First, call us right away. If the shelter is closed, leave a message, and a designated staff person will give you a call back. Our medical staff are familiar with common illnesses and can often guide you in customary care and provide medications to help. Because we are a non-profit organization with limited funding, and because we have solid working relationships with select local veterinarians, we ask that you not take your foster to your personal vet without prior approval from us, unless you are willing to personally pay for any treatment as a donation to the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.