The shelter provides food, housing, and care for over 2,500 stray, unwanted, sick, or injured animals each year. The shelter is staffed by highly dedicated and trained employees .
Volunteers assist in special care needs and education programs.
A board of directors , elected by Portage County Humane Society Members, establishes the policies of the Humane Society and the operation guidelines for the shelter. The Portage County Humane Society is contracted to provide animal control to all municipalities in Portage County. We seek permanent, responsible, and loving homes in our adoption program. A primary service of the PCHS is the receiving of unwanted, homeless, or distressed animals. The PCHS accepts all unwanted animals at no cost to the owner.