ABOUT US
Since 1964, the Humane Society of Sheboygan County has been dedicated to its mission: prevent cruelty to animals, relieve suffering among animals, and extend humane education. We are Sheboygan County’s only open admissions shelter. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and shelter 2,500+ homeless animals every year.
The Humane Society of Sheboygan County focuses on accessible spay and neuter programs in an effort to beat animal population at its core. Creative adoption efforts and dozens of programs provide support for overlooked animals and work to place homeless animals into loving families.
“This is your shelter, built by this community – a place to find happiness for animals and families alike.”
History
In the early 1960’s, after learning that the City of Sheboygan euthanized unwanted animals with carbon monoxide poisoning, a group of dedicated volunteers lead by Carol Knier, Ann Fredricks, and Sophie Gunther started the Sheboygan County Humane Society.
By 1964 a physical shelter became a reality with extensive fundraising efforts. This first/current shelter was run completely by volunteer efforts working 365 days per year on three shifts per day.
The present shelter looks very much as it did in the early 70’s, but now struggles with overcrowding resulting from increased cases of neglect, abuse, and an influx of unwanted and abandoned animals. On September 15, 2018 the organization was rebranded to the Humane Society of Sheboygan County in association with kicking off their new Capital Campaign to fund a new, 16,000 square-foot facility next to the current shelter.
OUR TEAM
Our staff and board of directors set everything into motion at the Humane Society of Sheboygan County. We are proud of our amazing and dedicated team members.
Laura Berchem, Executive Director
Lisa Marek – Director of Operations
Dr. Annie Saunders – Director of Veterinary Medicine
Jill Foshee – Certified Veterinary Technician
Brian Hameister – Veterinary Assistant / Admissions
Jesy Olson – Animal Caregiver / Office Assistant
Jose (Pepe) Araujo – Maintenance Supervisor
Hayley Payne – Animal Caregiver / Admissions
Kaitlyn Hoffmann – Animal Caregiver / Office Assistant / Admissions
Deb Antonie – Animal Caregiver / Office Assistant
Claudia Garcia – Animal Caregiver/ Office Assistant
Karyn Attipoe – Animal Caregiver/ Office Assistant
Astreya Rincon – Animal Caregiver/ Office Assistant
Jessi Pittner – Animal Caregiver/ Office Assistant
Job Title: Veterinarian
Humane Society of Sheboygan County is searching for a highly motivated, experienced Shelter Veterinarian to provide on-site medical care and spay/neuter services to our shelter animals.
Humane Society of Sheboygan County (HSSC) is a 501(c) 3 organization providing shelter and medical care for over 2,500 animals each year. HSSC intakes animals from Sheboygan County, overpopulated facilities, and hoarding/neglect cases. It provides a low-cost spay/neuter program to the public and a TNR program.
We are looking for a skilled veterinarian who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The veterinarian would also help maintain a shelter of 100-150 animals. Candidates must be comfortable with pediatric spay/neuter, in heat spays, feral cat spay/neuter, large dog surgeries, as well as other medical procedures. HSSC houses small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds so experience with small animals is preferred.
Responsibilities include:
- Examine and treat animals upon intake
- Perform spay/neuter surgeries
- Collect blood/urine for diagnostic testing
- Communicating medical plans and follow up for shelter animals
- Determining contagious diseases protocol
- Performing occasional euthanasia; keeping thorough medical records
- Providing input on medical protocols
- Keep medical expenses within budgetary guidelines by maintaining effective and efficient medical processes
Requirements:
Candidates must possess a DVM degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin. Candidates must also hold a valid Wisconsin Controlled Substance and DEA license. Candidates must be a team player with extraordinary communication and problem-solving skills and have a passion for homeless animals as well as people. Candidates must be open to a flexible schedule. Shelter medicine experience preferred.
Individuals meeting the needs and qualifications of the job descriptions should email a letter of interest and resume to info@scadopt.org
Tricia Reiss, Vice President
Michael Beeck
Michelle Gentine
Oliver Bauer
Sara Brotz
Sarah Deering
Diane Ebenreiter
Lindsay Harrison-Eirich
Ann Marie Jacobson
Charles Mais
Jacqueline McKelvey
Pam Langan
Andrea Swanson
Mark Grasse
Kathy Anderson, Emeritus Position
Pam Markelz, Emeritus Position
Dr. Stephanie Greetan, Advisor
FEATURED PETS
BISHOP FEATURED PET
BISHOP IS LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME Bishop is 3 years old and has been at the shelter for 77 days! Bishop’s foster family says that he has warmed up to them considerably
BRUCE FEATURED PET
BRUCE IS LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME Bruce is 1-year-old who has a soft spot for being held! Cat cuddlers say that newcomer Bruce can’t wait to get out of the shelter setting
HARRIET FEATURED PET
HARRIET IS LOOKING FOR HER FOREVER HOME Harriet is 11 years young and has been at the shelter for over one year! Harriet is a sweet coonhound mix who has lots of love
Life-Saving Statistics
Adoptions in 2019: Adopted 1,366 animals with a 94% Save Rate.
HSSC tracks the status of every pet using a nationally recognized standard. The data provides a detailed breakdown of the health and adoption status of every animal in our care.
Pets at HSSC remain available for adoption as long as necessary, and are never euthanized for space reasons. The save rate, calculated according to the nationally recognized Asilomar Standard, reflects the many options for pets that come to the shelter besides adoption, such as animal transfers and animals who are returned to their owner.
