More than 100 pets head to Wisconsin to find 'fur-ever' homes

WISCONSIN — Dozens of doggone lucky pets in need are heading to Wisconsin to find fur-ever families.

About 110 cats and dogs will fly to Wisconsin on Tuesday, Feb. 25. These adoptable pets are coming from overcrowded southern shelters in Birmingham, Alabama, and Columbus, Georgia.

“Transport is a lifeline to at-risk adoptable pets as shelters throughout the nation struggle with overcrowding,” said Cathy Bissell of the BISSELL Pet Foundation. “BISSELL Pet Foundation is incredibly grateful for our shelter partners who have opened their doors to give these deserving pets a second chance.”

BISSELL Pet Foundation is coordinating and funding the animals’ transportation.

The pets will be taken in by 10 Wisconsin shelters and rescues, including:

• Dane County Humane Society
• Adams County Humane Society
• Angel’s Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center
• Elmbrook Humane Society
• Eau Claire Community Humane Association
• Green County Humane Society
• Humane Animal Welfare Society
• Humane Society of Sheboygan County
• Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
• Marshfield Area Pet Shelter

“Shelters and rescues across the county are facing overcrowding. Thanks to our animal-loving community, DCHS is able to help these pets find new beginnings in Wisconsin,” said Amy Good, director of development and marketing at Dane County Humane Society. “By working collaboratively with BISSELL Pet Foundation and these other Wisconsin organizations, we are able to help even more animals together.”

Every animal coming to Wisconsin is looking for a fur-ever family and most will be available for adoption in the coming days. All animals have been examined by a veterinarian. They’ve also been vaccinated and have health certificates.