Animal Control, Protection & rescue
The Coulee Region Humane Society Animal Control, Protection and Rescue department was established in 1975 as a resource for residents of La Crosse County. The department is available to all villages and municipalities within the county, and will provide residents with the following services.
Stray dog/cat pick up
Attempt capture of dogs/exotic animals running at large
Issue compliance orders for violations of county ordinances
Service box traps for feral cats
DOA dog/cat pick up
Issue citations
Respond to livestock complaints
Emergency coverage is also available 24/7/365 and includes the following services.
Vicious animal complaints/currently at large
Wild animals posing human health risks
Emergency domestic animal cruelty, abuse or neglect complaints
Domestic animals hit by cars
Rabies specimens pick up as needed
Law enforcement assistance with emergency animal-related calls
Stray animal pick up/ordered impounded by law enforcement
Exotic animal pick up when ordered impounded by law enforcement
