Animal Control, Protection & rescue
Effective January 1st, 2023: All City of La Crosse Animal Control Concerns Must Be Directed to The City of La Crosse Police Department at (608)-782-7575.
The Coulee Region Humane Society Animal Control, Protection & Rescue department was established in 1975 as a resource for residents of La Crosse County. CRHS Animal Control provides services to City of Onalaska and all villages and township residents within the county.
County Stray Holding Facility - As the county stray holding facility, we accept all stray pets found within La Crosse County regardless of the municipality the pet was found in. We do not accept strays from out of county.
Services Provided to City of Onalaska and La Crosse County Villages & Townships
Wildlife-Related Services
Animal Control will only pick-up wildlife in the event:
They pose a health/injury risk (fox, racoon, coyote, egret, crane, herons, large raptors, etc)
Are showing signs of rabies and need to be sent in for testing:
7am-7pm – if the animal needing to be tested is deceased (place in a refrigerator overnight)
24/7 – if the animal needing to be tested is still alive
For information on what to do if you find an orphaned animal: Found Baby Wildlife
For information on what animals we’re able to rehabilitate: Wildlife Rehabilitation
Domestic Animal-Related Services
Services vary depending on the time of day. Please use the dropdowns below for more information.
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Littering complaints
Live trap loan/returns
For information on redeeming your pet that was brought CRHS: Redeeming Your Pet
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Abandonment
Welfare Concerns (abuse/cruelty/neglect)
Stray Pet Pick-Up
Check Rabies
Vaccination
Licensing
Pet Limit
Nuisance Barking
Food/Water/Shelter/Shade Concerns (weather dependent)
Specific to Village/Townships
Found Deceased Pet
Livestock Complaints
Injured/Sick Domestic Animal
Stray Pet Pick-Up
Dog Running at Large
If you have one of these concerns outside the times of 7am-7pm and live in a village/township, please call your local police or sheriff’s department for assistance.
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Found Deceased Pet
Livestock Complaints
Injured/Sick Domestic Animal
Stray Pet Pick-Up
Dog Running at Large
Specific to City of Onalaska
Found Deceased Pet
Livestock Complaints
Injured/Sick Domestic Animal
Stray Pet Pick-Up
Any Domestic Running at Large