News
Apr
2021
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in March! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Bev Fish by Ronna Ashbrook
Al Elliott by Judith Elliott, Red Hat Sisters, Judith Bellin, Duane & Janis Mueller, Thomas & Dawn Kluever, Tom & Shelley Rahlf, James & Cheryl Reist, Bert & Carolyn Stuhr, Pam Stuhr, Carl & Sandy Stuhr, Lisa & Nate Weitz
Boo by Ingrid Erickson
Darrell Smerz by James & Julie Dentler, Patricia Kulkoski, Elaine & Arthur Ungerer, John Engmann, Donna Gesch, Doris & Theodore Ingman, Virginia Labensky, Town of Brookfield Fire Fighters Association, Vernon Dougherty
John "Jack" Crowley by James Jones & Mary Prange-Jones, Julieann & Thomas Opichka, Theresa Klug, Maryann & Roberto Ruiz
Janice Shaler by William & Joanne Wengeler
Dennis Roberts by William & Joanne Wengeler
Twizzler by William & Joanne Wengeler
Marsha Nitzsche by Tom & Linda Tompach
Sam the cat by Gary Schmitz
Patsy Woller by John & Sandra Carlson
Carol Grund by John & Sandra Carlson
Phyllis Berthiaume by Mark & Sharon Rogholt
Apr
2021
We would like to thank everyone for working with LCHS to donate aluminum cans in Tomahawk! In March, we received $765.70 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
2021
We are sad to announce our Annual Fall Banquet will be canceled for 2021. Due to the incredible amount of local businesses that donate prizes and sponsor the event, we did not want to put any additional strain on these organizations that may have been impacted by the pandemic. This event is the biggest fundraiser for LCHS each year and the banquet often raises more than $25,000 so please continue to support LCHS.
Please continue to show your support for your local businesses - these organizations are the heart of non-profits. Local businesses donate and assist so many non-profits, without them most fundraisers would be impossible.
Thank you for your on-going support of our shelter animals. We are grateful for the generosity of the community!
Apr
2021
LCHS is sad to announce that we will be canceling our 2021 Cruisin' for Critters Poker Run Ride. We will miss all of our wonderful supporters in 2021 and we would like to thank those of you who have always made Cruisin' for Critters a fun event. We are looking forward to making our 2022 Ride a huge success!
Mar
2021
LCHS will be attending Sara Park's Craft & Vendor Sale on April 17th. We are in need of baked goods for the sale! If you can donate an item, you are welcome to deliver items to the Sara Park Activity Center in Tomahawk at 8am on April 17th.
If you are in the Merrill area, donated items can be dropped off at the shelter on Friday April 16th (please call LCHS at 715-536-3459 to arrange a drop-off time).
Mar
2021
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in February! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Dimitri by William & Carol Wendorf
Henry by Barbara Hartley
Carol's Birthday by Bill & Carol Sparr
Ann Burnett by Robert & Delores Koepke
Lena by Ingrid Erickson
Dick Leipski by Barbara Plonsky Koehler
Nelson by Wayne Cooper
Willie by Gloria & Eugene Bondioli
Dorothy Malm by Randy Osness
Alfred Elliott by Gary Schmidtz, Tanya Kleinschmidt, Tammy Haugen, Theresa Blake, Bowling Centers Assocation of Wisconsin, Scott & Linda Doerr
Hans Breitenmoser Sr by Dale & Patricia Zuelsdorff
Cheryl Coleman Helgestad by Kathy Caldwell
Mar
2021
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in February!
Meghan Stevenson
Jane Parsons
Sandra Shearier
Delores Slizewski
Merget's Mouthwatering Mayhem
Deborah Fewell
Karen Olson
Dawn Gourlie
Joel Schlereth
Premier Companies - Super Bowl Pool
Elizabeth Whalen
Darlene Raunio
Nadine Appel
Donald & Jeanette Chamberlain
Thomas & Deyonne Montgomery
Mark & Janet Abell
Rick & Judith Lombard
Cecil Ballou
Larissa Millis
Pamela Welch
Janet Selnes
Wes & Jane Schoepke
Lori Normand
Robin Norton & Laura Wind-Norton
Michele Slaga
Charlie & Donna Peth
Mark & Catherine Krupinski
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Susan Sternot
Dan Lara
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Holly Lange
Town of King
Amazonsmile
Tasha Wassink
Sharayah Lee
Candice Jacobson
Payge Osness, Raya Osness, & Madie Geiss
Merrill Lion's Club
Hilda Bukovic
Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Program - David Brand
Network for Good
Amy Hameister
Lisa King
Mar
2021
We are incredibly grateful to the many supporters that donate & raise money for LCHS through Facebook. This is a great support of LCHS - in January & February we received $1913! Each month, a check is distributed from Facebook's "Network for Good" program with the money donated during the previous month.
Unfortunately, we are not provided with a list of donors or the donation event that solicited the donations for LCHS. We are not ignoring the generous support of so many people who chose LCHS as their charity for birthday and holiday fundraisers, we are unable to list the donors because Facebook keeps the donations anonymous. So please, do not hesitate to donate to LCHS via Facebook, just be aware that we will not receive the donor information on our end.
