Reclaiming Your Pet

If you find out your pet is at WCHS, give us a call at (262) 677-4388 before coming in. Our staff will detail the process of reclaiming your pet, which may include providing documentation and paying fees.

Dogs

  • All dogs, over the age of 5 months, must be current on a rabies vaccination. Proof of the vaccination must be provided by showing a certificate that has an expiration date that is still current.
  • If the dog is not current on a rabies vaccination, proof of a pre-paid rabies vaccination must be provided. This means before coming into WCHS, you call your veterinarian, let them know you need to pre-pay for a rabies vaccination, and then bring the receipt in or have the vet clinic fax, 262-677-0388, or email it to [email protected].
  • Proof of the current year’s dog license. We ask you to bring the hardcopy receipt as there are times where WCHS can not look up a license from a tag number. Dog licenses are only valid from January 1st-December 31st.
  • If the dog does not have a current year’s dog license, WCHS is able to complete the registration for all municipalities within Washington County.
  • Your identification & form of payment, for any fees. WCHS accepts cash, check, or charge.
  • A collar & leash for your dog to travel home safely.

Cats

  • Depending on what municipality the cat resides in, you may need to provide documentation for current rabies and cat license.
  • If your municipality requires the cat have a current rabies vaccination, proof of the vaccination must be provided by showing a certificate that has an expiration date that is still current.
  • If the cat is not current on a rabies vaccination, proof of a pre-paid rabies vaccination must be provided. This means before coming into WCHS, you call your veterinarian, let them know you need to pre-pay for a rabies vaccination, and then bring the receipt in or have the vet clinic fax, 262-677-0388, or email it to [email protected].
  • If your municipality requires the cat have a current year’s cat license, we ask you to bring the hardcopy receipt as there are times where WCHS can not look up a license from a tag number. Cat licenses are only valid from January 1st-December 31st.
  • If the cat does not have a current year’s cat license, WCHS is able to complete the registration for all required municipalities within Washington County.
  • Your identification & form of payment, for any fees. WCHS accepts cash, check, or charge.
  • A cat carrier for your cat to travel home safely in.

Small Animals

  • Your identification & form of payment, for any fees. WCHS accepts cash, check, or charge.
  • An appropriate carrier for your animal to travel home safely in.