Lost a pet?
1) Tell Chippewa Humane (first!)
Call: (715)861-5748 and leave a detailed voicemail
Email: info@chippewahumane.org with a clear photo
Include: pet’s name, species/breed, color/markings, sex, age, microchip # (if any), collar/tags, where & when last seen, and your best contact info.
After hours: leave a message—we check voicemails and email regularly.
2) Notify your local authorities
Contact your municipality’s police/animal control to report your missing pet.
If you live near city/town borders, notify neighboring municipalities too.
3) Post online (the wider the net, the better)
Facebook: your profile + local groups, especially
• Lost and Found Pets in Chippewa Falls (group)
Craigslist: Lost & Found section (add city/area)
Lost Dogs of Wisconsin: report lost dogs for a free, statewide alert and flyer.
4) Keep the momentum
Tell nearby shelters, rescues, vets, and microchip company (to flag as lost).
Re-post updates every 24–48 hours and respond quickly to messages.
When your pet is found, update your posts so the community knows.
Stray Animals in Custody at Chippewa Humane
Wisconsin Stray Hold Law: In Wisconsin, the stray hold period for animals, according to Wisconsin Statute 173.21, is four days. On the 5th day, ownership transfers to the animal shelter, and the animal can be made available for adoption.
CHA will post strays in the Facebook group ‘Lost and Found Pets in Chippewa Falls’ for four days. If you do not have access to Facebook please email the shelter.