The Green Lake Area Animal Shelter provides the valuable service of caring for homeless dogs and cats in the Green Lake area. We are working toward the goal of ending animal suffering and homelessness in our communities. Founded in 1993 under the name Tri-County Animal Shelter and Adoption Ltd., G.L.A.A.S. is a 501c3 non-stock, not-for-profit, tax exempt animal shelter.
Copyright 2004 Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, dba TriCASA. All rights reserved.
About Us
Our Board of Directors
President ~ Erik Arnetveit
Secretary ~ Missy Sorenson
Vice President ~ Candy Renwall
Treasurer ~ Steve Michaelson
Board Members
Jean Bunkleman
Kate Kraynek
Becky Feyen
Elizabeth Page
Cathy Armstrong
Charles Oberweiser
Our Mission
With customer service as a primary focus, the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter seeks to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion.
ADOPTION FEES:
CATS: If spayed/neutered - $25.00
If not spayed/neutered - No Fee - Surgery pre-pay required Some cats are available for a two for one discount.(Includes all vaccinations, feline leukemia/feline aids test, food, and one free month of pet health insurance.)DOGS
If spayed/neutered - *$110.00
If not old enough to be spayed/neutered - *$50.00+required surgery prepay
(Includes all vaccinations, heartworm test, heartworm preventative,microchip, food, and one free month of pet health insurance.)ANIMAL SURRENDER $50.00 suggested donation
ANIMAL REDEMPTION $20.00 plus $10.00 per day
Please remember that we are a non-profit animal shelter. We do not make a profit as a result of any of the fees we ask. We spend an average of $175 on each animal that comes through our doors. We rarely receive a donation with incoming animals, and adoption fees do not come close to covering our costs.
To help support the homeless cats and dogs in our care, please contact the shelter today!
HOURS:
Monday ~ Closed
Tuesday ~ Noon to 6 p.m.
Wednesday ~ Closed
Thursday ~ Noon to 4 p.m.
Friday ~ Noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday ~ Noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday ~ Closed
As we are a small shelter with a limited budget, we have limited hours for public viewing. We will make every attempt to accomodate you by appointment if you are not able to visit us during our business hours!
Please call today!
Our Vision
The vision of the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter is a community in which all pets are considered part of the family, are provided with compassionate care, companionship, training, and are spayed or neutered. We also seek to become the Green Lake area's primary facility for pet adoption, and to be considered a reliable, credible resource to address any animal issue.
Are you a ‘No-Kill’ shelter?
The issue of euthanasia is a volatile one, regardless of which side you take. One thing is certain, no one working for a rescue or in a shelter or humane society enjoys euthanasia, or would choose to do it unless there were no other available options.
Many organizations that refer to themselves as ‘no-kill’ also limit the admission of homeless animals. The Green Lake Area Animal Shelter believes that we have a responsibility to all cats and dogs in need, and that shelters are just as responsible for the animals they turn away as they are for the ones they accept. When one shelter turns animals away in order to be no-kill, they are plain and simply affecting the euthanasia rates at the next shelter down the road.
The Green Lake Area Animal Shelter evaluates each and every cat and dog as an individual, and makes decisions based on what is the kindest course of action for the animals. There are no time limits, no hard and fast behavior guidelines, no breed, age or other specific criteria. Special needs pets are given the extra attention they need while they are here. We do not place dangerous animals with histories of aggression back into the community. We are often limited in the amount of medical care we can provide by our budget constraints. Our goal is to provide the best care possible for as many animals as we can, while searching for permanent, loving homes for all of them.
The fact of the matter is that there are not enough homes for the millions of abandoned or relinquished cats and dogs that enter shelters across this country every year. We all play a part in their story, and we all have a responsibility to do what we can to make a difference.
What can YOU do to end the needless euthanasia of healthy cats and dogs? Make sure that your pet is spayed or neutered so that no accidental litters are created. Choose adoption rather than to purchase a pet from a pet store or breeder or acquire a pet from a free litter in the classified ads. Volunteer at your local humane society or animal shelter. Your time is invaluable to both the animals and the staff there. Encourage others to do the same!
