5 Reputable Dog Rescues in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Milwaukee County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Wisconsin here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Basset Buddies Rescue

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Milwaukee

    The Mission Statement of Basset Buddies Rescue: “To rescue, foster, and place adoptable basset hounds in loving, permanent homes. To educate the community about responsible pet ownership including health maintenance, spay/neuter, and disease prevention. Basset Buddies Rescue has been instrumental in the rescue and re-homing of more than 2,300 Basset Hounds throughout Wisconsin since 2001. Our current service area covers Wisconsin. BBR is a 501(c )(3) not-for-profit organization and all donations are used expressly for the welfare of the dogs and most are tax deductible (please contact your tax adviser for more information). Wisconsin law requires rescues to have a license. BBR’s license number is 270086-ds.”

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Up to 6 mos: $300 7 mos-7 yrs: $250 8-10 yrs: $150 11+ yrs: $100 Bonded pair 7 or younger: $350 Bonded pair 8-10 yrs: $250 Bonded pair 11+ yrs: $150 Bonded pair 1 7 yrs or under & 1 8+ yrs: $300

    • ✔Address: PO Box 13562 Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Telephone: (262) 347-8823 (Call them)

    • ✔Email: rescuebassethounds@gmail.com

  2. Playing Again Sams of WI

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Milwaukee

    The Mission Statement of Playing Again Sams of WI: “While Playing Again Sams of WI continues doing rescue actively, we are lucky to have a breed that generally no longer sees many dogs coming into rescue. If you see no dogs posted, it`s because we do not have any dogs available. Should you have any questions you can contact us at tirrenia@execpc.com or our website, samoyed-rescue.com or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/search/top/q=playing%20again%20sams%20of%20wi&epa=SEARCH_BOX”

  3. Milwaukee Pets Alive

    4. The Mission Statement of Milwaukee Pets Alive: “Milwaukee Pets Alive (MPA) is an all-volunteer, No Kill, 501c3 special needs and considerations rescue that focuses on saving those local animals that have been passed over by, would not be accepted into, or would be killed by other rescues and shelters because of their needs and considerations and would have no other option for life except for through our organization. These animals may be shy, scared, under-socialized, injured, aged, differently-abled, have medical needs, or need extra resources – all deserve the chance to be loved and cherished. And all deserve time, understanding, patience, and good, comprehensive veterinary care to help them get happy, healthy, and reach their highest potential. Their lives are important.

    Our mission, through our work aforementioned and through comprehensive programs and resources to educate and help community members help the animals in their own lives (thereby preventing more animals from entering the shelter system), is to end the killing of homeless companion animals in southeast WI. The population we rescue comprises those that continue to die in the greatest numbers in our community.

    Our vision is for southeast WI to be one of the safest communities in the United States for companion animals.

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    Milwaukee Pets Alive is a no-kill shelter.

  4. Ruff Luck Dog Rescue

  5. Lucky Mutts Rescue

    6. The Mission Statement of Lucky Mutts Rescue: “Check us out on our Facebook page to stay up to date with all of current and up-coming adoption events! 

    https://www.facebook.com/LuckyMutts/

    We operate on a foster and volunteer based, not-for-profit model, and focus of dogs facing euthanasia due to placement in high kill shelters, overpopulation, abuse & neglect, or owner surrender.

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    We take pride in carefully screening every potential foster and adoptive home through a comprehensive approval process. We educate every potential adopter on the dogs` needs, requirements and expectations involved with adding a new dog to their home. LMR provides a community of support for all of our adopters.

    All dogs we rescue receive full medical care, including spay or neuter, microchip, and vaccinations, treatments, or medications they may need, thanks to our team and network of veterinarians.

    While awaiting adoption, our dogs are able to decompress, build confidence, and socialize in one of our many nurturing, well supported foster homes.”

    Lucky Mutts Rescue is a no-kill shelter.