Engel
Edward Leavitt by USW Local 2-631
JoLee Wendt by Patrick & Jane Severt
Donna Thompson by Rick Ament, Penny Callahan, Erin McCarthy, Thursday Night Pool Team, John & Maureen Hick, Jack & Cyndi Baguhn, Michael & Nancy Specht, S.K. Beveridge
Robert "Bob" Kultgen by Nancy Kasper, Lester Jones, Dave & Linda Voelz
Darren "Burd" Burdock by Family & Friends
Marlene Aschbrenner by Diane Thompson, Steve & Jennifer Noto, Friends & Family
Linda Schmidd by Sean Palenik
Ava (the Radloff's Great Dane) by Tom & Linda Tompach
Donald Ashby by Todd & Angelia Johnson
Ellen Gilliard by Aimee Knospe
Donald Klebenew by Robert & Cynthia Koehler
Tim Rossi by Thomas Rossi
Mar
2022
We would like to thank USW (United Steel Workers) & WOS (Women of Steel) Local 460 from Harley Davidson Motor Company in Tomahawk! The Local 460 held raffles and a donation drive to for the animals of LCHS. They donated supplies and $280! Thank you, Local 460!
Pictured: Lori Kopishcke, Liz from LCHS, Jean Geurink, and Mary Flatka
Feb
2022
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in January! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Patricia "Pat" Woller by Nancy Kasper, Jane Chapleau, Matt & Kim Leder, Lisa & Jeffrey Viegut, Rhonda & Christopher Nowak, Susan McKinney, Julie Chartier, Andrew & Krista Zelinski, Sandra & Gerald Weber, Fred & Karen Bruckert, Dan Woller, Thomas & Marsha Peterson, Carl & Mary Moscherosch, Christine Moravec, Anonymous, Nancy Kasper
Betty White by Gale Wolff, Kristin Van Der Geest, Marlene Kirk, Anonymous, Ronald & Beth Kautz, Nadine Appel, Barb Ament, Deena Rathbun, Jane Schulz, Brian & Peggy Morren, Barbara Dalsky Dern, Dawn & William Folta, Denise & James Humphrey, Carl Bergman & Deborah Ristau, Nichole Miller, Laura Norton, Norman & Cheryl Moeller, Matt Burish, Judy Hall, Renee Meyer, Ursula & Michael Stearns, Kevin Podeweltz, Paul Miller, Tabitha Krueger, Pamela Asche, John & Kristi & Jack & Ryan Zentner, Debbie Starnes, Larissa Crawford, Lisa Petrack, Kaelyn Stafford, Heath Garihee, Shannon Staskiewicz, Jeanne Binder, Tara Burkhart, George Schroeder, Tiffany Hansen, Melanie Lepak, Mary Emma Parks, Sam Yeskis-West, Julie Stevenson, SuAnn Pagel-Rast, Denise Rehwinkel, Debbie Huber, Wendy Knospe, Renee Luedtke, Dianne Belling, Nancy Kasper, Linda & Alan Tetzloff, Carol Wyma, Kristine Ziegler, Linda Weege, Scott & Alicia Gomoll, Bob's Mowing Service, Daniel & Jane Schuller, Michael & Carrie Baumgart, Jim & Pat Brimacombe, Mark & Catherine Krupinski, Troy & Heather Brownell, Ingrid Erickson, Peggy Jaeger, Lyle & Cindy Dahlke, David & Dorothy Jorgensen, Karen Lynch, Rick & Judith Lombard, Michael & Nancy Specht, Elizabeth Olmstead McBride, Scott & Linda Doerr, Lawrence & Ruby Schoone, Greg Eichelkraut & Linda Becker, Lynn Little, John Loesel, Kathryn & Lylas Oestreich, John Loesel, Lynn Little
Benny the cat by Noreen Salzman
Adam Smith by Polly Polak, Lisa & Steve Hass, Todd & Angelia Johnson
Gordy Jaworski by Laurie & John Gering