If you do decide to donate or do a fundraiser for LCHS and would like us to post a photo or recognition, we are happy to post it so please contact us! Thank you for your continued support!
Mar
2021
LCHS has recently received a number of calls regarding appointment times, follow-up care, and services provided by The Fix Is In. Although The Fix Is In does use the LCHS parking lot for their mobile surgical unit, LCHS does not have any information regarding appointments, care of animals post-surgery, or any other questions. We also cannot access The Fix Is In staff during the day for questions regarding an animal in surgery or what time to pick up an animal.
Unless you adopted the animal from LCHS and are bringing it back for surgery, we cannot answer any questions regarding The Fix Is In. You must call them directly at 715-256-8555.
Mar
2021
After March 31, dog license fees increase - a spayed/neutered dog will be $25 and an unaltered dog will be $65. If you are mailing the license to LCHS, it must be postmarked by March 31. Any forms received after March 31 will be returned to the owner for the late fees to be added.
You can purchase a license through your municipality/township, through the mail at LCHS, or by appointment at LCHS.
A dog license cannot be processed without a copy of the rabies certificate so make sure to include a copy of the rabies certificate from the veterinarian.
Feb
2021
How amazing is this! Chip's Hamburgers in Merrill offered to host our Paws for a Cause fundraiser for the month of February! Well the month isn't even over yet and they gave us $2,508.00! How awesome is that! It's so easy to donate too! All you have to do is make a donation when you order some of their amazing food! And to top it off of just how wonderful they are, Chip's will provide a 10% discount on your food order when a donation of $5.00 or more is made! Also they have decided to run the fundraiser through atleast March!
Thank you to everyone who has donated at Chip's and to Chip's for being so kind as to host this fundraiser for us it means to much to us to have this amazing support!
Feb
2021
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in January! We greatly appreciate it!
Meghan Stevenson
Ursula & Michael Stearns
Valerie Wykes
Cecil Ballou
Denise & Mark Maurisak
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Sue Mueller & Robert Brennan
Nadine Appel
Richard Rauschl
Darlene Raunio
Candice Jacobson
Jane Parsons
John Schaffer
Karen Olson
Tammy Wawrzyniec
Stephen & Elizabeth Dollard
Diane Spray
James & Rosemary Schielke
Thomas & Brenda Mueller
Ah na Kleinschmidt
Marathon Town & County Store
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Bethany Bartelt
Dan Lara
Karla Ochoa
Monica Helman
Dave Jaabs
Lawrence Ekdahl
Russell & Nancy Putnam
Mary Jaax
Elaine Kryshak
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Catherine Lemay-Brown
Courtney Odegard
Hy-Da Way Bar
Dawn & Frank Sus Jr.
Midwest Veterinary Partners
Sharayah Lee
Tasha Wassink
Shirley Mae Engel
Joanne Drew
Daniel & Natalie Wegner
Thatcher & Thatcher
Merget's Moutwatering Mayhem
Network for Good
Amy Hameister
PJ KLYM
Peggy Romanowski
Steve & Marie Daigle
Jennifer Ingman
Eileen & Jeffrey Frencin
Nancy Reineking
Feb
2021
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in January. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Tillie the cat by Ingrid Erickson
Dennis Roberts by Richard & Susan Hass
Darrell Juedes by Peggy & Bob Bauman, Bonnie Pophal, Patti & Rusty Stickler, Alan & Paulet Pophal
Richard Cole by Jolene Callahan
Angel Rhyner by Elite Carriers
Mary & Dennis Sabatke by Valerie Alft
Gracie the cat (Cooper Family) by Joseph Kavanaugh
Marie Wiesmann by Gordy & Bonnie Wiesmann
Ben Winkleman by Rogene Janik
Douglas Meyer by Renee Meyer
Dan Gabriel by Lori Ruprecht
Kay Simon by Janet Beyer-Thums
Chub VanderGeest by Janet Beyer Thums
Todd Larson by Tina & Nick Larson
Anton Carlson by Penny Callahan
John Flannery Ball by Thomas & Mary Ball, Christine Bacon, Marie Bacon, Dale Bacon Jr, Vicky Bartz
Patricia "Patsy" Woller by James & Sherrie Zortman
David Lee by Mathew Boyle
Penny Engel by Beatrice Lebal
Jerry the cat (Frey Family) by Walter & Marilyn Schmidt
Feb
2021
Our February Auction raised $4,120 for the animals calling the shelter their temporary home! We are so grateful to everyone for supporting the Auction, with so many fundraisers postponed or cancelled, the online Auction has become a great source of revenue for the shelter. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:
Skutal Dental
Chip's Hamburgers
Auto Jockeys
Lora Reichelt
Sawmill Brewing Company
Jenny Miner
Deena Rathbun
Rolling Acres Ranch
The siblings of Johanna Osness-Hoerstmann
Karen Mootz
Pamuela's Custom Creations
Jim Daenicke & Sally Thayer
Juliana Palmcook
Savannah Severt
Iron Raven Tattoo Company & Iron Angel Arts
Linda Radant
Harrison Natural Resources
David & Hope Linke and Sherry Fritz
Judy Joles Locke
Berlin Hills Farm
John Piertrantonio
Becky & Zack Zarate and Samantha Smith in memory of Dale & Donna Hinz
Scott & Kerry Steele
Lori & Charlie Normand
Diamond Rock Glass Studio
Jennifer & Jaxon Bootz
Klug's Country Gold
Feb
2021
DURING THIS TERRIBLE COLD, WE RECOMMEND ALL ANIMALS ARE BROUGHT INDOORS.
