“We are incredibly grateful for the vital work Safe Harbor does for 3,000 animals and their families every year in Kenosha County,” said Fotsch Kleibor. SHHS noted this includes keeping animals in their homes and out of shelters, people-centric adoption processes that break down barriers, vaccine clinics, pet food banks, low-cost spay/neuter services and programs for young people. WHS said it will bring “efficiencies and innovative approaches” to Kenosha, to make sure that care for animals goes on without interruption. “By consolidating both organizations’ experience and resources, we can not only strengthen our efforts, but also provide a better return on investment for the communities that support this critical work for animals. “Nonprofit animal shelters operate with limited resources, and it is even more difficult because every organization is separate and has to individually fund their overhead costs,” said Alison Fotsch Kleibor, president and CEO of WHS. Upon acquisition, SHHS will be renamed to Wisconsin Humane Society Kenosha Campus. WHS said it wants to close the deal by May 31 “pending final stages of due diligence, including agreements with municipalities as well as satisfactory title reports on real estate.” WHS said the boards of both shelters voted unanimously to approve the acquisition in April. Together, WHS and SHHS said they’ve been working for months on the acquisition. SHHS leaders said the shelter was facing “economic challenges that threatened the future of their work.” SHHS and WHS started talking about ways to ensure animal sheltering could continue in the Kenosha area back in fall 2022.
Kenosha’s Safe Harbor Humane Society - also known as Kenosha County Humane Society - announced it will become a part of the Wisconsin Humane Society. Without their generosity and compassion, this wouldn’t be possible.WISCONSIN - Two animal shelters in Wisconsin are uniting to give more furry friends a better life. Those interested in contributing to the cause can volunteer as a foster at or donate at More information about the HSHV's Harbor Program is available at CEO Hilgendorf expressed gratitude towards the community, saying, “We are incredibly grateful to our community for their continued support of-well, fellow community members. However, due to the recent surge in demand, the program is currently facing an urgent need for donations and volunteers, especially dog foster parents. They ensure that each pet receives personalized care and affection. The Safe Harbor program depends heavily on the dedicated work of staff and volunteers. We certainly don’t want them to have to return home to find out their pet is no longer theirs-or worse.” This year, we’ve had dozens of people who’ve suddenly been admitted to the hospital and had to leave their pet behind. That’s what we’re told time and time again by those who use our Safe Harbor program. Karie McMahon, HSHV's Intake Manager, testified to the program's impact saying, “It’s a lifesaver. The services provided are also indispensable to the owners, who can seek necessary help without worrying about their pets' safety. However, Hilgendorf emphasizes that the program is "not just about the animals". HSHV's Safe Harbor program extends a lifeline to pets, offering them secure and cozy lodgings, healthy meals, medical supervision, as well as exercise and social interaction for their physical and mental health. We unfortunately can do little to prevent emergencies and hardships that humans suffer, but we’re proud to be there for community pet owners when they need us and prevent further heartbreak and loss.” Our pets are essential to our well-being-offering comfort, company, and unconditional love. HSHV's CEO, Tanya Hilgendorf, stresses the value of this program, stating, “We don’t want to rehome animals who already have loving homes, and we know how important it is to people to keep pet families together-especially during challenging times. The HSHV, one of the few establishments in Michigan providing temporary shelter for pets whose owners are going through crises, is part of a network of vital community services aimed at preventing pet homelessness and shelter intake. The organization has seen an alarming threefold increase in demand compared to last year's figures. An unprecedented surge in pet owners in need of emergency housing due to unexpected medical emergencies has been reported by the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV).
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