Animal Shelters in Milwaukee, WI
Search for animal shelters and adoption centers in Milwaukee. Find rescues in Milwaukee County dedicated to animal welfare.
Featured Shelters & Rescues
Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE
Milwaukee, WI 53210
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Mission - To be a safe haven for all feral, stray, and surrendered cats until their forever home is found...
Basset Buddies Rescue
PO Box 13562
Milwaukee, WI 53213
📞 Phone:(262) 347-8823
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To rescue, foster, and place adoptable basset hounds in loving, permanent homes. To educate the community about responsible pet ownership...
Canine Cupids
Po Box 44215
Milwaukee, WI 53214
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Canine Cupids is a registered 501c3 charity recognized by the federal government as a not-for-profit organization publicly funded by donations,...
Cats at Large
Milwaukee, WI 53207
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Our mission is to humanely reduce the feral cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) practices, while educating and empowering the community...
Far From Home Inc.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
📞 Phone:(414) 377-3153
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Our mission is to care for and find homes for homeless "companion" birds and to provide life-long enrichment based sanctuary...
For Cat's Sake
P O Box 341246
West Milwaukee, WI 53234
📞 Phone:(414) 921-0910
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Hands Helping Paws
Milwaukee, WI 53215
📞 Phone:(414) 791-9090
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Place kittens & unwanted cats ? into fur-ever homes ?. Give necessary medical care before adoption ^,,^
Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter
5349 West Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53220
📞 Phone:(414) 744-3287
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As a no kill cat shelter, our mission is to promote the humane and ethical treatment of abandoned, unwanted, and...
Herp Habitat Rescue & Sanctuary
Greenfield, WI 53220
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At Herp Habitat, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome neglected and unwanted reptiles and amphibians, giving each one...
Lucky Mutts Rescue
Milwaukee, WI 53227
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Check us out on our Facebook page to stay up to date with all of current and up-coming adoption events! ...
Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
3839 West Burnham Street
West Milwaukee, WI 53215
📞 Phone:(414) 649-8640
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To provide animal regulation and care services which protect the health, public safety and welfare of people and animals in...
Milwaukee Pets Alive
P.O. Box 370137
Milwaukee, WI 53237
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Milwaukee Pets Alive (MPA) is an all-volunteer, No Kill, 501c3 special needs and considerations rescue that focuses on saving those...
Off the Chain MKE
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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Off the Chain MKE: Our mission is simple: To save Milwaukee’s dogs in need. Off the Chain MKE supports dogs...
Olyver & Co
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
📞 Phone:(262) 623-2120
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Our mission is to provide a safe place to land and rehabilitation to the dogs who need it most -...
OPCA Shelter Network Alliance, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
OPCA Shelter Network Alliance, Inc (OPCA) is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to aiding shelter poodles & poodle-mixes...
Playing Again Sams of WI
Milwaukee, WI 53201
📞 Phone:(608) 790-1206
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While Playing Again Sams of WI continues doing rescue actively, we are lucky to have a breed that generally no...
Ragged Claws Rescue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Preventing suffering in cats & kittens by using TNR (trap neuter return), socialization, and adoption - to curb the population...
Rescue Gang
4525 W BURNHAM ST
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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To rehabilitate, provide medical care, and find forever homes for abandoned and neglected animals through our foster care program. Our...
About Pet Adoption in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is home to numerous animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to helping pets find loving families. With a pet ownership rate of 49%, the city has a strong community of animal lovers.
Whether you're looking to adopt a dog, cat, or other pet, you'll find many reputable organizations offering adoption services, foster programs, and volunteer opportunities throughout Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Why Adopt from a Shelter?
- ✓Save a Life: Give a deserving animal a second chance
- ✓Cost-Effective: Lower adoption fees than breeders
- ✓Health Checked: Pets are vetted, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
- ✓Support Included: Guidance from experienced staff