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. Makesure 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.
Feb
2021
To make up for some of our cancelled fundraisers, LCHS will be hosting a benefit auction February 8-11. All items will be posted on facebook and all bidding will occur on facebook. Please use this link (you may have to copy and paste) to join the facebook page dedicated to the LCHS Benefit Auction - https://www.facebook.com/groups/279703646377102/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
We are in need of prizes for the Auction! If you are interested in donating, please contact LCHS at 715-536-3459. Thank you!
There will be a variety of auction prizes and we will post details about the prizes, the minimum bids, and any other information soon! Thank you all for your continued support! We could not do this wihtout you!
Here is some information about the upcoming auction:
1. Bid in increasing increments of $5
2. Create a new facebook comment when bidding - a facebook reply may be missed
3. No deleting a bid - if you bid on the wrong item, message us to correct it
4. If you back out on a bid you win, you may be banned from future auctions
5. There will be a minimum starting bid on all auction items
6. Remember, this is an auction, and all money raised goes directly to the animals of the shelter. These funds help us provide medical care, spay and neuter surgeries, and enrichment for the animals here.
7. Bid HIGH and bid OFTEN. Feel free to tag friends or cheer on other people bidding. Rude or negative comments will be immediately deleted.
8. No promoting you own items for sale on the auction site.
9. Please understand LCHS staff will be working with the animals and doing other jobs during the auction time. We will do our best to answer questions right away but sometimes there will be a delay.
10. Auction items must be paid for via Paypal or over the phone with credit card by calling 715-536-3459. Make sure to note the Item Number if you pay via Paypal. We do not have a cash/check payment option.
11. Some items will not be available for shipping. We will list whether shipping is available or not on each item as it is posted. Shipping may be at the buyer's expense.
12. We appreciate your support as we navigate new ways to raise money for our shelter pets! Please remember, we are all in this together and we incredibly grateful for all you to help homeless animals in our community!
Feb
2021
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!
Feb
2021
2021 dog license sales are now available for purchase using one of the following three options:
1. You can purchase a license through your municipality (see contact list below). Contact your Town Treasurer in advance to ask the exact procedure.
Municipality Contact Info:
Town of Birch: Marlene Fox 715-218-0391
Town of Bradley: Phyllis Evans 715-453-3326
Town of Corning: Katie Giese 715-351-0918
Town of Harding: Carrie Hintz 715-536-8901
Town of King: Julie Allen 715-453-8578
Town of Merrill: Kay Tautges 715-536-4383
Town of Pine River: Donna Opper 715-432-7421
Town of Rock Falls: Cindy Frisch 715-536-3947
Town of Russell: Susan Fisher 715-351-0028
Town of Schley: Susan Podeweltz 715-536-3756
Town of Scott: Ann Krueger 715-539-8355
Town of Skanawan: Jean Zoellner 715-966-6419
Town of Somo: Jody Issacson 715-564-3239
Town of Tomahawk: Loretta Wanta 715-453-8836
Town of Wilson: Laurie Peterson 715-453-8465
City of Tomahawk: Treasurer 715-453-4040
City of Merrill: Treasurer 715-536-5594
2. Mail a copy of the rabies certificate, payment, and information for the dog license to:
LCHS
310 N. Memorial Drive
Merrill WI 54452
3. Call in advance to set up an appointment. You must bring the copy of the rabies certificate, payment, and additional information for the license. One person will be scheduled per appointment and masks are required.
Jan
2021
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in December! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Jim Diederich
Melanie Tlusty
Richard Serafin
Meghan Stevenson
Lisa Krause
Karen Olson
Laurie Lonsdorf
Merrilee & Dave DuPlayee
Nancy Meier
J.W. Austin Associates LLC
Donna Howell
Tom & Linda Tompach
Patricia Heller
Russell & Nancy Putnam
Gregory Powers
Lawrence Ekdahl
Sandra & William Lussenhop
Cecil Ballou
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Rick & Judith Lombard
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Vickie McKay
Matt Radtke
Robin Norton & Laura Wind-Norton
Nadine Appel
Michael & Tracy Gengalo
Jean Fennell
Give Thanks of Tomahawk
Janet Selnes
Helen Sczygelski
Jennifer Lewitzke
Kathryn Gorichan
Brian & Sharon Gulke
Bonnye Kolar
Shari Koval
Louise Stephens
Edward Gruett
Carol & Irving Bork
Lois Walters
Church Mutual Christmas Is Committee
Loretta Whipple
Linda Semling Peterson Fund
Pamela Welch
Hintze's
Maura Bommer
Kathryn Pophal
Ken & Sally Tupa
James Blair
Richard & Brenda Mamer
Virginia & Alan Iattoni
Lindsay Lisowski
Diana Harper
Cheryl Breneman
Kerstin Laporte
Judith Negro
Dan Lara
Cris Luebbe
Coral Kavanaugh
James & Judith Locke
Madeline Shinners
Eye Clinic of Wisconsin, S.C.
