COME. BE A PART OF US!

VOLUNTEER

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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WORK WITH US

LEAD THE SHELTER

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

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JOIN OUR BOARD

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 WATERTOWN HUMANE SOCIETY

How we help

Watertown Humane Society provides shelter to those greatest in need, the animals of Watertown and the surrounding communities. This includes areas of Waterloo, Ixonia, Lake Mills, and Concord. We give new beginnings to over 800 dogs, cats and fuzzy friends a year.

 

Our shelter helps all animals in need regardless of age, health or background. We believe every pet deserves a home, and we never give up on them. 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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AMY LITSCHER
Director of Animal Care
Amy joined our shelter in November of 2013.
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HEATHER VANDAM
Director of Operations
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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JENNY LISNER
Marketing Manager
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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ALLIE RUSSELL
Behavior Coordiator
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Cassie Richardson 
Vice President - Corey Kurer 
Treasurer - Kathy Polensky 
Secretary - Lori Fort-Hoerig 
Member - Dee Dee Delkamp
Member - Tammy Grauer 
Member - Chelsea Grinwald 
Member - Melissa Prochaska

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