About Us
Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue was formed in 2005 by Allison Davies in response to the overwhelming amount of animals being euthanized in area shelters. Shelter From The Storm is an all-breed cat and dog rescue and focuses on alleviating overcrowding in shelters and helping adoptable/treatable animals. Since its inception, Shelter from the Storm helped the Humane Society of the United States during Hurricane Katrina by transporting over 100 animals to safety in Wisconsin, where they were vetted, placed in foster care, and ultimately placed in forever homes. We also worked with the HSUS in dealing with a local hoarding situation at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Thyme and Sage was operating as an animal rescue and as the animal control agency for that area, but was housing in excess of 300 animals.
Our Programs
We have three main programs
Spay Me! Clinic is a high volume, affordable care, spay/neuter and wellness clinic that was founded in July of 2008 in furtherance of Shelter from the Storm’s Mission to alleviate the need for euthanasia of healthy animals. Our first home was the lower level of our shelter. Staff at this point consisted of one Veterinarian, one volunteer CVT, and our director. We were performing spay/neuter procedures one to two days a week. Within no time, the need for our services became more evident; by July of 2009, we were performing high volume spay & neuter 4 days a week, as well as 2
As a rescue, we often take in animals with special medical needs because we have resources available to us that enable us to care for them when other shelters and rescues cannot. We take in animals who would otherwise not have a second chance at life. These animals come to us in need of cherry eye repairs, FHO surgery, ACL repairs, masses or tumors, dental disease & even broken bones. They have been hit by vehicles, severely injured, and in some cases left without necessary veterinary care for extensive periods of time. We address their medical issues as needed and put them up
SFTS is a "Managed Intake" shelter, meaning we choose which animals come into our organization. Dogs and cats who are in need of being rescued from puppy mills, irresponsible breeders, and overcrowded shelters are our #1 priority. If we have the space and resources available, we will reach out to you via phone or email to set up a rehoming appointment. We require a $50 surrender donation via cash or check to help off-set the cost of care and medical services for the animal, but the fee can be waived for low-income individuals.​Due to the limited amount of space and
