Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue (SFTS) is an all-breed animal rescue organization that specializes in caring for animals with major medical and behavioral needs. They focus on local surrenders and intakes from their shelter partners across the Midwest. SFTS also operates a low-cost, nonprofit veterinary clinic called Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center, which provides affordable care to the public. The organization's primary goal is to reduce euthanasia rates of healthy and adoptable animals. SFTS is largely foster-based, but some animals are housed at their shelter. Volunteers are highly impressed by the compassion and commitment shown by the management and care staff, as well as the support provided for more traumatized pets. SFTS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that depends on donations to maintain their operations and help more animals. They thoroughly assess, vaccinate, spay/neuter, and microchip all animals before adoption to ensure their well-being. The adoption process is described as smooth and easy, with the option to foster animals beforehand to ensure a good fit. Overall, SFTS is praised as an exemplary animal shelter that prioritizes the care and placement of its animals in loving homes.
The staff seems to really care for the animals. We adopted 2 cats and they made sure our personalities would be a good match. The place was clean and everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. Very happy with the overall experience.
September 2025
Best place to get pet fixed. Everyone was super nice and the dogs we've taken there have had zero problems.
July 2025
What an amazing team! They kept in touch with me and helped facilitate my adoption of a wonderful dog that fits in with our family. Well orgainzed and easy to work with folks who really want what is best for the animals in their care and the families that adopt them.
