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Dog Care & Training

There's nothing more frustrating than a pet that doesn't behave well. From jumping on houseguests to roaming the neighborhood unsupervised, it is important to train your pet properly.
Learn how to properly care and train your new dog.

Cat Care & Training

There's nothing more frustrating than a pet that doesn't behave well. From jumping on houseguests to not using the litter box, it is important to train your pet properly.
Learn how to properly care and train your new cat.

Helpful Resources

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 and safety. Be sure you are completely prepared for anything that arises by using the helpful resources below.
Get all the tips and tricks needed to raise a happy, healthy pet.

Wondering what the latest potty-training tips are? Looking for a new pet to introduce to your loving home? Our eNewsletter provides you with the latest adoptable animals, upcoming shelter events, and helpful tips and tools to creating a lasting relationship with your pet.
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Our Story

Animals truly need the voices of their human advocates. All too often when the interests of man and animal are in conflict, man prevails. Animal welfare is a social matter of which people need to learn to be passionate. The Eau Claire County Humane Association is dedicated to educating the public about the need for humane treatment of all animals and responsible pet ownership.
Learn more about the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Contact Us

At the shelter we are dedicated to providing proper care for animals who don't have a home. We love finding the perfect family match for animals in our care and are experts at pairing people with wonderful pets. Please contact us with any questions about adoptable animals, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or how to donate to the shelter.
Contact the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Site Map: helping you navigate our website.

Want to learn more about our animal shelter? Use the site map below to help you navigate the site. If you can't find what you are looking for, please give us a call at 715-839-4747.

Adoption

How to Adopt

Deciding to bring a pet into your home means a major change in lifestyle. Pet adoption should be a thoroughly considered decision and not a spur of the moment idea; especially considering this pet will be a part of your family up to the next 10 to 20 years. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the "for better and for worse" aspects of adoption before making any decisions.
Learn more about how to adopt an animal from the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Adopt a Dog

It's no secret that having a canine comrade can bring immeasurable amounts of love and joy to your life. Now that you have decided to bring a four-legged friend into your home, what type of dog is right for you? Make sure you consider all the possibilities before selecting a pet that will be with you for a lifetime. And remember, we are always getting new dogs into the shelter so check back often for your perfect match.
Adopt a dog from the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Adopt a Cat

Strong and independent or cuddly and playful, no matter your preference in feline fellowship, we have the cat to fit you. Each cat we take in has a unique personality and special needs so we encourage everyone to stop in to visit with our pets to see which one(s) are ideal for your lifestyle. And remember, we are always receiving new cats into the humane association so be sure to check back often for your next pet.
Adopt a cat from the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Adopt Other Animals

If you are considering adopting a pet other than a dog or cat, think about what role you want a companion to take in your life. Are you looking for someone to cuddle and show affection with or do you want an independent sidekick that keeps its own schedule? No matter what animal you decide to adopt, be certain you are ready to handle all the responsibilities that come with it. And remember, we are always receiving new animals into the humane association so be sure to check back often for your next pet.
Adopt an animal from the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Help

Volunteering & Fostering

You don't need to be an animal expert to help improve the lives of animals in our community. As a non-profit organization, much of what we do is made possible by the help of volunteers. From playing with pets in our shelter and organizing outreach programs, to fostering abused or neglected pets, we are always on the lookout for more volunteers.
Learn how to volunteer or foster with the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Donate

When you choose to donate to the Eau Claire County Humane Association you are not only helping keep our doors open. You are contributing to saving the lives of over 2,000 pets annually. Remember, every donation we receive helps to shelter, feed, and place an animal has cannot speak for themselves — no donation is too small.
Donate to the Eau Claire County Humane Association.

Act

Upcoming Events

Raising community awareness and working to increase donations is a large part of the shelter. From pet talent shows to educational classes, ECCHA always has something exciting to get you and your pet involved in. We are always hosting new events so check back often to learn more about upcoming activities.
View upcoming events at the Eau Claire County Humane Association.