Animal Control Program

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Urban Wildlife

The Coulee Region Humane Society developed our Animal Control program in 1975 in response to area needs. We are proud of the continuing commitment to animal welfare shown by our dedicated, professional staff. The Animal Control program has successfully expanded to the current level of service described below.

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE AREAS  

1.     Provides the following coverage to all areas within La Crosse County .  Coverage to the City of La Crosse and the City of Onalaska has no time limitations. These two areas also have pickup available for sick/injured wildlife. All of the listed services are available 24 hours a day to these two municipalities.

Villages and Townships

Full coverage from 7:00 a.m. to7:00 p.m. , Monday through Sunday.

Includes the following services:

Pick up of stray dogs being held

Pick up of stray cats being held

Attempt capture of dogs running at large

Attempt capture of exotic animals running at large

Issue compliance orders for violations of county ordinances

Service box traps for feral cats

Pick up of D.O.A. dogs and cats

Issue citations

Respond to livestock complaints

Plus Emergency service coverage 24/7/365

Includes the following services:

Respond to vicious animal complaints/currently at large

Respond to wild animals posing a human health risk

Respond to emergent domestic animal cruelty, abuse or neglect complaints

Respond to domestic animals hit by cars

Pick up rabies specimens as needed

Respond to assist law enforcement with emergency animal related calls

Meet law enforcement at the shelter with strays

Pick up domestic animals ordered impounded by law enforcement

Pick up of exotic animals when ordered impounded by law enforcement

All of our Humane Officers are tested and certified through the State of Wisconsin. This allows them to investigate abuse and cruelty complaints and enforce all local and state animal laws.

(Left) Dan has worked for the Humane Society since 1990. He has
left a time or two to pursue other interests, but keeps returning to help us try to make things better for animals.

(Right) Amiie has been with the Humane Society since 1978.
She started as a part-time weekend animal control officer and is
currently our Senior Humane Officer.

(Left) Rich Schrader has worked as a Humane Officer since being certified in the fall of 2000. Rich works primarily night and weekend hours Rich is very dedicated and compassionate He enjoys running with his dog and many other outdoor activities.

(Center) Kelly Dvorak holds a Bachelors of Science in biology degree. She has worked as a vet technician, emergency vet technician and vet consultant throughout the past 12 years. She is a certified Humane Officer, Emergency Room Technician and Euthanasia by Injection Technician. Kelly has been employed by CRHS as a Humane Officer since the winter of 2007.

(Right) "What do I want to be when I grow up?  Someone who helps make life a little better for animals."  So that is exactly what Lynn Zee Dokken-Knox decided to do when she joined the Animal Control Department at the Coulee Region Humane Society as a Humane Officer in 2008. Animals have always been a major passion in her life, and now life for Lynn Zee has more passion. 

 

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Date Last Modified 06/06/2008