Delores Burrow by Grant Peterson, Judy Lokemoen, Todd & Angelia Johnson, Mike Waszkiewicz & Theresa Stiernagli, Patti & Brian Knetter, Toby & Julie Teschmer, Anonymous, Jane Schulz, Marlene Graap, Dawn & William Folta, Denise & James Humphrey, Ingrid Erickson, Cal & Jacqueline Forsberg, Michael & Joy Burrows, Carl Bergman & Deborah Ristau, Dean & Debra Lemke, Judith Wery
Veronica "Boots" Zwirchitz by Jeri Kavanaugh, Glen & Mary Raddatz, Rich & Jane Poirier, Stephen & Linda Blake, Julie & Alan Coss
William Heideman by Anonymous
Deanna Koebe by Mike & Vonya Ellsworth, Todd & Angelia Johnson
Sarah Kastner-Warren by Gwen Schmidt
Mr. Higgins by Barb Ament
Johanna Osness Hoerstmann's Birthday by Julie Ossness Thorson
Tilly by Larisa & William Millis
Gloria by Laurie Bergh
Jo Lee Wendt by Victor Ledesma
Kristine Anderson by Charmaine Hamilton
Annie by Renee Luedtke
Ruth Wengeler by Dianne Belling
Gertrude Lamphier by Kristine Ziegler
Briggs by Scott & Alicia Gomoll
Robert & Signa Lambrech by Julie & Alan Coss
Mrs. Nierode by Julie & Alan Coss
Riley Kurtz by Andrew & Jennifer Bonnell
Art Ahlgrim by William Hudson
Wanda's Birthday by Kathryn & Lylas Oestreich
Esther Dittmar by Beverly Dietz, Larry & Lois Woller
Harold Hopp by Larry & Lois Woller, Jean & Joe Folta, Jason & Deana Jankowsky
Michigan the bearded dragon by Angel Heineman
Feb
2022
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in January!
Meghan Stevenson
Kathleen Swope
Robert & Karen McDonald
J.F. & V.M. Romanski
Joanne Myre (John the Muffler Man, Inc.)
Julane Schulist
Lawrence & Susan Wisen
Sandra & William Lussenhop
Karen Townsend
Richard & Marilyn Johnson
Cecil Ballou
Donna Schulz
Sue Mueller & Robert Brennan
Mary Jaax
Jeffrey & Debra Kiefer
Cherie & Andrew Krueger
Kerry Hass
Jane Elizabeth Parsons
Tomahawk Main Street
Kathy Healey
Nancy Kasper
Anonymous
Jeri Kavanaugh
Ruth James
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Nadine Appel
Angeline Marquis
Red Eye Brewing Company
Cris Luebbe
Lynn Wisniewski
Darlene Raunio
Mary Leyk
Pamela Welch
Janet Selnes
Sarah Wolff
Debra Duncan
Lynn Stocksick
Paul Lockwood
Nora Craven
Roxanne VanDeWeerd
Scott Steele
Susan Stefanich
Ashley Hammon
Maya Sigl
Laura Ellenbecker
Norma Young
Shannon Kadlec
Veronica Vitler
Constance Semling
Jill Kasper Krueger
Bradley Teige
Debbra Selves
Kathleen George-Bol
Mark Schubring
Bridgette Hassel
Debra Calabrese
Therese Devine
Robyn Krueger
Matthew Rueth
David Leiskau
Kelly Jankowsky
Shirley Shook
Dan Lara
Kendra Hawley
Peggy Kautza
Liza Sternitzky
Stephanie Madden
Patricia Kloske
Barbara Gibson
Melody Callahan
E.M. & P.L. Berg
Borregaard USA, Inc
Bill Palubicki
Ivy Catlin
Rhonda Bacher
Sharayah Lee
Tasha Wassink
Paul & Michelle Werner
Mark & Janet Abell
Pledgeling Foundation
K. Krajenka
Amy Hameister
Sandra Shearier
Network for Good
Givinga Foundation, Inc
Bruce & Janis Krueger
Dennis Grefe
Kay & Rodney Berg
Barbara Dalsky Dern
Christina Bennington
Moments Foster Care
Emily Grams
Kathy Cappel
Feb
2022
We have all heard stories about animals being reunited with their families after years, even when the animal is found all the way across the country from where it was originally lost. These heartwarming stories happen because of microchips. No matter how vigilant we are, pets do get lost and need some extra help to find their way home.
Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to helping dogs all throughout the state reunite with their owners. David Woods monitors social media posts to connect owners of missing dogs with individuals and shelters that may have the dog in their care or know the location of the dog.
Because the mission of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is to reunite pets and their owners, Lost Dogs of Wisconsin generously donated to cover the cost of microchip insertion to the first forty pets being reclaimed by the owners at LCHS. This generous donation helps to ensure that 40 more pets have a better chance of getting home because they are now microchipped.
Thank you, David Woods, and all of the amazing volunteers at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin! Your hard work and tireless dedication is greatly appreciated!
Feb
2022
You guys! We are always blown away with the amount of money that Chip's raises for us in our Paws for a Cause fundraiser and this time is no exception! They started it on Jan. 17th and in just 2 weeks they raised $1,703 for LCHS! They will be doing the fundraiser through the month of February! All you have to do is make a donation when you go through the drive-thru to get some of their amazing food they make! Also if you make a donation of $5 or more you get 10% off your food order!
Thank you so much to Chip's for doing this fundraiser for us every year and thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
Feb
2022
Unfortunately we haven't received enough people registering to make soups this year so LCHS is forced to cancel the Soup & Chili Cook-Off.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to make this event happen in the future.
Jan
2022
Registration is open for the Soup & Chili Cook-Off on February 26! Entries so far include:
Cheeseburger soup by Sally T.
Beef barley soup by Jim D.
Ham & bean soup by Carrie J.
Chili by Christian L.
Sweet Potato Chili by Ted, Paul, & Mark I.
Chili by Pamela L.
Jan
2022
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of Betty White! Your donations resulted in $4,223.22 for the animals of the shelter! Thank you for all your generosity!
Jan
2022
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in December! We are incredibly grateful!
Laura Lussier-Lee
Meghan Stevenson
Ken & Sally Tupa
Angela Schellenberger
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Michael & Tracy Gengalo
Margo Pophal
Mary Bauman
Kayla Rohmeyer
Park City Credit Union
Robert Richards & Virginia Jach Richards
Monica Fenhaus
Larry & Julie Wenning
Patricia Oelke & Barbara Ringwelski
Darlene Raunio
Nadine Appel
Allen & Stephanie Ashbeck
Cecil Ballou
Rick Arall
Candice Jacobson
John Schaffer
Ruth James
Kelsey Coffman
John Kilgust & Vicki Leistikow
Church Mutual Insurance Company
D.C. Everest School - FCCLA Club
Cris Luebbe
Edward Gruett
Rick & Judith Lombard
Jeffery Jaeger
Kent Rinne
Amazonsmile
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Edward Raasch
Richard Serafin
Riverside Athletic Club - 10am Water Class
The Community
Nicole Johnson
Dick & Gay Baumgart
J.W. Austin Associates LLC
Roger Martens
Al & Jenny Miner
Susan Wokatsch
P. Lamontagne
Russell & Nancy Putnam
Ashley Ziegelbauer
Town of Tomahawk
Maureen Sanford
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Dan Lara
Kendra Hawley
Louis & Vernette Heuser
Network for Good (facebook)
G.D. & C.A. Wick
Larry & Joann Benzinger
Ivy Catlin
Divine Digits Much Kneaded Massage
Linda Semling Peterson Fund
James Blair
Sandra & William Lussenhop
Tasha Wassink
Sharayah Lee
Michael & Sally Young
Bethany & Ryan Martinovici
Amy Hameister
Health in Motion
Brandon DeSimons
David & Lora Reichelt
Michele Gryskiewicz
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Kenneth & Lois Britt
Richard & Brenda Mamer
Bonnye Kolar
Arnold Gennrich
David & Mary Brand
Mike & Vonya Ellsworth
Edward Locke
Joanne Marty
Chad Jirovec
Jan
2022
Cold weather is as difficult for animals as it is for people. When the weather is below freezing, the Lincoln County Humane Society highly recommends keeping your pets indoors. Being outdoors in freezing temperatures is a huge health risk to pets, and causes severe stress.
