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GIVE INSPIRATION

Your time is one of the greatest gifts you can give the animals. As a volunteer, you are the most valuable asset we have! 

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LEAD THE SHELTER

Join our team of passionate and driven shelter leaders. Click below to see our current openings 

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LEAD THE CHANGE

You will be responsible for the governance and fundraising for the shelter. We need community leaders like you! 

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BE A HUMANE HERO

BE AN ALLY

As a humane hero, you become our most important ally in the mission to help the homeless animals in our community. 

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ABOUT THE WATERTOWN HUMANE SOCIETY

How we help

The Watertown Humane Society provides care to those greatest in need including animals of Watertown and the surrounding communities. We contract with the following municipalities: City of Watertown, Town of Watertown, City of Waterloo, Town of Milford, Town of Ixonia, Town of Concord, Village of Clyman (dogs only), and Village of Lowell (dogs only). We give new beginnings to over 800 dogs, cats and small animals a year.

 

Our shelter helps all animals in need regardless of age, health or background. We believe every pet deserves a home and take great pride in the exceptional care that is given to each and every pet while they wait for their new family. Because of this, we save over ninety percent of all animals that come into our shelter.

 

Our Mission is to provide for the lost, homeless, neglected and abused animals of the City of Watertown and surrounding communities and to educate and enlighten the public regarding animal welfare. 

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MEET OUR TEAM

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HEATHER VANDAM
Executive Director
In her role, Heather is responsible for ensuring that sheltering practices are the most effective, safe, and progressive and that every animal that the shelter comes in contact with is provided with most ideal pathway. Heather began her career in animal welfare when she began volunteering at the shelter and quickly took an active role in all aspects of the daily operations.
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AMY LITSCHER
Director of Animal Care
Amy joined our shelter in November of 2013 with a wealth of shelter knowledge. Previously, Amy worked in a shelter in Arkansas and knows the in's and out's of every day shelter life. Amy is highly commited to helping each and every animal that walks through our doors (just ask her dog WHS alum dog, Sarge!)
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JENNY LISNER
Director of Marketing
Jenny brings over 15 years experience in content management. She is responsible for creating and executing the shelter's communications strategy, including external affairs, marketing communications and both digital and social media. Outside of the shelter, you can find Jenny watching her kids at all their sporting events, spending time in Northern Wisconsin, and anything that includes a water sport.
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LISA STEFFL
Community Coordinator
In her role, Lisa manages the shelter volunteers and daily volunteer schedule. Lisa also developed a shelter volunteer management process which has streamlined the volunteer schedule. Lisa has recruited an abundance of new volunteers since joining the shelter, allowing for many daily tasks to be completed on an all-volunteer basis. Outside of the shelter, she volunteers with the Watertown Players Community Theatre where she serves on the Board of Directors.
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AMY GROVES
Veterinary Assistant/Shelter Support Staff
Amy has been part of shelter for many years. She brings a vast knowledge of animal care and has recently transitioned into a vital role as part of our shelter clinic team. Amy is best known here for her witty sense of humor and her contagious laugh!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Kathy Polensky
Vice President - Dee Dee Delkamp
Treasurer - Chelsea Grinwald
Secretary - Tammy Grauer
Member - Robyn Schwantes

 

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