Wis. Humane Society to acquire Countryside Humane Soc.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials of the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) announced on Friday, December 14th that they expect to acquire the assets of Racine’s Countryside Humane Society (CHS) on January 1, 2013. This includes assuming the responsibilities for animal care, animal control and adoption services for 4,000 animals in Racine County every year.

The Wisconsin Humane Society was approached in early 2012 by Countryside Humane
Society’s leadership about a possible acquisition; the two organizations have worked throughout the year to solidify plans for the acquisition.

Donations are currently being sought for the January transition. WHS has already begun
initiatives to immediately improve the shelter, from projects like installing a new heating and ventilation system, to launching an expanded adoption program, to remodeling surgical areas to better serve sick or injured animals.