Merrill Iron
G.D. & C.A Wick
Randall & Kathleen Murray
Maureen Sanford
Town of Tomahawk
Kenneth & Lois Britt
Elaine Knab
Mary Bauman
Hilda Bukovic
Tasha Wassink
Sharayah Lee
Health in Motion
Erin Wells
John & Rhonda Sheflin
Tomahawk Elementary 5th Grade Giving Back
Frances Jeske
Michele Gryskiewicz
Lincoln County Professional Deputies Assocation
David & Mary Brand
Network for Good
Amy Hameister
Edward Locke
Caroline & Shana Klesmith
Michael & Nancy Specht
Jeremy & Susan Zastrow
Allen & Stephanie Ashbeck
John Kilgust & Vickie Leistikow
Marvin & Betty Kamke
Monica Fenhaus
Larry & Julie Wenning
Richard & Sharon Schmidt
Maxine & Jay Tlusty
Julane Schulist
Randal & Kristine Ullmer
Emily & Matthew Rueth
Jan
2021
Thanks to everyone who has supported LCHS by donating through our donation boxes! Your support is greatly appreciated! And a huge thank you to all of the businesses that host the boxes for us!
In December, we received $275.81 as a result of your donations!
Merrill Locations:
Merrill Vet Clinic
Merrill Golf Course
Wagner Shell
Eagle's Club
Chips
Lincoln Community Bank
First Street Coffee Station
Park City Credit Union
Customer One Coop
Holiday (Center Ave)
Pine Ridge Restaurant
Merrill Federal
Ace Hardware
Young's Pharmacy
County Market
Los Mescales
Tomahawk Locations:
Tomahawk Furniture & Gun
The Cheese Shoppe
Kracker Barrel
The Bridge Motel
Trig's
River Valley Bank
Park City Credit Union
Tomahawk Family Restaurant
Standard Mercantile
Hometown Feed Mill
Crossroads Mobile
Tomahawk Shell
Lincoln County Cycles
Great Lake Food
Cerny's Greenhouse
The Knot Haus
Aquatic Arts
Wausau Locations:
Katzenbarkers
Marathon Town & Country
Jan
2021
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in December! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Donald Graap by Mike & Vonya Ellsworth
Jon Jensen by Mike & Vonya Ellsworth
Carol "Carolee" Grund by Bill Folta, Shirley Gonzalez, Todd & Angelia Johnson, Mike & Linda Sagstetter, Rosetta Ford, Duane & Jenny Flegner, JoAnn Milewczyk, Rich & Jane Poirier, Church Mutual Group Family, Elizabeth VanDerGeest, Mary VanDerGeest, Mary Jo Diels, Scott & Linda Doerr, Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital, Wednesday Night Pool Team - Dawn Smith, Jan Perry, Lynette Dittman, Darlene Mattson
Beyrenelle Manthei by Rose Barker, Steve & Linda Blake, Kathleen Pierotti, Nancy Brickner
Merrillee DuPlayee by Lou Ann DuPlayee
Patrick Hommerding by Linda Henrichs, Matt & Kim Leder
Gerrit "Chub" VanDerGeest by Linda Henrichs, Matt & Kim Leder
Marion Anderson by Roger Anderson & Barb Fraser
Meg Quinn by Larry & Ellen Manthein
Robert & Signa Lambrecht by Daniel Lambrecht & Dawn Dunk
Otto Yirkovsky by William Hudson
Margaret Taylor by Dale & Patricia Zuelsdorff
Stella by William & Joanne Wengeler
Cari Sauter by Barbara Van Slate, Connie Hoefs
Sharon Purchase by Peggy & Bob Bauman, Bonnie Pophal, Rusty & Patti Stickler, Alan & Paulet Pophal
Laurie Gering by Jennie Hopppe
Mary Moscherosch by Theresa Klug
Mardene Wilke by Jill Alft
Richard Watroba by Greg Eichelkraut & Linda Becker
Nels Nicholson & Donna Berndt by the Nicholson Family
Logan & Emma (Gerstchen) by Jim & Sara Pinsonneault
Richard Watroba by Friends & Family
Bob by Beatrice Lebal
Shirley Wojciechowski by Thomas & Sally Schmidt, Sharon Zunker
Eileen Kroening by Friends & Family
Carol Osness by Gary Osness
Doug Meyer by Daniel & Jean Meyer
Sue Hass by Dale & Janet Kleinschmidt
Jo Wengeler by Dale & Janet Kleinschmidt
Sandy Weber by Dale & Janet Kleinschmidt
Rita by Glenn & Barbara Hartley
Kay Simon by Penny Callahan & Ryan King
Jan
2021
LCHS is going to reschedule our Soup Cook-off for April. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone in April!
