Driftless Humane Society, located in Viroqua, maintained no-kill in 2023, according to Best Friends Animal Society’s annual data report. Shelters receiving the no-kill recognition award saved more than 90% of the dogs and cats in their care in calendar year 2023.
A 90% save rate is the nationally recognized benchmark to be considered “no-kill,” factoring that approximately 10 percent of pets who enter shelters have medical or behavioral circumstances that warrant humane euthanasia rather than killing for lack of space.
Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters in 2025, recognizes this incredible achievement as one that can be replicated by other shelters in Wisconsin.
“This award represents extraordinary leadership, both within your organization and the broader animal welfare movement,” said Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, “I want to acknowledge and thank the organizations around the country who work tirelessly to save lives, helping move us closer to ending the killing of cats and dogs in shelters in 2025.”
“We are thrilled to be honored with this recognition and even more excited that Driftless Humane Society had a 97% save rate in 2023. Our hope is that we can save the lives of even more homeless dogs and cats in 2024,” shared Emily Rozeske, executive director of Driftless Humane Society.
Highlights of programming and steps taken to achieve Driftless Humane Society’s no-kill status include elevating community engagement in animal welfare, promoting adoptable animals at events and through social media, and building a network of compassionate fosters. To learn more about Driftless Humane Society, visit www.driftlesshumanesociety.com.
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