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Rescue Directory

Wisconsin Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Directory

Find dog and cat rescues, equine and farm animal rescues, wildlife organizations, and sanctuaries serving Wisconsin.

Browse by the animals an organization helps or the care it provides. Each listing includes its location, focus, services, and official website so you can learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting its work.

An organization may appear in more than one category when its programs overlap. Animal shelters are listed separately in our Animal Shelter Directory.

Dog Rescues

Organizations rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption programs.

Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.

  • Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
    Category: Dog Rescues
    Care model: Foster-based rescue with headquarters support
    Organization type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
    Focus: Dogs from overcrowded shelters · Foster care · Adoption

    WilsonHaus Rescue helps dogs reach permanent homes through rescue, foster care, and adoption. Its FosterHaus network provides temporary care while dogs prepare for placement.

    Community members can support the organization through fostering, volunteering, donations, and its affiliated coffee initiative.

    WilsonHaus Rescue

Cat Rescues

Organizations rescuing, caring for, and rehoming cats through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption. Some also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for community cats.

Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Wisconsin yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues.

Equine & Farm Animal Rescues

Organizations rescuing horses, donkeys, and other farm animals from neglect, abandonment, and unsafe situations. Services may include medical care, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and permanent sanctuary.

Listings identify whether the organization offers adoption, lifelong care, or both.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Wisconsin yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues.

Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care

Organizations providing permanent care for animals who need lifelong protection, including seniors and animals with medical, behavioral, or trauma-related needs.

Some also offer adoption or forever foster programs for suitable animals.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Wisconsin yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues.

Wildlife & Nature Conservation

Organizations supporting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, public education, habitat protection, or species conservation.

Services vary. Listings distinguish wildlife rehabilitation and release from permanent care and conservation work.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Wisconsin yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues.

Before contacting an organization
Adoption requirements, service areas, and intake availability vary. Please contact the organization directly to confirm its current programs and whether it can help with your situation.

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