NEWS
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on a very special boy—Tripp. Tripp is a 30-pound Terrier mix who came to us with a badly injured rear leg. After a thorough veterinary evaluation and x-rays, the heartbreaking but necessary decision was made to amputate the leg to relieve his pain and give him a chance at a full, happy life.
Tripp underwent surgery on Thursday, July 3rd at Rice Lake Animal Hospital and is now beginning his road to recovery. That’s where you might come in.
We are in urgent need of a foster home for Tripp to heal in a calm, low-stress environment. For the first couple of weeks, he’ll be on kennel rest and will need to go outside only on leash for potty breaks. He needs a quiet space—ideally with no young children and no other dogs (or dogs he can be kept separate from except under direct supervision). Tripp is a little shy at first, but once he warms up, he’s a sweet and happy guy who just wants to feel safe.
He’ll require pills twice a day and careful monitoring of his incision site. We’ll provide everything else you need: food, blankets, a kennel, bowls—you just provide the love and a peaceful space for 2–4 weeks.
We’re also asking our amazing supporters to help us cover the cost of Tripp’s surgery and care. His x-rays cost $240, and the surgery was $1,295—making a sizable dent in our Veterinary Special Needs Fund. This fund helps animals like Tripp get the urgent medical attention they need. If you’re able to donate, every dollar makes a difference.
You can donate online at https://bit.ly/AMHSVetFund, in person, or by mail (please write “Tripp” in the memo if donating by check).
June 24, 2025
Our annual garage sale was an epic win. Despite the heat and humidity, we had a ton of shoppers and supporters swing by. This event wouldn't have been possible without our amazing volunteers and Pam Carson, our fearless garage sale leader. She and a small crew spent a month sorting and pricing donations. That’s true dedication!
THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who came out to shop and another huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made this madness happen and successful.
The cherry on top? The team helped raise a whopping $7,850!
Start saving your garage sale items to donate to next year’s sale.
June 21, 2025
Still no-kill, and still so proud!
We maintained our no-kill achievement in 2024.
That means we’re saving 90% or more of the
pets who enter our shelter, and it’s all thanks to our amazing staff, volunteers, fosters,
supporters, and rescue partners.
We’re celebrating every pet adopted, and every person and rescue partner who made it possible.
THANK YOU Best Friends Animal Society for this recognition. And thank YOU for being part of this lifesaving journey.
June 10, 2025
Meet our pets of the week: Eris and her kitten Dalia. Eris is a beautiful 5-year-old spayed female tortie, and Dalia is her equally charming 13-week-old dilute tortie daughter. These two lovely ladies are as sweet and affectionate as they come—but they’ve had a rough start in life. Coming from a chaotic environment, they can be shy and timid at first. But thanks to a caring foster home, they’ve built a strong bond and have come a long way in learning how to trust.
Eris is the more reserved of the two, keeping a watchful eye over her little one, while Dalia’s playful spirit is starting to shine through. Because of the bond they’ve formed, we’d love to see them adopted together if possible. They’ll need a quiet home with patient, gentle owners who can give them the time and space they need to feel safe and loved.
Our annual garage sale is right around the corner—Saturday, June 21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter! We’re currently accepting donations of gently used items. Donations can be dropped off during our regular business hours or by appointment—just give us a call to set one up. Please note: we are unable to accept clothing (including shoes), books, or electronics. Thank you for understanding!
Kitten season is in full swing, and we are always in need of foster homes—especially for our tiniest, furriest friends. We’re also looking for volunteers to help around the shelter. Volunteers under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Stop by the shelter to fill out an application and learn more.
We’re open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can reach us by phone during those hours at (715) 268-7387 (tel:(715)%20268-7387). For the latest updates on adoptable pets, events, and more, check out our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/arnellhumane. We’re located at 185 Griffin St E in Amery.