"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Unknown
Making Donations to Northwoods Humane Society 501c3 Non Profit Organization Established in 1989
NHS is committed to the care of animals in need. As a non profit organization, funding is dependent on donations, memberships, monthly pledges, bequests, memorial gifts and fundraising projects.
1. Membership – renew your membership annually – Membership Form
2. Donate on-line – click the PAY PAL icon at this site.
3. Direct Deposits – if you would like to make a monthly or quarterly donation to NHS, save time and stamps, consider a Direct Deposit. You identify the amount, complete the Direct Deposit form and send it to Peoples Bank of Wisconsin – P. O. Box 391, Hayward, WI 54843 Attention: M. Winter
4. Remember NHS in your will to insure your commitment continues thru the work of NHS
5. Work with an Estate Planner to include NHS in a manner that would be advantageous to you and the animals.
6. Memorial Gifts are a way of remembering a pet, friend or family member. All memorial gifts for people and animals are listed in the NHS newsletter. A card is sent to the family notifying them of your gift (not the amount unless requested). The donor will also receive a thank you card – all gifts are tax deductible.
7. In Honor or Celebration Of gifts make ideal gifts. A NHS card is sent to the individual(s) being honored and the donor will also receive a thank you card – all gifts are tax deductible.
8. Buy a ‘memorial’ or ‘in honor of’ tile to create a lasting statement about an animal or animal lover. $100 for a wall tile $500 for a kennel sponsorship tile $10,000 or more for a shelter plaque. Donor identifies wording for plaques
9. Establish a fund or donate directly to an existing fund that embraces a service that you believe in (ex. Spay and Neuter, medical assistance funds, community outreach, helping pets of abused women)
10. Donate to the Building Fund – plans for the future are to build a dog and puppy isolation area and an education and indoor exercise are for the animals.
11. “No Shopping Holiday Gift Giving” – if you want an ideal gift for a pet lover, give and gift in their honor during the holidays and a holiday card sharing your gift will be sent as well as a card to you – all gifts are tax deductible.
Other: NHS Thrift Shop – located on Main Street in Hayward – donate jewelry, household items, used books, collectibles, small pieces of furniture
Buy NHS Branded items – Shelter Blend Coffee (beans, ground, decaf and regular), animals toys, bag clips, golf balls and tees, cat scoops
Buy Adopt Apple or Shelter Strawberry from Hookstone Winery- Hayward. NHS gets a % of each sale.
NHS Food Shelves at Marketplace, Northern Lakes CO-OP and Wal*Mart
We always need dried dog, puppy and cat food, paper towels, bleach, can cat food and can dog food. Hayward Feed and Seed and the CO- OP Feed Mill also support NHS
Fundraising Solutions – Click on the icon on our opening page of this website. Over 1,500 stores give a percentage of the sales (2% to 5%) to NHS (ex. Barnes & Noble, Best Buy – all kinds)
Donate a car, boat, ATV or trailer for NHS to sell and you get the tax advantage. Contact Greg Toogood – 715-634-3855 or NHS at 715-634- 5394.
Coin Houses – Many area business have NHS houses for donations Aluminum Cans - may be dropped off behind the CO-OP Feed Mill, Moochers on Hwy 27 So or at the NHS Shelter
Melaleuca Products purchased thru Diane Ruff will donate a percentage of the sale to NHS – click on icon on opening website page.