Animal Welfare Wisconsin
Dog and cat rescue in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
Who's looking for a home right now
A few of the 14 animals Animal Welfare Wisconsin had listed as of November 3, 2026. Adoptions happen fast, so check with the rescue before you get attached.
Javelynn
Cat
Smidge
Cat
Pudge
Cat
Ginsu
Cat
Sashani
Cat
Mela
Cat
Poppy
Cat
Little G
Cat
Lalisa
Cat
Soba
Cat
Gracie
Cat
Cheeto
Cat
Listings come from Petfinder, where Animal Welfare Wisconsin keeps them — we don't process applications or hold animals. Details change quickly, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything that matters with the rescue.
Twin Cities Rescues is an independent website and is not affiliated with the organizations listed here. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of Twin Cities Rescues and do not represent this organization. Details are provided for information only — please confirm them directly with the organization.
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