But if you must keep your pets outdoors, please follow these recommendations to help keep them safe and comfortable.
Feeding:
1. Feed high quality foods with essential fatty acids to help outdoor dogs and cats maintain a thick coat of fur in the winter. Some veterinarians even recommend adding canola oil, soybean oil, or butter or fish oils directly to the dry food a pet receives. Check with your local veterinarian to see what’s safe and most beneficial to your pet.
2. Increase food supply, especially protein, to help keep a healthy weight. If your pet is overweight, this is not recommended.
3. Provide a heated water bowl for pets. Eating snow is not enough to prevent dehydration and it will cause hypothermia more quickly because it drops your pet’s body temperature.
4. Don’t use metal bowls for food or water because your pet’s tongue may stick to the metal.
5. Check frequently to make sure the water and food aren’t frozen.
Bedding:
1. Make sure all pets, but especially, senior or arthritic pets have thick beds to in a warm area to keep their joints from hurting more.
2. Keep beds off of concrete or the floor.
3. Use straw for bedding instead of towels, blankets, and newspaper which retain cold and moisture.
4. Make sure your pet has an insulated house. It should be large enough for the animal to stand and turn but not too large or it won’t help conserve body heat.
5. The pet’s house should be kept a few inches off the ground and covered with straw. The opening should be facing away from the wind and there should be a plastic cover on the door.
General:
1. Make sure your pet’s fur is free of matts and burrs. Matted fur won’t protect as well from the cold.
2. Don’t use regular road salt near your pet, make sure to have a pet safe variety to prevent injury and irritation on delicate paw pads.
Jan
2022
LCHS recently learned of a mailing sent from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to a number of Wisconsin residents. Although the mailing appears to support local Wisconsin shelters, any money donated to national organizations is not received by LCHS. Nationwide, less than 1% of donations to national animal welfare organizations goes to local shelters and humane societies.
Although an LCHS supporter may intend for a donation sent to national organization to be received by LCHS, this will not occur. We want to clarify to our supporters that money donated to national organizations will stay with the national organization and will not be given to LCHS.
If you want to support LCHS, please donate directly:
LCHS
310 N. Memorial Drive
Merrill WI 54452
or online at: www.furrypets.com/2012/donate.php
Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters!
Jan
2022
We are excited to announce that regardless of the changes of 2021, LCHS has still worked to achieve our goals of helping animals! Your support resulted in:
39 cats and 96 dogs have been reunited with their owners
402 cats, 133 dogs, 5 rabbits, 3 birds, 1 ferret, 2 lizards, and 37 small animals (rats/hamsters/guinea pigs) have been adopted
39 cats, 6 dogs, 1 rabbit, 5 small animals (rats/hamsters/guinea pigs), 3 wild birds, and 1 wild rabbit were sent to various rescue organizations for care.
Thanks to everyone who has supported LCHS! We are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers and donors!
Dec
2021
Open Hours:
12pm-4pm Monday-Saturday
12pm-2pm Sunday
Closed holidays and any days the Merrill Public Schools are closed due to severe weather
Nov
2021
We are delighted to announce that the Hunter's Raffle raised $9,792.91 for the animals calling the shelter their temporary home!
A huge thank you goes to Darla, our event coordinator, for all her hard work! Thank you also to the many volunteers who sold tickets and helped at the event. A final shout-out goes to the multiple ticket winners who donated their winnings back to LCHS - we are so grateful for your generosity!