Dec
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in November!
Meghan Stevenson
Joseph Yelle
Elle Taylor
Lawrence Ekdahl
Cecil Ballou
Kelley Roncke
Dawn Gourlie
Karen Olson
Beverly Zietlow
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Nadine Appel
Cassie McLain
Lesley Simons
Harry & Nancy Gladwin
Pamela Welch
Janet Selnes
Jenny Beyer
AmazonSmile
Gregory Powers
Mandy Kostroski
Becky Deinnger
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Jan Murray
Dan Lara
Jan Murray
Tasha Wassink
Sharayah Lee
Joel Schlereth
Chris Moravec
Sharon Wahoske
Erin Fritz
Brian Conklin
Network for Good (facebook)
Timothy & Sue Finnegan
Darin & Kati Gille
Amy Hameister
John Underwood
Joshua Oxborrow
Thomas & Laurie Daniels
Kent Rinne
Rachel Morrison
Felecia Fosdal
Mark & Janet Abell
Dick & Gay Baumgart
Dec
2020
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in November! We greatly appreciate your support!
Dimetria Jameson by Beth & Dale Jankowsky
Bonnie Buntrock by Janie Rowe
Gine Lake by Phil & Deanna Prast
Ed Wilfahrt by Sandra Ratkovich, Barbara Plonsky Koehler
Jasper Van Der Geest by Sawyer Marnholtz
Tillie Heideman by Beatrice Lebal
Max by Peter Meyer
Chub Van Der Geest by Penny Callahan
Ken Tupa Jr.'s Birthday by Family
Amy Tomajcik by Bonnie Wiesmann
Joyce Vreeke by John & Vicki Kuester
Margaret Combz by William Hudson
Carolee Grund by Lori Brown
Beyrnelle Manthei by Sally Svihla, Judith Wery
Richard Wartoba by Mark & Mary Repking, Cassie Littlejohn, Franklin & Marlene Thomaschefsky, Marshfield Clinic Physicians & Staff, Carol Holz, Marcy Wiltgen, Family & Friends
Dec
2020
We would like to thank everyone who made our first Hunter's Raffle event a success! A huge thank you goes to our event coordinator, Darla Sann! We would also like to thank Home Town Feed Mill (Tomahawk), Merrill Eagle's Club, and Tomahawk Furniture & Gun!
Your support raised $5,717.85 for the animals calling the shelter their temporary home!
We would also like to thank Sue B. & Mike K. for donating $200 of their winnings back to LCHS! Thank you both for your generosity!
1st: Sue B.
2nd: Lizzy H.
3rd: Heidi R.
4th: Greg Z.
5th: Todd J.
6th: Nicole J.
7th: Char A.
8th: Todd P.
9th: Jeff A.
10th: Gabe S.
11th: Mike S.
12th: Mike K.
13th: David B.
14th: Austin B.
15th: Karrie K.
If you have not yet contacted LCHS to pick up your prize, please call us at 715-536-3459.
Nov
2020
We would like to thank David Woods & Lost Dogs of Wisconsin for generously offering to sponsor microchips for 40 reclaimed animals (animals coming to LCHS as strays that an owner comes forward to claim and take home)!
The 40 donated microchips will include the microchip insertion and registration through 24Petwatch. Please note, this is not a requirement to reclaim an animal - the owner does have the option to decline the microchip.
Thank you, David Woods & Lost Dogs of Wisconsin for all your hard work keeping the animals of our community safe!
Nov
2020
Here is a sneak preview of one of the basket raffle prizes for November 28th's Hunter's Raffle at the Merrill Eagle's Club!
The event will be held from 6pm-8pm at Merrill Eagle's Club (1205 Lake Street).
Basket raffle tickets will be 3 for $10.
Nov
2020
LCHS has Christmas Trees available for sale! All trees this year are $25.
Tree sales are by appointment only so please call in advance to set a time to come in. 715-536-3459
Nov
2020
Remember to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to LCHS! We recently received $139.48 as a result of your support! Thank you!
AmazonSmile Link:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1278307
Nov
2020
We would like to thank the following individuals for donating in honor of a loved one in September & October! We greatly appreciate your support!
