Paws for Love 2026

April 04, 2026 9:00 am - April 12, 2026 9:00 pm

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$30000 Goal

$31343

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~From Emptiness to Hope~

Hope

Your donation does more than fill a bowl-it provides a sanctuary and a second chance for Douglas County's most vulnerable paws.

This petite 3-year-old pit bull was found abandoned under a Superior overpass-emaciated, frozen, and barely clinging to life. Though it's impossible to know how long she endured the hunger and cold alone, her will to survive never wavered. Currently receiving emergency care at Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, she faces a delicate road to recovery.

Despite her trauma, her gentle spirit is already shining through. A loving foster home is waiting, but she first requires specialized medical care and intensive nutrition to rebuild her strength. Every dollar is a step forward in her journey-a lifesaving treatment or a moment of comfort she has gone far too long without. Together, we can turn her story of survival into a "furever" future of healing and love.

Your Impact: Your support ensures we can be there for the lost and abandoned animals of Douglas County when they need us most.

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Thank you from the bottom of our paws to the depths of our hearts.

Your incredible generosity is the lifeline this sweet girl has been waiting for, turning her darkest days into a journey of hope and healing. By choosing to give, you are personally funding the emergency medical treatments, vital nourishment, and around-the-clock care she needs to transform from emaciated to empowered. You aren't just a donor; you are her guardian angel, proving to her that she is loved, she is seen, and she is finally safe. We are endlessly grateful for your compassion - it is supporters like you who make it possible for us to save lives, one wagging tail at a time.

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2026 Animal Highlights

To the Hearts Behind 51 Years of Second Chances,

Welcome to our 20th Annual Paws for Love auction! This year is particularly special as we celebrate 51 years of being a sanctuary for the animals of Douglas County and the City of Superior. For over five decades, we have been the bridge between a life of fear and a life of love-but we've never walked that bridge alone.

Your support has turned thousands of 'lost' stories into 'found' families. Every bid you place throughout this event and every dollar you give is more than a donation; it is a life-saving surgery, a warm bed for a senior dog, and the quiet patience a scared kitten needs to finally trust again.

Please take a moment to watch our video and meet the sponsors and donors who make this possible. Bid high, bid often, and let's make our 51st year the most impactful one yet. Thank you for having a heart for our animals!

We invite you to bid high and bid often-not just for the treasures you'll take home, but for the lives you'll help us save. Let's make our 20th Annual Paws For Love Auction as joyful for us as it is life-changing for them. Have fun!

Thank you to everyone whose generous spirit of giving is vital to this event's success for the 20th year!

On behalf of the thousands of paws you've helped us protect,

Rebecca Alm

President, Board of Directors, Humane Society of Douglas County, Inc.

Payment Information:

Upon auction close, you will be alerted via GiveSmart if you are the winning bidder of any item or items. Payment must be made at the end of the event on April 12 at 9:00 PM. You will have 24 hours to cancel your winning bid before your credit card will be automatically charged. Payment can ONLY be accepted with a credit or debit card on the auction site. Please note: as we are a nonprofit, in order to cover the costs associated with the credit/debit card processing fees, a 3.5% fee will be applied to all transactions.

Pick Up Information:

All items will be available for pick up at the Superior U-Haul Storage Facility located at 3015 Tower Avenue in Superior, WI. Our pickup dates are:

-Saturday, April 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm

-Monday, April 20 from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Please be prepared to present a picture ID when picking up your items.

We are unable to ship any items.

Please note the following:

-All items left unpaid after 24 hours of the auction close will be reverted to the next highest bidder, if applicable.

-All unclaimed items after May 22, 2026 will become property of HSDC.

-If you need to have someone other than yourself pick up your items, you must contact HSDC at [email protected] and provide the name of the person who will be picking up on your behalf. Items will not be released to anyone other than the winner if the above step has not been taken.

All auction items and services must be used by the dates specified by the donor. Please read any specifications and restrictions carefully. The winning bidder must contact the donor to arrange for services.

You must be 21 years of age to win the alcohol baskets.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There will be no exchanges or refunds on any items.

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible!

*All animals featured in this video without listed names are Humane Society of Douglas County, Inc. shelter animals.

DISCLAIMER: We appreciate your support of the Humane Society of Douglas County, Inc. (HSDC)! Please understand that all items are sold AS IS. While we strive to provide accurate descriptions, HSDC makes no warranties or guarantees about the items or services offered. We are not responsible for the correctness of descriptions, authenticity, or condition. Thank you for your understanding and generous participation.

Please note the following:

-As we are a nonprofit, in order to cover the costs associated with credit card processing, a 3.5% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions.

-All items must be picked up within 30 business days of the auction ending or they will become property of HSDC. This year's deadline to claim your items will be Saturday, May 22, 2026.

-All items left unpaid after 24 hours of the auction closing will revert to the next highest bidder, if applicable.