We would also like to thank our local sponsors for their support:
Thrivent Financial
Auto Jockeys
River's Edge
Northwoods Maple & More
Subway
The Pizza Shop
Northway
Lake of the Torches Casino
North Star Casino
Kwik Trip
Joan Gable & Dorothy Sis Jorgenson
Geiss Meat Service
Johnson's Gifts
Riverwood Originals LLC
Harrison Natural Resources
Dave's County Market
Sawmill Brewing Co.
Victoria's Floral
Hugo's PIzz
Annie Mason
Tanya's Tees & More
Merrill Eagle's Club
Tomahawk Furniture & Gun
Nov
2021
Thank you, Hugo's Pizza, for donating a gift certificate for a large pizza and a small pan of lasagna for the Hunter's Raffle on November 13! Tanya's Tees & More also donated can coozies for the event! Thank you, Hugo's Pizza and Tanya Kleinschmidt! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Nov
2021
We would like to thank everyone in honor of a loved one in October! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Roger Ollhoff by Gwen Schmidt
Matt Suhling by Ervin & Kimberly Bruesewitz, Kathleen Echterling, The Community
Barbara Klade by Nestle Corporation, Debby Stock, Gerald & Diane Bauman, Sandra Euler, Albert & Ruth Schumacher, Chester & Linda Rhinehart, Ken & Sally Tupa, Carol Page, Bryan Haase, The Rowe/Klade Family, The Community
Greg Heath by Barbara Rambo-Hartley, Thomas & Mary Ball, Tim & Tammy Gruling
Darlene Madden by Bonita & Barbara Zank, Tammy & David Marone, Jeffrey & Ann Verdoorn
Brian Kingsley by Brian & Sarah Ross, Pesobic Lake Association, Inc.
Jim Nikolai by Tom & Linda Tompach
Pat Sams by Toby DuPlayee
Phyllis Fehr by Laurie Bergh
Jack Crowley by Scott & Thersa Swiechowski
Ellen Clifford by Holly Finnell
Nov
2021
LCHS would like to thank the following donors for their support in October!
Meghan Stevenson
Keith & Marni Harmon
Zachary Wisniewski
Shan & Rebecca Breneman
Travis & Natalie Klug
Wilma Kidney
Working Dogs of North Central Wisconsin, Inc
Dwayne & Olivia Dachel
Nadine Appel
Cecil Ballou
Ruth James
Laurie Bergh
Tara Renteria
Anonymous
Robert & JoAnn Opsahl
Darlene Raunio
Scott & Kate Blaubach
Frontstream
Elaina Koschik
Pamela Welch
Janet Selnes
Dan Lara
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Network for Good (facebook)
Ivy Catlin
Sharayah Lee
Tasha Wassink
Michelle Teeters
Amy Hameister
Peggy Bauman
Debra Seeger
Philip & Virginia Giese
Joy Anderson
Margo Pophal
Rick & Judith Lombard
Jason Satterfield
Nov
2021
LCHS would like to thank Annie Mason for donating 100 pairs of beautiful, handmade earrings for upcoming fundraising events!
Nov
2021
We would like to thank Dave's County Market, Harrison Natural Resources, Sawmill Brewing Company, and Victoria's Floral for donating prizes for our upcoming Hunter's Raffle on November 13!
Dave's County Market donated a bottle of Captain Morgan's Sliced Apple Rum
Harrison Natural Resources donated a variety of canned items including Hot Kosher Dill Crunchers and Garden Salsa
Sawmill Brewing Company donated a crowler of beer, can coozie, beer infused soap, sawmill sticker and two wooden can coasters
Victoria's Floral donated a $25 gift card
Thank you to all these local businesses for their genrous support of our shelter pets!
Oct
2021
There will be Hunter's Raffle tickets for sale at Trig's in Tomahawk on Friday, October 29. Our volunteers, Jim & Sally, will be selling tickets at the store from 2:30pm-5pm. Tickets are $10 each! You need not be present to win at the drawing on November 13.
Oct
2021
We would like to thank Johnsons of Merrill for donating a $25 gift certificate for our upcoming Hunter's Raffle on November 13! Johnsons has a variety of great items - you can find their facebook page, Johnsons of Merrill, for more information. We greatly appreciate the support of our Hunter's Raffle!
