Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for more than 140 years. WHS operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis, annually serving over 40,000 animals. As the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin, WHS offers specialized services including a comprehensive adoption program, affordable spay/neuter services, a pet food bank, youth programs designed to teach children about animal compassion, respect and care, outreach programming, a foster program, dog training classes, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.