Dogs labeled ‘Benchwarmers’ through the Wisconsin Humane Society have been available for adoption for a while, and now, they’re being placed in the ‘starting lineup.’ Through the ‘Benchwarmer Tryout’ ...

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rats and domestic indoor cats, according to the latest data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). In the United States, > 500 cases ...

Overall, during the first two months of 2025, seven wolf/dog/livestock conflicts have been reported in Wisconsin. (Stock photo) A yellow Lab mixed breed dog that lost its life to a wolf or wolves on ...

The Dane County Humane Society and Angel's Wish pet Adoption in Verona took in a combined 40 cats from a rescue operation that brought more than a 100 cats and dogs to Wisconsin on Tuesday. The ...

By Reid J. Epstein Reid J. Epstein has covered Wisconsin politics on and off since 2002. The last time Wisconsin held an election for the state’s Supreme Court, Republicans cried foul over the ...

Michael Work, 53, of Shorewood, Wisconsin, died of a self-inflicted gunshot Monday night after shooting his ex-girlfriend, leaving her in critical condition, police said. Sun-Times file Share A ...

MADISON (WKOW) — More than 100 pets will be flown from southern shelters to Wisconsin, including the Dane County Humane Society, on Tuesday. DCHS has participated in 11 transfers so far in February to ...

Thanks to our animal-loving community, DCHS is able to help these pets find new beginnings in Wisconsin," said Amy Good, Director of Development and Marketing at DCHS. "By working collaboratively ...

Elk were native to Wisconsin but wiped out by unregulated hunting and habitat loss in the 1800s. In 1995 the state embarked on an elk reintroduction with the transfer of 25 animals from Michigan.

There are exotic and wild pet laws in every state. Additionally, you may find local and county or parish laws are more restrictive. If you live in an apartment or an area governed by a homeowners ...

One must also take into account the amount of domestic abuse that likely goes unreported, due to fear of backlash or lack of resources. That is why the University of Wisconsin Law School has begun to ...