Oct
2021
We are running low on a few items here at the shelter and any help would be very much appreciated!
Wish List
Cat Litter (Non-scoopable)
Bleach
Stamps
Standard size envelopes
Printer paper (letter size, white only)
Laundry detergent pods
Thank you to anyone who can help us out!!
Oct
2021
Thank you, Geiss Meat Service, for donating 2 gift certificates for our upcoming Hunter's Raffle! Each gift certificate is valued at $25! Thank you, Geiss Meat Service, for your on-going support of LCHS!
Oct
2021
Join us Saturday, October 23 from 9am to 2pm for the 9th Annual Craft, Gift, & Bake Sale to benefit LCHS! The event will be held at the Pine River Town Hall (N1467 Deer Run Ave in Merrill). Please note, this event is full and the coordinators will not be accepting any additional vendors.
Oct
2021
We would like to thank eveyrone who donated in honor of a loved one in September! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Dr. Dennis Griffin by Darla Sann & Tim Koenig
Jim Graap by Larry & Colleen Woller
Ellen Davalt by Steven & Vicki Stromberg
Jay Graap by Larry & Colleen Woller
Dorothy Bergh by Lorraine & Paul Smith
Phyllis Berthiaune by Mark & Sharon Rogholt
Richard Wiessinger by Judith Nocerini
Rueben by Drs. Greg Gill & Kathy Krohn-Gill
Shirlee Gathercoal by Gordon & Iva Rahlf, Liz Friedenfels
Gypsy Bodenheimer by Mary & Mitch Bayer
Richard Tlusty by Maxine & Jay Tlusty
Phyllis Meyer by Ralph & Tina Voigt
Kyle Kreager by Erin Radtke
Denny Roberts by Terry Zietlow
Linda Wiederhoeft by Christine Parks
Oct
2021
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in September! We greatly appreciate the generosity of so many people!
Michelle Callahan
Tyler, Alex, & Austin's Bake Sale
Meghan Stevenson
Judy Locke
Erik Schroeder
Nicole Fleck
Dulcebelle Pearson
Karen Olson
Ruth James
Jessica Rice
Nicole Dymora
Sally Clark
Shirley Marshall
Mary Jaax
Pamela Welch
Janet Selnes
Todd & Angelia Johnson
Pamela Welch
Patricia Oelke & Barbara Rinwelski
Donna Howell
Lawrence Ekdahl
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Nadine Appel
Darlene Raunio
Cecil Ballou
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Wes & Jane Schoepke
Lynn Wisniewski
Sally Woller
Dan Lara
Tasha Wassink
Sharayah Lee
Angela Massa
Michael & Diana Marquardt
Robin Norton & Laura Wind-Norton
Network for Good (facebook)
Andrea Krueger
Al & Jenny Miner
Amy Hameister
Tom Cimino
Stacy Stevens
Michael & Judy Hamilton
Tara Mayle
Kathryn Brewington
Jeanne Klug
Angela Firnstahl
Melanee Mirek
Maria Schroepfer
Jennifer Spychalla
Walter Gross
Anonymous
Laura Sadler
Billie Jo Miller
Donna Schulz
Ursula Stearns
Kristin Seis
Sondra Bauer
Kelly Jenness
Anonymous
Sep
2021
We would like to thank Subway and The Pizza Shop of Merrill for donating multiple gift cards for our upcoming Hunter's Raffle event on November 13!
You can find more details about the Hunter's Raffle under the "Events" tab of www.furrypets.com
Sep
2021
We would like to thank Shana & Caroline Klesmith for their generous donation to the shelter! Shana & Caroline donated supplies as part of the NTC's Day of Giving. Thank you!
Sep
2021
We would like to thank Northwoods Maple & More for donating this prize basket for November 13's Hunter's Raffle! The basket includes a $10 gift card, 12 oz bottle of maple syrup, chocolate chip pancake mix, maple root beer, coconut lemongrass soap, Redwood Street Roasters Coffee, and a mini bath bomb.