Molly the dog by Carolyn Byer
Linda Schmidt by the Gronke Family, Storm Family, Stockowitz Family, and Geisler Family
Axel Kleinschmidt by Kristine Smith
Madeline "Mitzi" Loeffelad by Mr. & Mrs. Francis Montabon, Louis & Kim Kiernan, Debra Weber, Penny Callahan, Duane & Rebecca Yorde
Nathalie Tank by Ellen Parker, Joseph & Marjorie Greenberger
Cheryl Westra by Shirley Westra
Gracie May by Shirley May Borchardt
Margaret Bennett by Richard & Elayne Ollmann
Peggy Bauman by Shirley & Daniel Gajewski
Marlene Saal by Steven & Lisa Hass
Jim Wickman by Jack & Helene Ader
Reese Conrad by Kris, Izzie, Bentlie & Frankie Smith
Ruby, beloved dog of Julie & Shane Sowinski by Gary & Joan Hilgendorf
Joyce Hartzke by Patricia & Dale Zuelsdorff, Jody & Chris Hamerla
Amy Jo Tomczik by Patricia & Dale Zuelsdorff, Jody & Chris Hamerla
Lacey by Penny Callahan
Johanna Osness Hoerstmann by Carol Osness
Martin, Genie, & Dennis Rehwinkel by Sue & Kris Rehwinkel
Lacie VanderGeest by Jayco & Alvin
Nov
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in September & October! We are incredibly grateful for all our generous supporters!
Meghan Stevenson
Tyler Mueller
Donald Israeh
Nadine Appel
Cecil Ballou
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Lawrence Ekdahl
Maya Sigl
Duane Yorde
AmazonSmile
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Hillside Hideaway
Merrill Foto News & Merrill Courier
Nanette Mathews
Merrill Iron & Steel
Central Wisconsin Insurance Agents of Merrill
Mary Stewart
Hilda Bukovic
Brian & Vietta Leavitt
James & Rosemary Schielke
Barbara Dalsky Dern
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Dan Lara
Sue Behrens
Diana Berenz
Nicholas Traeger
Tina Rydzik
Tasha Wassink
Sharayah Lee
Melissa Tremaine
Laurie Svetlik
Teri Schmidt
Nicole DeNardis
Brian & Diane Brunelle
Network for Good
Pam Breuer
Heidi Priddy
Amy Hameister
Jessica Patterson
Kim Koehler
Kristin Seis
Edward Raasch
Kerry Hass
Jane Elizabeth Parsons
Roger Martens
Michael Kufahl
Eileen & Jeffrey Frencin
Misty Kremsreiter
Brie Wulf
Melanie Tlusty
Travis & Carly Barker
Philip & Virginia Giese
Frances Jeske
Russell & Nancy Putnam
Kenneth Frakes
Ethan Calkins
Lynette Volkers
Krystal Kelly
Rick & Judith Lombard
Shirley Roeder
Dwayne & Olivia Dachel
Church Mutual Commercial Markets Group
Barbara Plonsky Koehler
Peggy Bauman
Nov
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support and sponsorship of various shelter animals in September & October!
Donald Israeh
John & Vicki Kuester
Pamela Welch
Donna Howell
Anonymous
Kathryn Brewington
Charity Narlock
Jessica Burke-Vang
Brittany Hallquist
Elizabeth Haumschild
Mary Frederick
Theresa Novitski
Rose Lynd
Please note - animal sponsorships using Facebook are not listed individually since LCHS does not have access to the donor list.
Nov
2020
$20 per ticket! Only 350 tickets will be sold!
Saturday, November 28
Merrill Eagle's Club (1205 Lake St)
6pm-8pm Snacks & Door Prizes & Raffles!
Official drawing at 7pm - need not be present to win
Prizes: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd-4th $100, 5th-9th $75, 10th-15th $50
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please call LCHS at 715-536-3459
Oct
2020
The Lincoln County Humane Society would like to thank Central Wisconsin Insurance Associates (CWIA) for their incredible generosity! The CWIA and Secura Insurance has been a long-time support of LCHS and decided to donate $5,000 to help the shelter animals! Thank you so much, CWIA! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Pictured: Liz & Daisy Mae of LCHS, Tina Essenberg, Chad Olson, Rick Gleason
Oct
2020
Adult cats (6 months and over) adoption fees are reduced to $10!
Applications must be submitted in advance (you can find applications on the website www.furrypets.com)
The shelter is still open by appointment only. Please call us with any questions!
Oct
2020
We would like to thank all of the amazing businesses & individuals who donated for our Benefit Auction! Our Fall Auction raised over $7,600 and we are incredibly grateful for all of the support from our community!
Please - if you saw a local business or artist on our Benefit Auction, make sure to support them! These donors make a huge impact for all non-profit organizations. This event could not have happened without the support of the following donors:
Judy Joles Locke
Sarah Christianson
Sally Thayer
Jim Daenicke
Tracy FairFrei
Russell & Nancy Putnam
Mary & Arlyn
Steve & Jill Patraw
Wes & Jayne Schoepke
Marathon Town & Country Store (Wausau)
Juliana Palmcook
Derek Krzanowski
Pam Pophal Albrecht
Power House Lawn & Leisure of Merrill
Northwoods Maple Farm
Deena Rathbun
Polka Dotted Pie (Merrill)
Johnson's of Merrill
Maria's Family Care
Seven Oaks Bodywork & Massage
David & Hope Linke
Sherry Fritz
George & Christine Brahos
Chip's Hamburgers of Merrill
The Beacon of Merrill - Mike Grunenwald, Manager
Jayne Thiel
Jenny Miner
Brad's Guide Service
Lora Reichelt
KC Switlick
Waid's Funeral and Cremation Service of Merrill
In honor of Johanna Osness Hoerstmann by family & friends
Sep
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in August! We greatly appreciate your support!
