About Us

Purpose & Policy

Our Mission

The purpose of the Humane Society of Douglas County, Inc. (HSDC) is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education.

It is the policy of HSDC to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by HSDC.

We also attempt to return lost animals to their owners, seek suitable homes for animals without owners, offer humane euthanasia when necessary.

 

State of Wisconsin Department of Ag. license 403208-DS

About the Humane Society

Our History

The Humane Society of Douglas County, Inc. (HSDC) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that was founded in July of 1975 in Superior, Wisconsin. The purpose of this society is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education. We rely heavily on tax-deductible donations, memberships, adoptions, and fundraisers to keep our doors open to the homeless animals of our area.

HSDC provides shelter, medical care and adoption services to abandoned, lost and misplaced animals. We provide services for approximately 1,000 animals each year from the City of Superior and Douglas County. Every animal that enters our facility is dewormed, vaccinated, and given immediate medical attention when necessary. All animals are vet checked, spayed or neutered, micro chipped, and temperament tested before being adopted. HSDC provides humane euthanasia only when behaviorally or medically necessary. HSDC is proud that no adoptable animals are ever euthanized.

Visitors and volunteers are welcome to stop in during shelter hours, which are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Call (715) 398-6784 and if no answer please leave a message.

We moved into the new Superior Shelter on September 8, 2015, at 138 Moccasin Mike Road. Take U.S. Highway 2, southeast from Superior to Moccasin Mike Road. Go left, you’ll be able to see the building on your left.

Membership

Meet The Team

Lareasha Connors
Lareasha Connors

Shelter Director

Lareasha loves her job as the Shelter Director. She is passionate about saving animals and enjoys the amazing team she works with. She has a small farm and she and her family raise and show horses and cattle. She also has 3 cats and 2 dogs that travel all over with her.
Cheri Fitch
Cheri Fitch

Fundraising & Events Coordinator

Cheri loves being part of the Humane Society team, planning and coordinating many fundraising events throughout the year!  She has two cats at home, Olaf and Simba, and two dogs, Boe & Bella. If she could she would have one of every animal! If you are interested in sponsoring an event or making a donation...
Kassandra
Kassandra

Shelter Manager

Kassandra has been with the shelter for the past 8 years.  Kassandra is the definition of quiet confidence.  She is a mother, and a full-time employee, and she makes it all look so easy and effortless.  Kassandra has 2 cats and 1 dog that were all  adopted from a shelter.  
Adrianna
Adrianna

Vet Tech

Adrianna brings goofy energy, motivation, passion, and critical thinking to our team.  She has an education in medical science, professional photography, and was personally selected to participate in the Scott Anderson Leadership Forum.  She takes pride in the high quality care she provides for the animals.  Shelter work gives her a sense of meaning in...
Lynette
Lynette

Receptionist

Lynette loves working in the front office at the shelter greeting people and helping connect them with a new member of their family. She and her husband recently retired from teaching for 30+ years and have three grown children. In their free time they enjoy hiking, biking, skiing and exploring the amazing sights the upper...
Rachel
Rachel

Kennel Assistant

Rachel enjoys her job at the shelter and loves working with the animals! She has two dogs and one cat at home.
Macy
Macy

Kennel Assistant

 Macy adores her job and working with the animals at the shelter.  She has an artistic outlook and enjoys photographing the animals, as well as drawing and painting in her free time. She recently has delved into the world of hobbyist photography under the name “Silkmoth Photography” (you might see the watermark on many animals’ pictures!). Macy...
Jennifer
Jennifer

Kennel Assistant

Jennifer loves her job at the shelter working with all the animals. You will often find her giving some extra  cuddles to our senior dogs. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, turkeys and her adorable pot belly pig.
Hailey
Hailey

Kennel Assistant

Hailey is finishing a biochemistry degree at The College of Saint Scholastica (CSS). She brings a joyful and energetic personality to the shelter along with a passion for working with animals. Hailey enjoys being a part of the Women’s Ice Hockey team at CSS and playing with her roommate’s rescue dog Cowboy.
Mayzie
Mayzie

Kennel Assistant

Mayzie is a lifelong animal lover and someone who  deeply appreciates the fulfillment that comes with working at HSDC. Caring for and spending time with the animals (and humans) brings her joy every day. She recently adopted a kitten named Jupiter.

 

Calla Gilbertson, President Donna Wiklund, Board Member
Rebecca Alm, Vice President  Brianna Smith, Board Member
Jacie Benesch, Treasurer Johanna Cummins, Board Member
Emma Hengemuhle, Secretary Susanna Airis, Board Member
Brittany McCullough, Board Member

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