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 – Al 715-356-3042
BOULDER JUNCTION – Dennis 262-993-1857
EAGLE RIVER CITY ONLY – (Mike) Public Works 715-479-4330
CLOVERLAND – Melissa 715-617-1979
CONOVER – Melissa 715-617-1979
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Jared 715-614-0034
LAND O LAKES – Roman 715-547-6904
LINCOLN – Melissa – 715-617-1979
MANITOWISH WATERS – Mike 715-904-0417
PHELPS – Rick 715-891-0595
PLUM LAKE – Jackey 715-8819909
PRESQUE ISLE – 715-686-2473
ST.GERMAIN – Don 715-891-5646
WASHINGTON – Melissa 715-617-1979
WINCHESTER – Joseph 630-546-1265
****If you bring a stray to the shelter directly you will be responsible for the stray fee that the towns would otherwise pay for holding.****
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
