your business is not people oriented. I was very disappointed in the contact experience I had at your place of business. All i want is a dog. I do not like to jump thru hoops. read more

I adopted a pet that I was told was dog selective. I understood that going in, being a prior multiple pit owner this is understood since most pit owners don't socialize them. Cora would make an amazing dog for anyone without kids, not wanting kids and absolutely no pets. None. Issue 1: I was told it was $150 on the phone. At time of adoption I was told $300. My paperwork was clearly sitting in eye view and said $150. After pointing out I was told it was $150 I was charged $150. Issue 2: Our 10 minute dog meet and greet, 10 minutes...(Cora and our dog went well enough, one lunge incident that we thought was playful, damn were we wrong). Issue 3: During the 2 minute sign here, initial all these spots. I didn't even think about this but....if they give and offer 6 weeks free professional classes offered for "reactivity" why haven't they given Cora this class on there own? Issue 4: No where in Cora's profile did it state: -She food guards... -She toy guards... (Paperwork from prior surrender stated this.) -She even crate guards... --- in home our dog couldn't even walk near the crate while she's in it. Snarled, shows teeth, growls, barks, side eyes, snaps at air, lunges. -Shes biten multiple (not 1) young children according to the documents. Photo attached of document. ***Apparently this facility does not test these things. They're not important things for them to test or disclose up front.*** Issue 5: this baby lost weight in the care of CRHS... She's probably hangry. I clearly just thought, She'll put that back on at my home and dismissed it. Issue 6: only discovered today a week after this review originally posted but this CRHS has a facebook post about Cora that says absolutely NO dogs. This bit of information, I most certainly know they most certainly indeed did steal my money and knew it. *1 Star review because* -The above undisclosed information. -They will not refund (contract) and/or would not pick up Cora and consider my money a donation covering Cora's adoption fees. I gave them both options. -Cora's white ear was disgusting. See photo ****"My precaution: Please do not have kids period or any kind of pet in your home. No cats, no dog(s), nothing that you love.***** Period. read more

Coulee Region Humane Society - facebook post stating No Dogs - Animal Shelters Near Me - Onalaska, Wisconsin

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Grew up on a farm with all kinds of animals. I have one dog and one cat very well mannered I've got a tie out in the front a tie out in the back I would be walking every day. I'm a registered nurse and very aware of any first aid that would ever be Needed I have got four grandkids ages 5 to 15 who love animals! read more

I had visited a lot of animal shelters before adopting my cats from the Coulee Region Humane Society. They are one of the cleanest and well staffed animal shelters that I've been to, and I feel like I've seen the whole spectrum. What's particularly great is that I was an out of state adoption and they were really open with working with my adoption. I'm originally from La Crosse, but live in the Chicago area and just stopped by to see if there might be a cat that my sister would be interested in. She's the type that would just want to adopt all of the cats so she needs someone to scout ahead for her. Anyway, I fell in love with two tiger striped cats that were about 1 year old and I was worried that I couldn't take them home with me the next morning when I was scheduled to go home. Luckily they put a rush on my application and I found myself making the five hour trek home with two more passengers. This was about two years ago, and I can't imagine my life without them! Just as a note: My application was probably super easy since my roommate was with me (everyone in the household has to approve the adoption for it to go through) and I lived in a pet friendly apartment complex with a staff that's super easy to reach (need to get approval from landlord), and I didn't have any other pets (compatibility issues, I guess?). read more

Coulee Region Humane Society - Gratzel and Nernst (originally Bob and Tom). Adopted Dec. 2008 - Animal Shelters Near Me - Onalaska, Wisconsin

Employees are always friendly. The place is clean. What is better than adopting an animal that NEEDS a home? Much better than buying one. You can also take training classes here including canine good citizenship. read more

I am so thankful for all the efforts that Coulee Humane Society does to help the many abandoned dogs and cats that cruel and cold hearted people place in harm. The staff at Coulee are a special group who are focused on helping these creatures receive the care and kindness they deserve until they are able to find them new homes. Please stop buying your pets from money hungry breeders !! Choose your next dog or cat from Coulee and you will never be more satisfied! Your new friend is waiting for you....drop by and visit! Do the right thing!!! read more

Melissa was THE Best! We had had a problem with a large feral cat. He became bolder and bolder as time went on. He actually came into our home through our pet door and went upstairs to my teenager's room. There he picked a fight with our dog who is a bull terrier. She chased him back out through the pet door and through our yard and into the alley. The next week he came back and beat up our 12 year old cat who was sunning himself on our back porch ( summing is his daily routine). We called animal control and was pleased to find Mellissa so kind and sympathetic to our plight. We are animal lovers but worried for our pets especially as this feral cat was getting increasingly persistent with establishing his dominance. She came out late that night to place a cage and then again in the morning to pick up the feral cat. Melissa explained that the cat once caught would be vaccinated and examined. He would be fixed and either become a pet or working cat in a barn if he was aggressive. Basically it would be up to the cat. This situation with animal control is ideal. The cats are at risk of rabies and poor health if left to run loose. Melissa helped us to understand that we had made the right decision. Thank you Coulee Region and Mellissa! 5 stars! read more