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The first-ever open house for the Racine Campus of the Wisconsin Humane Society, 8900 16th St., Mount Pleasant, is taking place Sunday, April 10.

Racine Campus Open House

Racine Campus Wisconsin Humane Society
Credit: The Kubala Washatko Architects

From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. humans (sorry, no animals) are invited to:

  • Explore the new shelter
  • Meet animal ambassadors
  • Enjoy a family scavenger hunt
  • Prize wheel
  • Door prizes
  • And more!

Additional food may be purchased from a participating food truck on site.

This event does not require an RSVP; come and go as you please.

Because of the open house, and to provide the best attention to visitors and our animals, there will be no pet adoptions on Sunday, April 10 at the Racine Campus.

Racine Campus Wisconsin Humane Society
Credit: The Kubala Washatko Architects

About the Wisconsin Humane Society

Wisconsin Humane Society

 The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS), which offers the Featured Pet segment, is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness.

Founded in 1879, the WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need for nearly 140 years. WHS is a 501(c)(3) organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis. WHS annually serves 40,000 animals. WHS receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella organization. WHS is the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin.


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