The Rusk County Animal Shelter is a municipal shelter serving Rusk County Wisconsin. We shelter and provide supportive care for stray, and un-wanted domestic animals until they can be reunited with their owners or adopted by new families. We take in any and all stray dogs and cats from Rusk County. We do not board animals.
Our purpose is to protect and serve the people and animals of Rusk County through intervention, education, communication and by promoting responsible pet ownership through our spay/neuter voucher program. Rusk County Animal Shelter is dedicated to finding all the animals in our care new homes through social media and networking with other animal organizations. We will continue to support animal welfare by ensuring that all the animals in our care are healthy, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and spayed/neutered before they are adopted.
Rusk County Animal Shelter (RCAS), is committed to a “no kill” philosophy we do not euthanize for space. We provide a safe refuge, veterinary care, spay/neuter support and an opportunity for a better life to all stray, unwanted, abused, injured and neglected animals in our community.
Lost or Found Pets are posted on our Facebook page.
Walk In Hours are Monday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
By Appointment Only All Other Times
If you are unable to come in during walk in hours, all other times will be by appointment only, same day appointments will be offered depending on staff availability.
398 Animal Intake 2025
195 Animals Adopted 2025
91% Live Release Rate – No Kill Shelter 2025