Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter
Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter is an animal shelter in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2019. It describes itself as a no-kill organization. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Rescue Gang, about 2.1 mi away.
Map
42.98049, -87.98150
What Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Yes
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Rescue Gang4525 W Burnham St, Milwaukee, WIAnimal rescue2.1 mi
- Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission3839 W Burnham St, Milwaukee, WIAnimal control2.3 mi
- Lucky Mutts Rescue Adoption Center9225 W Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WIAnimal rescue2.4 mi
- Wisconsin Humane Society Spay / Neuter Clinic9400 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WIHumane society2.9 mi
- Second Hand Purrs4300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WIAnimal shelter3.8 mi
- Wisconsin Humane Society4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WIHumane society4.1 mi
- Wisconsin Humane Society - Dalton Campus4500 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WIHumane society4.1 mi
- Almost Home Cat Rescue Mke925 E Ogden Ave, Milwaukee, WIAnimal rescue6.2 mi
- Elmbrook Humane Society20950 Enterprise Ave, Brookfield, WIHumane society11 mi
- Seniors Rock Small Dog RescueP.O. Box 15, Waukesha, WIAnimal rescue13 mi
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Where is Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter located?
Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter is at 5349 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220 in Milwaukee County.
What are the hours of Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (414) 744-3287 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter?
Start on happyendings.us, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter tax-deductible?
Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 39-1811100), with reported annual revenue of about $206,232. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Foster a PetHow fostering works, who pays for what, the types of foster placements and what to expect when your foster pet is adopted.