You can find lots of great items for sale at Northwoods Maple & More, located at 811 E. First Street in Merrill!
Sep
2021
LCHS would like to thank our wonderful volunteer, Nathan, for his dedicated Eagle Project!
Nathan Brzoznowski of BSA Troop 513 has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on May 3, 2021. Nathan's Eagle Project is a Memorial Rain Garden, shaped as a paw print, in the shelter's yard.
Nathan has been involved with scouting since the first grade when he joined Pack 503 as a Tiger Scout. In February of 2016, he earned his Arrow of Light Advancement and joined Boy Scouts.
While in Scouts, Nathan earned a total of 25 Merit Badges. He has participated in many service projects such as highway clean up, Scouting for Food, and helping other Scouts work on their Eagle Projects. In 2018, he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, scouting's Honor Society.
Nathan has held several troop leadership positions, including Den Chief ot Pack 502. He had enjoyed many scouting activities, his favorites being a weeklong canoe/backpacking trip to Boundary Waters and hiking at the Pictured Rock National Lakeshore.
Outside of Scouts, Nathan also plays baseball and football. He will be a Junior this year Merrill High School and participates in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, working for Goetsch's Welding & Machine, Inc.
Thank you, Nathan, for establishing such a beautiful garden at LCHS!
Jul
2021
LCHS is open to the public from:
12pm-4pm Monday - Saturday
12pm-2pm on Sunday
Other times are available by appointment. Please call 715-536-3459 for more information.
We are closed for holidays. Our website will be updated with advance closing dates.
If you are interested in adopting, it is recommended to submit the adoption application in advance because same-day adoptions are not guaranteed. Appointments scheduled after normal business hours must have a pre-approved application.
Volunteers and visitors must be 18 or have someone that is 18 at LCHS with them and complete a volunteer application.
Masks are recommended but not required. You visit at your own risk.
Jun
2021
Did you know more pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year? Below are some tips to keep your pets safe this Fourth of July.
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Don’t bring your pets to the fireworks
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Never leave your pet in the car during fireworks
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Don’t leave doggie doors open or pets outside in the yard
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Take your dog on a long walk before the fireworks
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Leave your pet at home in a safe environment
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Provide plenty of water, toys, and a safe chew
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Close windows, lower blinds, and play some soothing music
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Microchip your pets
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Keep collars with ID tags on your pet at all times
Jun
2021
WISH LIST
Stamps & Standard Size Envelopes
Standard Size Printer Paper (White)
Cat Litter (non-scoopable/non-clumping)
KMR Milk Supplement for Kittens
Jun
2021
Did you know July 5th is the busiest day of the year at most shelters? Fireworks terrify many animals, even normally calm pets.
Keep your pets safe. Keep them at home, indoors wtih no possible escape routes through windows or doors. We also recommend playing soft music or leaving a television set playing in the background.
If you are on vacation with your pet, make sure you have your pet secured in a safe area. Confirm that your pet's microchip is registered and you have an identification tag on your pet. In a pinch, purchase a collar from The Dollar Tree and write your cabin or campsite information with a phone number on it with a permanent marker.
Making sure your pet's microchip registration and identification tag have the current contact information is essential! LCHS frequently encounters microchipped animals that have a lapsed registration or old information so it is impossible to contact the owner. If you are unsure if your pet's microchip is up to date, please call LCHS and we can scan your pet's chip and register the information for free through 24-Hour Petwatch.
If you are enjoying a fireworks display at home, try to be considerate of other animals in the neighborhood as well as wildlife. Try to avoid areas where animals may have a nest or den in order to prevent distress to wildlife.
If you know your animal will be distressed during the firework displays, contacting your veterinarian may help. Truly severe cases may benefit from a mild sedative during the fireworks to prevent a terrified pet from injuring itself.
There are also a variety of calming products, such as Thundershirts, that may help. You can find out more about Thundershirts at http://www.thundershirt.com