Animal Shelters & Rescues near Waukesha, WI

At Chewy, we share your passion for pets. You can help us make an even greater impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Wish List or opening up your heart and home by adopting. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

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Center for Animal Rehabilitation & Education, Inc.

720 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53186 (1 mi from Waukesha, WI)

We take in predominantly exotic birds (finches to macaws), some small mammals, and senior and special needs dogs under 30 lbs. The birds and mammals are in the Shelter, but the dogs are all in foster homes until they are adopted. We are in our 24th y... Learn More

6 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County Inc

701 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188 (2 mi from Waukesha, WI)

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) is a non-profit organization established in 1965 that assists over 10,000 animals and welcomes more than 35,000 human visitors each year! As both an open admission AND no-kill shelter, we ac... Learn More

79 Wish List Items

54 People Favorited

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Doberman Rescue Alliance of Wisconsin

Waukesha, WI (4 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is run by dedicated volunteers that give many hours to Doberman Rescue in addition to their own work and family duties, while we do not have a brick and mortar facility, we do have volunteers located throughout t... Learn More

9 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Labrador Education and Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.)

Pewaukee, WI (5 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Labrador Education And Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.), an ALL VOLUNTEER non-profit 501(c)3 organization, serves Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. A network of foster homes and volunteers connect through the Internet and at L.E.A.R.N. events. L.E... Learn More

$250.00 - $425.00 Adoption Fee

3 Wish List Items

6 People Favorited

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Cold Noses Sanctuary

N47w26699 Lynndale Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (7 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Cold Noses Sanctuary is committed to saving hi-risk and special needs animals from euthanasia to allow them to live out their lives in loving care, and to show all beings kindness and love. Learn More

42 Wish List Items

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For Cats Sake

Big Bend, WI (7 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Our organization is committed to keeping cats safe, happy and healthy while they wait to be placed in a forever home. We are a network of foster homes so no cats have to be in a cage. Learn More

25 Wish List Items

10 People Favorited

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Wisconsin Adopt a Golden Retriever

12605 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53005 (7 mi from Waukesha, WI)

We are an all volunteer organization which means not one penny of your donation goes to salaries or lobbies but instead helps us to save more dogs. We do not have a facility, so all of our dogs are placed directly into foster homes while we get to kn... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

10 People Favorited

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Elmbrook Humane Society

20950 Enterprise Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045 (7 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Elmbrook Humane Society’s mission is to provide shelter for homeless animals, promote the human animal bond, and prevent animal cruelty and neglect. Our vision is to be the most personal, compassionate, and preferred resource for your animal needs. Learn More

9 Cats to Adopt

11 Dogs to Adopt

$0.00 - $800.00 Adoption Fee

72 Wish List Items

21 People Favorited

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Lost Dogs of Wisconsin

North Prairie, WI (10 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Our team of volunteers, who are spread out around the state, can offer support, guidance, free flyers and social media listings during this stressful time when your dog is missing. Never Give Up! Dogs can be found weeks, months and even years after t... Learn More

8 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Colt's Rehab Rescue

S83w18430 Saturn Dr, Muskego, WI 53150 (10 mi from Waukesha, WI)

We take in dogs that typically do not have any other chance. Many of them do not have appropriate training, are poorly bred, mistreated, misunderstood or had difficult starts to life. Each one is evaluated, and we believe with proper training, social... Learn More

24 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Canine Cupids

Milwaukee, WI (10 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Canine Cupids’ mission is to protect and improve the lives of homeless, neglected & exceptional needs dogs. After rehabilitating some of the most sick and mistreated dogs, we find permanent loving homes for them. We will help any dog in need, regar... Learn More

32 Wish List Items

14 People Favorited

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Happy Home Foster & Rescue

Milwaukee, WI (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Our organization is committed to providing loving care for dogs in need, with a special focus on elderly dogs that may need permanent or end of life care. Learn More

14 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Yellow Brick Road Rescue & Sanctuary

Hales Corners, WI (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Most of our dogs come from abused, neglected, or difficult situations and are not welcome at most other shelters or rescues. All of them have been at risk of euthanasia and have been saved just in time! They typically have "bad" behaviors such as agg... Learn More

2 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Olyver & Co

Wauwatosa, WI (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Our mission is to provide a safe place to land and rehabilitation to the dogs who need it most - the ones most other rescues wouldn’t touch. Our mission is not “retail rescue” or “flipping dogs.” Our fosters may take longer to find their families, bu... Learn More

7 Dogs to Adopt

$250.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

15 Wish List Items

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Lucky Mutts Rescue

9225 W Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53227 (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

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. ​ We take pride in carefully screening every potentia... Learn More

$250.00 - $400.00 Adoption Fee

19 Wish List Items

9 People Favorited

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Bichon & Little Buddies Rescue Inc

Mukwonago, WI (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is a small non-profit rescue for small dogs, including Bichons, Poodles, Chihuahuas, Schnauzers, and mixes. Located in Mukwonago, WI we serve mainly SE WI and NE IL. We do adopt throughout Wisconsin and to surrounding... Learn More

$200.00 - $650.00 Adoption Fee

47 Wish List Items

13 People Favorited

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Cheshire Cat Sanctuary

W309s11084 County I, Mukwonago, WI 53149 (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Our organization is committed to keeping pets safe, happy and healthy! We take in those that are deemed un-adoptable or that have been abused or neglected to welcome them into the sanctuary which is their forever home! They receive the love and care ... Learn More

19 Wish List Items

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Save The Strays Foundation of Milwaukee

4114 N 104th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222 (11 mi from Waukesha, WI)

We fundraise to help local rescues and foster families with food and supplies needed to care for homeless animals in their care. They often don’t get the grants and donations needed to operate and they end up paying out of pocket themselves. Learn More

8 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Doodles Ranch and Sanctuary

Menomonee Falls, WI (12 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Doodle's Ranch and Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)3 working to save and improve the lives of special needs cats. To us, every cat deserves a chance to live and be happy and healthy so we become their advocate...their voice...their safety. Doodle's... Learn More

61 Wish List Items

9 People Favorited

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Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE

West Allis, WI (13 mi from Waukesha, WI)

Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE's mission is to be a safe haven for all feral, stray, and surrendered cats until their forever home is found. We want to be a resource to the community, for its cats and the people who love them. Learn More

4 Wish List Items

16 People Favorited

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