At Oshkosh Area Humane Society, we provide life-saving, compassionate care and safe shelter
to homeless animals in need, and supportive services to community members who need assistance,
keeping pets and people happy and healthy together.
Our mission is to provide compassionate care and comfort to animals in need and to
build a community that promotes humane treatment of all animals.
1925 Shelter Court, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Directions
Public Visiting Hours: Tuesday through Friday 1-6pm and Saturday 11am-3pm
*Due to space and staff constraints, a scheduled appointment is required to meet the dogs.
Did you find a stray? Do you need to redeem your animal?
Please call our Caregiving Department at 920-424-2128 ext. 114 to make an appointment.
*Please note: Starting January 1, 2026, if you find a stray domestic animal in the City of Oshkosh outside of OAHS business hours,
please contact the Oshkosh Police Department non-emergency number at (920) 236-5700.
We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Walk for the Animals will be taking place Saturday, September 12 at Sunnyview Expo Center! After a record-breaking turnout last year, we’re expecting our biggest event yet!
This critical fundraiser supports our medical care fund, ensuring every animal who comes through our doors receives the care they need—from exams and vaccinations to lifesaving treatments.
Each year, more than 3,500 animals rely on us, and we provide essential services like low-cost vaccines, microchipping, and pet food assistance to our community.
As costs continue to rise and more families face difficult decisions about their pets, the need has never been greater. Our goal is to raise $70,000 to continue this lifesaving work.
Our new Memorial & Tribute Wall is now on display at the shelter – and you can purchase your own permanent memorial or tribute plaque to add to the wall, in honor of a special loved one or pet!
Plaques are available in one of 5 formats:
• Purple heart (honoring a person/people)
• Green dog (honoring a beloved pup/pups or person who loved them)
• Orange cat (honoring a beloved kitty/kitties or person who loved them)
• Yellow small animal (honoring a beloved small friend or person who loved them)
• Blue pawprints (honoring multiple pets)
Each new 5”x7” plaque is constructed of a thick, durable PVC material that will last for many years. Memorial plaques are available for a donation of $250 each and orders are placed on a monthly basis.
Submit a report so we can help reunite pets with their guardians
We can help you discuss the best options for you and your pet
For cat and dog vaccinations and microchips
Offering excess pet food to those who need it
No-cost cat nail trims or nail cap application by appointment
Sterilizing feral cats through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return
We rely heavily on the kindness and
generosity of our donors, volunteers
and other supporters to serve the
more than 3,200 animals who come
through our doors each year.
Please help us continue to save the
lives of homeless pets and help people
in need in our community. Together, we
can ensure that pets and people stay
happy and healthy together.
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Volunteers are the heart of our organization - be the difference for the homeless pets in our care!
Support our life-saving work to help homeless pets and people in our community
Can we have a slumber pawty?! We have kittens who need a place to crash for a few weeks…will you help?
OAHS partners with Petco Love Lost to make reuniting lost pets easier using image recognition technology to search a national lost and found database.
Click HERE to search and report your lost pet.
We offer tours and educational presentations to a variety of school and community groups, both on-site and at your location.
To inquire about setting up a tour or presentation, please contact Cheryl@oahs.org. We look forward to seeing you! More details HERE
