Read the Latest News from WSHS!

Welcome to WSHS University where we will be bringing you videos on humane education topics made by our volunteers and staff.

7:58

WSHS University - Fostering puppies - Intro

May 13, 2020

Welcome back to WSHS University where our first several lessons are on how to foster brand new kittens and puppies (and their mommas)! This first puppy video introduces you to WSHS volunteer Mindy (day job: dog trainer at Enjoy Your Dog) and her foster dog Oreo who gave birth to 8 puppies a few weeks ago. Thanks for being our instructor today, Mindy! For more information on fostering, check out: https://wshs-dg.org/get-involved/fo...

22

0

0

4:19

WSHS University - How to foster kittens - Intro

May 13, 2020

Welcome to WSHS University! We're going to bring you videos made by our volunteers and staff on how to foster puppies and kittens! This first video introduces you to WSHS staffer Lexi and her foster cat Rapunzel who gave birth to 3 kittens about a week ago. If you have questions for Lexi, comment below and she'll cover them in a future class! Thanks for being our instructor today, Lexi! For more information on fostering, check out: https://wshs-dg.org/get-involved/fo...

21

0

0

2:54

WSHS University - puppy fostering 2 - nursing pups!

May 13, 2020

Welcome back to WSHS University! In this video, Mindy, our puppy foster mom, talks about nursing pups and the common issue of mastitis. Mom Oreo and pups are doing fantastic!

20

0

0

2:28

WSHS University - kitten and momma cat foster care set up

May 13, 2020

Continuing our WSHS University series with a video by Lexi regarding herf foster kitten setup! This post covers having multiple places for momma cat to move her kittens around (which she will want to do) and to start training desirable behaviors such as using scratching posts (that starts early!). Watch it here; we promise there won't be a quiz, just cute kittens:

34

0

0

5:07

WSHS University - early puppy development

May 13, 2020

In this WSHS University video, volunteer Mindy talks about early puppy development. Did you know that exposing puppies to noises and different surfaces helps their confidence throughout their entire life? Watch to find out more (and for seriously cute puppy playtime in which puppy Mackinac Fudge tries to steal the show...)!

15

0

0

2:55

WSHS University - weaning puppies and first "puppy food" meals

May 13, 2020

It's WSHS University class time! Today, Mindy talks about weaning puppies and getting them on solid-ish food. Mindy references "puppy milk" in the video which is specific milk for puppies/kittens, typically goat milk based. The adorable view of puppies in grass can't be missed!

43

0

0

3:48

WSHS University - Giving back your foster

May 13, 2020

One of the things we hear most is "How do you give back your foster animals?" and "Isn't it too hard to give them up?" In this video, four of the eight "ice cream" puppies have been divided into other homes, so Mindy talks about what it's like to "give up" a foster. Hint: the reward outweighs the temporary sadness!

9

0

0

3:47

WSHS University - Emergency Planning for your Pet's Care

Jun 04, 2020

Do you have a plan in place should something happen to you during this Covid pandemic (or even while out running errands)? You should! Watch this video for 3 steps you can take to ensure your pets are taken care of if you aren't available.

6

0

0

10:52

WSHS University/Enjoy Your Dog presents: How to choose the right dog and basics of dog ownership

Aug 25, 2020

How do you choose the right dog for your lifestyle? What do you need and how much should you budget for your dog's care? Watch as Enjoy Your Dog's Pam Yano answers these questions and more!

57

0

0

7:36

Fostering 101

Jun 22, 2021

Do you wonder what it's like to foster a dog through WSHS? Get all of your questions answered! If you have questions that weren't answered in the video, drop them in a comment!

5

0

0

 On October 12th, 2019 , the West Suburban Humane Society will host its inaugural art show fundraiser, The Art of Nature. Artists are asked to explore nature in all forms and create an original work(s) of their own that incorporates elements of the natural world.

Entry Deadline – August 31st 2019

Entry Form

Thank You to Our Sponsor:

Capital Campaign
The Substantial Need for a New Shelter

To ensure that the West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) can continue to provide care and support for homeless dogs and cats, the time has come to build a new animal shelter. The current shelter was retro-fitted from a single-family home and a boarding kennel over forty years ago and it is quite simply ... deteriorating. With a bit of ingenuity and a ton of passion we made this unique setup work for many years, but it can no longer sustain the tremendous growth we have experienced in the last decade nor can it provide space for the proper housing and socialization of the dogs and cats awaiting adoption. 

The current shelter must be replaced. In preparation for this day we knew was coming -- years ago our Board of Directors made a strategic and fiscally responsible decision to acquire the two lots adjacent to the current shelter property. Our plan is to build the new shelter on these adjacent lots. This has two important advantages. First, we can continue operations while the new shelter is being built, and that means minimal impact to the animals. Second, we will remain in the community that we currently serve and where we have built many relationships. The total project cost for a new 8,300 square foot building and furnishings is $4,000,000. The great news is that we are ALMOST THERE! We need your help to make the new shelter a reality in 2020.

Current Amount Raised:  $3,503,759