Meghan Stevenson
Lawrence Ekdahl
Cecil Ballou
James Parsons
Candice Jacobson
Nadine Appel
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Diana Berenz
Tina Carrier
Kathleen Nelson
Pamela Welch
Janet Selnes
Heidi Haltinner
Darlene LaBorde
Sharon Fritz
Irvin & Cheryl Fick
Bruce & Kathleen Shepherd
Jean & James Fabry
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Barbara & Andrew Zynda
Dan Lara
Tasha Wassink
Gwen Hardie-Bauer
Network for Good
Amy Hameister
Richard Jeske
Kathleen Swope
Lorraine & Paul Smith
Sep
2020
We are excited to announce that regardless of the chaos of 2020, LCHS has still worked to achieve our goals of helping animals! So far this year:
22 cats and 62 dogs have been reunited with their owners
17 small animals/reptiles, 310 cats/kittens and 96 dogs/puppies have been adopted
Thanks to everyone who has continued to support LCHS during this time! We are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers and donors!
Sep
2020
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in August! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Dallas Winter by The Winter Family
Gloria Svetlik by Tom & Linda Tompach
Margaret Robl by Nancy Burgener
Joe Vgolint by Gwen Schmidt
Stubby's 75th Birthday by Tina & Nick Larson
Chloe Snaz by Marta & Stephen Loos
Fender Olson by Marta & Stephen Loos
Gail Curran by David & Sue Pyan
Nathalie Tank by Mary La Haie, David Kapszukiewiz, John & Lynn Muhvich, Barbara Hunger
Aug
2020
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in July! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Fred Pester & Tucker from Ken & Gay Baumann, Juli-Kay Baumann, Steven & Linda Baumann, Brian & Chelle Baumann, Jodeen Baumann
Johanna Hoerstmann by Karen Severt, Barbara Hanson
Gus Osness by Karen Severt
Jean Osness by Karen Severt
Jane Wright by W.D. & Marie Schultz
Dorothy Malmarawski by Dennis & Patricia Jeske
Robert Friedenfels by Darla Sann, Mary Bootz & Arlyn Hintz, Josh & Jennifer Bootz, Sarah & Scott Christianson, Jason & Suzy Bootz, The Nicholson Family, Julie Osness-Thorson, Debbie Harris, Carl & Mary Moscherosch, Colleen & Larry Woller
Mike Krueger by Our Way, Inc
Bree by Rick & Judith Lombard
Chris & Erin Vesselmann's Wedding by David Vesselmann
Joyce Hartzke by Colleen & Larry Woller
Bucky by Angela Bailey
Grandma Lila Schleif by Sophie
Aug
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in July! We are incredibly grateful for their generosity!
Meghan Stevenson
Lawrence Ekdahl
Jean Dorsey
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Cecil Ballou
Laura Derks
Dawn Faber
Nadine Appel
Katie Feltz
Diana Berenz
Sandy Mauser
Allison & Floyd Dean
Rachel Nawrocki
Town of Schley
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Eileen & Jeffrey Frencin
Dan Lara
David & Carol Finanger
Jean Perkins
Network for Good
Tasha Wassink
Amy Hameister
Tomahawk Farmer's Market Corp
Penny Callahan
Mary Jaax
Ed & Sharon's Restaurant
Claire Hillmeyer
Aug
2020
We would like to thank everyone for the incredible amount of blankets and towels that have been donated recently! The shelter is currently out of storage space for blankets and towels so we cannot accept any towels or blankets right now. Thank you for your continued support!
Aug
2020
We would like to thank all of the wonderful families who recently applied for the Shepherd mix puppies! The puppies are all adopted!
We received so many applications that unfortunately, we do not have enough puppies for each potential adopter.
If you would like to be put on a waiting list for puppies/dogs in the future, please submit an application by emailing a completed application to manager@furrypets.com.
Aug
2020
Our wonderful volunteers, Debbie & Marlene, will be selling masks on Friday August 7th at County Market in Merrill. All the proceeds will be donated to LCHS. Masks are $5 each and there are a variety of sizes and colors. Debbie & Marlene will be at County Market selling masks from 2:30-4:45pm.
We would like to thank the donor who made the masks for the sale, Debbie & Marlene for hosting the sale, and County Market for allowing us to sell masks at their store! We greatly appreciate the support!
Jul
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in June! We greatly appreciate the support!
