Adams County Humane Society was formed in the early 1970's by a group of concerned citizens. It was incorporated in 1975.
The animal control officer at the time had to shelter the animals at his farm. Eventually, this dedicated group decided that a shelter in Adams/Friendship was needed. Through the endless hours doing fundraisers and hard work by this group of citizens, in 1988 the first building was constructed, a permanent home for ACHS to better help the animals of Adams County.
Through hard work and fundraisers, in 2000, plans were made to expand the shelter into a larger facility with outdoor
exercise areas and better separation of animal areas.
After a generous memorial gift given by Dr. Wesley Willard, the Board of Directors decided to add on once again in 2008, adding a surgical room, an intake room, isolation room and creating a larger cat room.
Although the numbers of animals has increased since 1975, we take great pride in our animal care and adoption rate.
ACHS continues to strive to improve the quality of life for animals through education ACHS is a private non-profit 501.C3 organization. We need your support to continue our important work of helping the animals and people of Adams County and surrounding areas. ACHS takes great pride in the care we give our animals on their way to loving forever homes. We are open from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M. Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday 12-4pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (by apointment only) and holidays. Visit our web page at
www.adamscountyhumanesociety.org
Adopting a friend
All potential adopters are required to fill out a pre-adoption questionnaire. ACHS has the right to reject any application. The cost
to adopt an adult dog is $135.00 & puppies 5 months and younger is $185. The cost to adopt a cat starts at $50.00 & goes down when they have been here for a longer stay. An adoption application can be filled out on line or in person. For further information, please call the shelter during business
hours. When coming to pick up your new adopted pet please bring your own collar and leash for dogs. Please bring your own
cat carrier for cats (or you can buy a a cardboard carrier here for $8). All dogs and cats you currently own must be up to date on Rabies and Distemper vaccination to be
approved to adopt. If you would like to fill out an adoption application you can go to our website at www.adamscountyhumanesociety.org fill out the application and submit it to get pre approved if you like.
Before animals are adopted they are spayed or neutered and are also given their rabies, distemper, kennel cough vaccinations and dewormed. We test the cats for FIV/Leukemia to make sure they are negative. The dogs are Heartworm tested. We microchip all the dogs and cats as well.
Please bring your own cat carrier for cats. Thank you.
Come Visit Us!
We are located on the east side of town near the Adams County Airport and High School at 1982 11th Ave Friendship WI 53934.
Adams County Humane Society 1982 11th Avenue
