Sue Ann Werling, president of the Brown County Humane Society.
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Unlike its by-appointment-only“ pandemic hours,” the new shelter is now open from noon to 5 p. m. every day except Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Brown County Humane Society has one of the lowest“ kill rates” in the nation, with about 98 percent of the animals who come into the shelter being adopted. Werling said the small number of animals who do not survive are usually newborns which fail to thrive, or those with major medical problems. The survival rate is possible, Werling said, because of an aggressive spay and neuter program, fostering, working with rescue groups and other shelters, and extraordinary steps to get animals adopted.
“ This place is magical,” she said.“ It’ s an amazing place to be. The board felt like this gets us into the future for the next 30 years, leaving something for future generations to enjoy.
“ It’ s not a sad place. It’ s a happy place. When you walk in the building it makes you smile.”
She said visitors to the area are invited to tour the facility and visit with the animals.
“ We are all proud of our community.” •
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30 Our Brown County July / August 2021