Appleton
where are you located?
APPLETON, WISCONSIN
NOW & THE VISION
At WilsonHaus, we’ve intentionally built our rescue to be small, thoughtful, and impact-driven. Our headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin houses a limited number of dogs at a time, allowing us to focus on quality of care, not just quantity.
Every dog that enters our program is known, supported, and given the time and resources they need to truly transition - not just move through a system.
To expand our reach without compromising that level of care, we’ve developed an innovative foster model that includes both traditional full-time fostering and our hybrid foster program. This approach allows more people to get involved, removes common barriers to fostering, and ultimately helps us say “yes” to more dogs who need a chance.
At the same time, we place a strong and growing emphasis on prevention programming - because the most impactful rescue work happens before a dog ever enters the system. Through targeted spay and neuter initiatives and community support in high-need areas, we’re working to reduce the number of dogs entering overcrowded shelters in the first place.
Looking ahead, our long-term vision is to create a larger-scale rescue and foster facility - a space designed for healing, growth, and second chances. We envision foster pods, open land, enrichment and training areas, and specialized care offerings that allow us to support animals at every stage of their journey.
Above all, we are committed to doing rescue intentionally and thoroughly - ensuring that every animal who enters our care is given not just the chance to survive, but the opportunity to truly thrive.
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE VISION?
OUR RESCUE PHILOSOPHIES
preventioN
Prevention is a vital part of rescue. WilsonHaus is committed to being a part of the solution and assisting with spay and neuter initiatives. We believe in assisting rescues doing community spay & neuter events in over populated areas, such as Yaqui Animal Rescue who offers a community spay and neuter program
awareness & education
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela
Educating the public, understanding barriers and spreading awareness only strengthens our collective voice for the voiceless.
collaboration
We can do more when we work together. Teaming up with like minded organizations can deepen our impact, save and change more lives and bring people together working towards a common goal. We believe in community over competition and that ego has no place in rescue
community outreach
Sometimes the PEOPLE of rescue need a helping hand as well. Keeping animals out of the shelter systems and with those that love and care about them lessens heartache and suffering.
“Our mission is to ensure that any animal that enters our stewardship receives all of the tools, love and care necessary to lead a happy and healthy life with the best outcome. We aim to make a positive impact on individual animals as well as assist with interventions that lessen suffering for animals as a whole.”
