At Oshkosh Area Humane Society, we provide life-saving, compassionate care and safe shelter to homeless animals in need, and supportive services to community members who need assistance, keeping pets and people happy and healthy together.
1925 Shelter Court, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Directions
Public Visiting Hours: Tuesday through Friday 1-6pm and Saturday 11am-3pm
Please note: we will be closed Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan.1 for the holidays
*Due to space and staff constraints, a scheduled appointment is required to meet the dogs.
Did you find a stray? Do you need to redeem your animal?
Please call our Caregiving Department at 920-424-2128 ext. 114 to make an appointment.
We need your help now more than ever. With your support, we can turn dreams of forever homes into reality this holiday season. Make a secure online donation HERE
Choose an ornament from our giving tree in the shelter lobby, purchase the item listed on the back, and put your gift under the tree (or have it shipped to us to do so).
You can shop from our Amazon 2025 Holiday Wish List to donate our most-needed items and they will be shipped directly to the shelter. Or, view our PDF Wish List HERE
Help outdoor cats stay warm this winter by providing shelter!
Two popular outdoor cat shelter styles:
• Styrofoam coolers
• Plastic storage bins
A good shelter needs:
• Strong insulation – to trap body heat – use STRAW, not hay or blankets
• Minimal air space – small interiors mean less heat is needed to keep occupants warm (2 smaller shelters is better than 1 large one)
• A small door (6” or “width of whiskers” is large enough) that is located several inches above the ground
Other tips:
• Hide the shelter in a discreet area
• Do not place shelter directly on cold ground – use 2x4s or other materials to raise it and place straw underneath
• Put a weight on top do it does not move/blow away
For step-by-step guides and more tips, visit
• Alley Cat Allies
• Alley Cat Advocates
Our new Memorial & Tribute Wall is now on display at the shelter – and you can purchase your own permanent memorial or tribute plaque to add to the wall, in honor of a special loved one or pet!
Plaques are available in one of 5 formats:
• Purple heart (honoring a person/people)
• Green dog (honoring a beloved pup/pups or person who loved them)
• Orange cat (honoring a beloved kitty/kitties or person who loved them)
• Yellow small animal (honoring a beloved small friend or person who loved them)
• Blue pawprints (honoring multiple pets)
Each new 5”x7” plaque is constructed of a thick, durable PVC material that will last for many years. Memorial plaques are available for a donation of $250 each and orders are placed on a monthly basis.
Submit a report so we can help reunite pets with their guardians
We can help you discuss the best options for you and your pet
For cat and dog vaccinations and microchips
Offering excess pet food to those who need it
No-cost cat nail trims or nail cap application by appointment
Sterilizing feral cats through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return
We rely heavily on the kindness and
generosity of our donors, volunteers
and other supporters to serve the
more than 3,200 animals who come
through our doors each year.
Please help us continue to save the
lives of homeless pets and help people
in need in our community. Together, we
can ensure that pets and people stay
happy and healthy together.
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Volunteers are the heart of our organization - be the difference for the homeless pets in our care!
Support our life-saving work to help homeless pets and people in our community
Can we have a slumber pawty?! We have kittens who need a place to crash for a few weeks…will you help?
OAHS partners with Petco Love Lost to make reuniting lost pets easier using image recognition technology to search a national lost and found database.
Click HERE to search and report your lost pet.
We offer tours and educational presentations to a variety of school and community groups, both on-site and at your location.
To inquire about setting up a tour or presentation, please contact Cheryl@oahs.org. We look forward to seeing you! More details HERE
