Contacts

Humane Society of Vilas County

PO Box 904
Eagle River, WI 54521

715-479-9777
vilashumane@yahoo.com

How do I contact the Humane Society Board? 

If you wish to contact the Humane Society of Vilas County’s Board please send a letter to the address listed above. All letters should be addressed to The Board of Directors.

What to do if you need to surrender your own pet?
Owner surrender of your personal pet, please call and make an appointment with HSVC at 715-479-9777 (owner surrenders are subject to space available) HSVC does not perform euthanasia services or veterinary services to the general public.
 
 
What to do if you find a stray?
If you have found a stray please call your local animal control officer, town constable or Vilas County Sheriff’s Department. Townships are responsible to provide all animal control. 

Dog Catchers per Township

If you reach a number that is not animal control, please contact your town office.

 

Arbor Vitae – https://www.townofarborvitae.org/about-the-town

Boulder Junction – https://www.townofboulderjunction.org/town-clerk-treasurer/

City of Eagle River – https://eagleriverwi.gov/departments/department-of-public-works/

Cloverland – https://www.townofcloverland.wi.gov/animalcontrol

Conover – https://www.townofconover.com/departments/town_committees/animal_control.php

Lac Du Flambeau – https://ldftribe.com/natural-resources/conservation-law-enforcement/

Land O Lakes – https://landolakeswi.gov/town-contacts-town-crew/

Lincoln – https://townoflincolnvilas.com/town-board/

Manitowish Waters – https://mwtown.gov/government/town-hall/

Phelps – https://phelpswi.gov/constable/

Plum Lake – https://www.plumlakewi.gov/departments/public-works/

Presque Isle – https://presqueislewi.gov/your-government/town-officials-contacts/

St Germain – https://www.townofstgermain.org/animal-control

Washington – https://town-of-washington.org/contacts/

Winchester – https://winchesterwi.com/your-government/forms-licenses-permits/dog-licensing/

Vilas County Sheriff’s Dept. – 715-479-4441

Eagle River Police Dept. – 715-479-1941

ABUSE, HOARDING, OR NEGLECT – VILAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. 715-479-4441
 
 

Veterinarians

  • Dr. John’s Dog & Cat Repair 715-337-2700
  • Eagle River Animal Hospital 715-479-7090
  • Northwoods Animal Hospital   Eagle River 715-479-6992   Manitowish Waters 715-543-2860   Minocqua 715-356-3269
  • Animal Health Care 715-365-8387
  • Northern Paws Animal Hospital Dr. Goodroad 715-369-4900
  • Dr. Schuff 715-356-7737
  • Dr. Bodewes 715-358-4300

Injured or displaced wildlife

  • Wild Instincts   4621 Apperson Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501 – 715-362-9453
  • Northwoods Wildlife  8683 S Blumenstein Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548 – 715-356-7400