Rachel Werner
Lawrence Ekdahl
Lisa Henkelman
Meghan Stevenson
Chris Albrecht
Eileen & Jeffrey Frencin
Nadine Appel
Randy Plantenberg
Cecil Ballou
Kronenwetter Veterinary Care
Katie Feltz
Diana Berenz
Kelly Rushing
Marlene Aschbrenner
Sarah Christianson
Phyllis Berthiaume
Richard Watroba
Debra Grawien
Hilda Bukovic
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Christine Ziegler
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Dan Lara
Tasha Wassink
Amy Hameister
Aneesa Schaeffer
Peggy & Bob Bauman
Gerald & Carrie Jones
Network for Good (Facebook)
Provident Group Inc
Heather Keso & Steven Wood
Maxine & Jay Tlusty
Jul
2020
We would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in June! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Lisa Jo Waldburger by Barbara Mikeal, Virginia Rochon, Our Way Inc, Gerald & Nancy Kunkel
Audrey Nunamaker by Julie & Alan Coss
Margaret Robl by Julie & Alan Coss
Crystal Josiger by Julie & Alan Coss
Cari Sauter by Betty Denzin, Marlene Henrichs, Sally Thayer, Wendy Rausch
Joyce Harzke by Carol Osness, Mary Beth Sabatke, Bonnie Wiesmann
Noel Pregont by Kathryn Krohn-Gill, Terry Vander Heiden, Fidelity Charitable
Ken Tupa Sr.'s Birthday by Family & Friends
Jerry O'Connor by Joanne Manaras, Jean & William Garvey, Mary Anne & Robert James Nichols, MD
Bailey Jean Lambrecht by Jolene Callahan, Julie & Alan Coss
Jesse Callahan by Jolene Callahan
Thomas Thompson Sr by Gene & Pam Mohrland, Jeremy & Jan Thompson, Rodger & Donna Thompson
Reese Conrad by Ron & Rose-Marie Peterson, Beatrice Lebal, Phynette & Vincent Conrad
Anna Mae Crowell by Gregory & Mary Beth Gane
Ron Ohlmann by Paul & Patricia Peters
Bree Lombard by Norman & Cheryl Moeller
Marie Wiesmann by Bonnie Wiesmann
Mike Krueger by Bonnie Pophal
Norman Narron by Robert Narron
Natalie Griffie by Robert Narron
Bella By Robert Narron
Alice Jacobson by the Fries Family
Jun
2020
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
2020
We are sad to announce LCHS will be cancelling the ATV/UTV Ride on July 25. Due to the amount of local business that donate prizes and sponsor the event, we did not want to put any additional strain on these organizations that may have been impacted by the pandemic.
Please continue to show your support for your local businesses - these organizations are the heart of non-profits. Thank you for your on-going support of our shelter animals. We are grateful for the generosity of the community!
Jun
2020
We would like to thank the following donors for their support in April & May! We appreciate everyone's generosity!
Meghan Stevenson
Nadine Appel
Hilda Bukovic
Lawrence Ekdahl
Town of Schley
Donald & Terri Koch
Cecil Ballou
John & Vicki Kuester
Kenneth Ronk
Deidre Dreger
John Schaffer
James Rehwinkel
Melissa Habeck
Rick & Judith Lombard
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Diana Berenz
Valerie Wykes
Carol & John Avelis
Janet Selnes
Pamela Welch
Dan Lara
Rhonda Robinson
Michael & Tracy Gengalo
Patricia Oelke & Barbara Ringwelski
Brenda Ziemke
Network For Good
Edward Gruett
Tasha Wassink
Lori Weiderhoeft
Maxine & Jay Tlusty
Mardell Penca
Coleen Sukow
James Parsons
Amy Hameister
Hugh Gross
Jennifer Heyel
Tina Rydzik
Norman & Cheryl Moeller
Fred Stoll
Mary & Daniel Schiltz
Shannon Thomas
Connie Sandberg
Schulz Heating & Cooling
Fidelity Charitable
Joanne & Donald Sprague
David Brand
Michelle Bennish
Jean Fennell
Allen & Stephanie Ashbeck
Judy Hall
Brenda Ronk
Brenda Huse
Shirley & James Westra
Linda Semling Peterson
Nadine Appel
Merrill Area United Way, Inc
Scott Steele
Amy Butterworth
Pam Breuer
Katina Rusch
Dick & Gay Baumgart
Carol Peterson & Alice Andraski
Janet Selnes
Katelynn Parenteau
Laurie Frank
Colleen Woller
Eileen & Jeffrey Frencin
Russell & Nancy Putnam
AmazonSmile
Connie Gulke
Faye Semling
Bill & Carol Sparr
Jun
2020
If you adopted a dog or cat shortly before or during the lockdown period and your pet was due for a booster with its distmeper combo vaccine, LCHS is now scheduling appointments for the booster vaccine. This is only for animals adopted from LCHS between March-May that did not receive a booster vaccine due to the closures from the coronavirus.
Please call LCHS at 715-536-3459 or email us at manager@furrypets.com to set up an appointment for the booster vaccine. When you call or email, please provide your name and contact information, as well as the name of the animal when it was at the shelter and the basic description of the animal.
Thank you for your patience!