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Wisconsin Humane Society company history timeline

1879

Angell, induced the ladies and gentleman present to take steps which led to the formation of the society which was incorporated in accordance with the statues of the State of Wisconsin on the fifth day of December, 1879.

Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for more than 140 years.

1891

At that location, you’ll also find the only known statue of Bergh, standing with an injured dog, which was commissioned by WHS in 1891.

1926

Marshall was the society’s first treasurer and his legacy began the fund that paid for a new building for WHS in 1926.

1965

In July of 1965, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County was granted incorporation and a search began for a suitable shelter site and design.

1970

In the 1970’s the organization saw a tremendous increase in the number of animals needing assistance.

1979

For more information on WHS’s extensive history, click here for a pdf version of a centennial book published in 1979, or contact aspeed@wihumane.org to have one emailed to you.

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