Raising a pet can be difficult. Most days it is as easy as eat, sleep, play, but there is more to think about when it comes to your companion animal. Your pet will depend on you for everything from nourishment and exercise, to medical attention safety. Be sure you are completely prepared for anything that arises by using the helpful resources below.
ECCHA Support Programs
Purina Pets for People Program
 Studies show that owning a pet can help people live healthier, happier lives. As most pet owners will agree, a pet also can be a great cure for loneliness.
To encourage shelter animal adoption, Purina Pet Food began this program which pays the adoption fee for all senior citizens (age 60 or over).
If you are interested in utilizing this program, simply fill out our regular adoption application. When an Adoption Coordinator calls you to set up a time to complete the adoption, make sure to mention that you are over the age of 60.
Please note that if the animal is not spayed or neutered, you are required to pay the spay/neuter deposit. The deposit will be refunded after the procedure is complete.
Trap-Neuter-Return
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in the United States evolved from non-lethal control programs practiced for decades in the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe, and Africa. The purpose of TNR is to reduce feral cat populations by halting reproduction without causing harm. This practice is endorsed by numerous institutions and organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Humane Society of the United States.
Are you feeding feral cats or experiencing a problem with feral cats in your area? If you are a resident of Eau Claire County, find out how you can get help through our Trap-Neuter-Return Program.
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Pet Transitional
Living Program
Pets are an important part of the family in many households. However, if domestic violence is prevalent, the family pet may become a victim also.
An abuser may threaten, batter, or kill the family pet in order to maintain power and control over his/her victim(s). Many victims of domestic violence will not seek shelter for themselves, especially if there is no safe place for their animal companions to go.
The Pet Transitional Living Program was created to provide temporary shelter for all members of the family in danger.
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We All Love Our Pets (WALOP)
 To provide pet food and supplies to senior citizens who are part of the Meals on Wheels program, the We All Love Our Pets program was established by a ECCHA volunteer In 2006. Without the financial means or ability to leave their homes on a regular basis for pet supplies, these individuals consider their pets to be family members – sometimes the only family they have.
WALOP currently serves about 25 human recipients with 21 cats, 9 dogs, 2 birds, and a few fish. A WALOP volunteer contacts each member for a list of necessary supplies. They are then delivered the first Saturday of each month.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Petco Foundation, The Ahimsa Foundation, and individual donations from local community members. If you would like to donate towards this program, send your donations to:
Attn: WALOP Program
Eau Claire County Humane Association
3900 Old Town Hall Rd.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
For more information on the WALOP Program or to find out if you are an eligible recipient, contact our Executive Director at 715-839-4747 ext. 25 or email at
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Spay & Neuter Vouchers
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To help with the cost of spaying or neutering your pet, we now offer vouchers for $35 off the procedure cost. You are allowed one voucher each month which can be picked up at our office during normal business hours. After completing a brief, one-page information sheet, you will receive your voucher which can be used at any veterinarian clinic and does not expire. There are a limited number of vouchers available each month on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call to find out how to obtain a voucher at 715-839-4747 ext. 21.
The person requesting the voucher must be present in person to pick it up. We are unable to mail or fax vouchers. Anyone is eligible to receive the voucher, regardless of income level or residency.
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Voucher Funding
Thanks to generous grants from the Arnold and Lois Domer Foundation and local donors, we are able to provide a limited number of spay/neuter vouchers for pet owners in our community. In order to continue this program, we welcome any and all donations. To donate to this fund, follow the link below and designate your donation to the "Spay/Neuter Fund." You can also donate by calling (715) 839-4747 or send an email.
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Neighboring Animal Shelters
If you do not find the pet you are looking for at our animal shelter, we encourage you to check out listings at other local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Purchasing a pet from a breeder or newspaper advertisement can just add to the pet overpopulation problem in our community. Always consider giving a homeless animal a chance first!
View neighboring animal shelters.
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Amery, WI :: (715) 268-7387
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Chippewa Falls, WI :: (715) 382-4832
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Menomonie, WI :: (715) 232-9790
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Siren, WI :: (715) 866-4096
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Hayward, WI :: (715) 634-5394
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Ladysmith, WI :: (715) 532-2637
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Blair, WI :: (608) 525-2300
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Eleva, WI :: (715) 878-4175
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Neillsville, WI :: (715) 743-4550
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Barron, WI :: (715) 537-9063
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Sparta, WI :: (608) 269-8775
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Durand, WI :: (715) 672-8389
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Hudson, WI :: (715) 749-0179
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Spooner, WI :: (715) 635-4720
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Licensing Your Pet in Eau Claire County
Please note that to obtain a pet license for ANY municipality, you must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination for that pet, including: name of vet clinic that administered the vaccine, date it was administered, date it expires, and rabies tag number.
For other questions regarding pet licensing in Eau Claire County, you can call the Eau Claire County Humane Association at (715) 839-4747.
View where you can license your pet.
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Contact Information
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Spayed/
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Unaltered
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City of Altoona
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$10*
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$20*
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City of Augusta
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City Hall - 145 W. Lincoln St. in Augusta
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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Dogs - $10
Cats - $2
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Dogs - $20
Cats - $4
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Town of Bridge Creek
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Town Treasurer - Tammy Moss,
P.O. Box 464 in Augusta, (715) 286-5710
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$5
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$15
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Town of Brunswick
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$5*
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$15*
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Town of Clear Creek
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Town Treasurer - Carmen Dunham
E8595 Cty. Rd. HH in Strum, (715) 878-4413
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$5
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$15
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Town of Drammen
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$5*
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$15*
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City of Eau Claire
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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Dogs - $17**
Cats - $12**
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Dogs - $35**
Cats - $23**
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Town of Fairchild
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Town Treasurer - April Eisberner
S13099 Cty Rd. HH in Fairchild, (715) 334-3055
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$8
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$18
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Village of Fairchild
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Town Treasurer - Rosie Nelson
121 N. Hill St. in Fairchild, (715) 334-3388
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$5
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$15
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Village of Fall Creek
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$7*
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$17*
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Town of Lincoln
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Town Treasurer - Lori Bechard
E11210 Cty. Rd. I in Fall Creek, (715) 877-1348
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$7*
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$17*
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Town of Ludington
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$6*
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$16*
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Town of Otter Creek
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Town Treasurer - Deanna Klindworth,
S12020 Cty Rd. HH in Augusta, (715) 286-4157
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$5*
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$15*
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Town of Pleasant Valley
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$10*
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$20*
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Town of Seymour
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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Cost Varies
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Cost Varies
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Town of Union
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$10***
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$10***
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Town of Washington
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Eau Claire County Humane Association
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$10****
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$20****
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Town of Wilson
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Town Treasurer - Jean Buege
S1090 Tower Rd. in Boyd, (715) 286-2125
Proof of current rabies or a prepaid rabies certificate required.
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$16*
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* A $5 late fee applies if you purchase the license after 3/31
** A $6 late fee applies if you purchase the license after 3/31
*** A $10 late fee applies if you purchase the license after 2/1
**** A $5 late fee applies if you purchase the license after 1/31. A $10 fee applies if purchased after 3/31.
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If you or someone you know is struggling to feed their pet, there is a program in Eau Claire that may be able help! The Eau Claire County Humane Association, along with other local businesses and individual donors, is teaming up with the St. Francis Food Pantry to provide pet food to animal guardians who need it the most. St. Francis offers these pet essentials once a month.