Asilomar Statistics 2018
* The Annual Live Release Rate does not include 0 owner/guardian requested euthanasia which were unhealthy and untreatable and 44 animals that died or were lost in the shelter/care.
| Summary | Bird | Cat | Crab/Fish | Dog | Ferret | Fowl | Guinea Pig | Kitten | Puppy | Rabbit | Reptile | Rodent | Total | ||
| BEGINNING SHELTER COUNT (1-Jan-2018) | 1 | 125 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 95 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 296 | ||
| INTAKE (Live Animals Only) | |||||||||||||||
| From the Public | 39 | 882 | 2 | 408 | 4 | 3 | 68 | 434 | 58 | 21 | 2 | 42 | 1963 | ||
| Incoming Transfers from Organizations within Community/Coalition |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Incoming Transfers from Organizations outside Community/Coalition |
0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 136 | ||||||||
| From Owners/Guardians Requesting Euthanasia | 0 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 71 | ||
| Total Intake | 39 | 925 | 2 | 461 | 5 | 3 | 68 | 538 | 60 | 23 | 2 | 44 | 2170 | ||
| Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ADJUSTED TOTAL INTAKE | 39 | 925 | 2 | 461 | 5 | 3 | 68 | 538 | 60 | 23 | 2 | 44 | 2170 | ||
| ADOPTIONS | 12 | 564 | 0 | 194 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 474 | 38 | 19 | 0 | 40 | 1411 | ||
| OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Organizations within Community/Coalition |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Organizations outside Community/Coalition |
13 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 81 | ||
| From Owners/Guardians Requesting Euthanasia | 1 | 347 | 2 | 228 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 621 | ||
| ANIMALS EUTHANIZED | |||||||||||||||
| Healthy (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Treatable – Rehabilitatable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Treatable – Manageable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Unhealthy & Untreatable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Euthanized animals without category assigned | 13 | 70 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 158 | ||
| Total Euthanasia | 13 | 70 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 158 | ||
| Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ADJUSTED TOTAL EUTHANASIA | 13 | 70 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 158 | ||
| SUBTOTAL OUTCOMES (Excludes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy and Untreatable Only) |
39 | 1032 | 2 | 472 | 5 | 3 | 70 | 523 | 59 | 20 | 2 | 44 | 2271 | ||
| DIED OR LOST INSHELTER/CARE | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44 | ||
| TOTAL OUTCOMES (Excludes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) (Unhealthy and Untreatable Only) |
40 | 1039 | 2 | 473 | 5 | 3 | 70 | 556 | 59 | 22 | 2 | 44 | 2315 | ||
| ENDING SHELTER COUNT (31-Dec-2018) | 0 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 148 | ||
| Annual Live Release Rate (calculation in percentage) | 67 | 93 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 100 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 95 | 100 | 91 | 93 | ||
Asilomar Statistics 2019
* The Annual Live Release Rate does not include 0 owner/guardian requested euthanasia which were unhealthy and untreatable and 99 animals that died or were lost in the shelter/care.
| Summary | Bird (Wildlife) | Bird | Cat | Cattle | Crab/Fish | Dog | Ferret | Fowl | Goat | Guinea Pig | Kitten | Pig | Puppy | Rabbit | Reptile | Rodent | Total | ||
| BEGINNING SHELTER COUNT (1-Jan-2019) | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 148 | ||
| INTAKE (Live Animals Only) | |||||||||||||||||||
| From the Public | 2 | 70 | 585 | 3 | 4 | 435 | 3 | 50 | 11 | 63 | 598 | 2 | 79 | 44 | 1 | 15 | 1965 | ||
| Incoming Transfers from Organizations within Community/Coalition |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Incoming Transfers from Organizations outside Community/Coalition |
0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 173 | ||
| From Owners/Guardians Requesting Euthanasia | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | ||
| Total Intake | 2 | 70 | 625 | 3 | 5 | 501 | 3 | 50 | 11 | 65 | 640 | 2 | 141 | 46 | 1 | 19 | 2184 | ||
| Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ADJUSTED TOTAL INTAKE | 2 | 70 | 625 | 3 | 5 | 501 | 3 | 50 | 11 | 65 | 640 | 2 | 141 | 46 | 1 | 19 | 2184 | ||
| ADOPTIONS | 1 | 10 | 458 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 477 | 2 | 75 | 27 | 1 | 17 | 1366 | ||
| OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Organizations within Community/Coalition |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Organizations outside Community/Coalition |
1 | 56 | 55 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 222 | ||
| RETURN TO OWNER/GUARDIAN | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 373 | ||
| ANIMALS EUTHANIZED | |||||||||||||||||||
| Healthy (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Treatable – Rehabilitatable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Treatable – Manageable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Unhealthy & Untreatable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Euthanized animals without category assigned | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 123 | ||
| Total Euthanasia | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 123 | ||
| Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ADJUSTED TOTAL EUTHANASIA | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 123 | ||
| SUBTOTAL OUTCOMES (Excludes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) (Unhealthy and Untreatable Only) |
2 | 66 | 633 | 3 | 5 | 547 | 3 | 49 | 9 | 64 | 541 | 2 | 111 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 2084 | ||
| DIED OR LOST IN SHELTER/CARE | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 99 | ||
| TOTAL OUTCOMES (Excludes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia) (Unhealthy and Untreatable Only) |
2 | 67 | 638 | 3 | 5 | 548 | 3 | 50 | 13 | 64 | 614 | 2 | 113 | 41 | 1 | 19 | 2183 | ||
| ENDING SHELTER COUNT | 0 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 151 | ||
| Annual Live Release Rate (calculation in percentage) | 100 | 100 | 92 | 100 | 80 | 94 | 100 | 98 | 100 | 98 | 94 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 94 | 94 | ||