Friends of the Rusk County Animal Shelter

Friends of the Rusk County Animal Shelter

Ladysmith, WI

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The Rusk County Animal Shelter is a county-run, municipal no-kill shelter located in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, dedicated to protecting and caring for stray, abandoned, and surrendered domestic pets. They provide safe refuge, veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and adoption programs for cats and kittens throughout Rusk County. Committed to finding every animal a loving home, all cats are vaccinated and altered prior to adoption.

Adoption fee From $75
Hours Mondays: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Walk-in); All other times by appointment only
Areas served Rusk County, Wisconsin

Friends of the Rusk County Animal Shelter serves Rusk County, Wisconsin and has adoption fees starting from $75.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $75

$75 for Cat Adoptions

How it works

Adoptions can be facilitated during walk-in hours on Mondays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM or by appointment at all other times. Animals are ensured to be healthy, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and spayed/neutered before adoption.

Location

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the shelter's visiting and adoption hours?

Walk-in hours are Mondays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. All other times are by appointment only, with same-day appointments offered depending on staff availability.

Can I surrender a cat or animal to the shelter, and what are the fees?

Owner-surrendered animals are accepted strictly if there is room at the shelter. The fee is $25.00 for in-county residents and $50.00 for out-of-county residents. For litters, the fee is $10.00 per animal in-county and $15.00 per animal out-of-county.

Can I sponsor a cat's adoption fee?

Yes, supporters can sponsor a cat adoption for $75. You can choose a specific cat, or sponsor the shelter's oldest or longest-stay resident.

Are cats spayed or neutered before adoption?

Yes, the shelter ensures all animals in their care are healthy, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and spayed/neutered prior to adoption.

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Surrendering a cat

Owner surrenders are accepted only if space allows at the shelter. Surrender fees are $25.00 for in-county residents and $50.00 for out-of-county residents. Litter surrender fees are $10.00 per animal in-county and $15.00 per animal out-of-county.

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