Barron, Dunn, & Polk Counties and the surrounding area
Prairie Farm, WI — Last updated August 31, 2024
The Hay River Review has compiled a list of resources for pet owners, including low-cost veterinary clinics, where to get free pet food, adopt barn cats, and more.
As our readership covers a broad geographic area, we've included resources within ~100 miles of Prairie Farm, WI.
If you would like to add an agency or business to this list, please send an email to Editor.HayRiverReview@gmail.com.
The Hay River Review does not recommend one agency or business over another; this list has been compiled solely as a reference. Eligibility requirements, prices, services offered, etc., can change at any time. Please get in touch with the organizations directly for the most current information.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
Purple Cat Vet
Purple Cat offers low-cost spay/neuter for cats at their Baldwin and Eau Claire sites. The clinic sees domesticated and feral/barn cats.
As of 8/01/2024, their appointments for low-cost/spay neuter for dogs are CLOSED.
Residency requirements? No
Income requirements? No
Arnell Memorial Humane Society
The shelter in Amery networks with a vet clinic to offer low-cost spay/neuter for cats and dogs.
Residency requirements? Yes, Polk County only
Income requirements? Yes, see website for more information
Clark County Humane Society "FixaPet"
FixaPet in Neillsville offers low-cost spay/neuter for rabbits, cats, and dogs.
Residency requirements? No
Income requirements? No
Dunn County Humane Society, Menomonie
The shelter networks with vet clinics to offer low-cost spay/neuter for cats and "pit bulls" (American Staffordshire Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier breed dogs or mixes).
Residency requirements? Yes, Dunn County only
Income requirements? Yes, see website for more information
Low-Cost Veterinary Care
Petco, Eau Claire
The store offers lower-cost pet services including vaccinations, microchipping, and flea & tick treatments for cats and dogs, by appointment.
Residency requirements? No
Income requirements? No
Free Pet Food & Supplies
Dunn County Humane Society, Menomonie
The shelter has a free community pet pantry on its property, typically stocked with food, litter, and other supplies. Inventory may vary, as the pantry relies on donations.
Residency requirements? No
Income requirements? No
Lost & Found Pet Resources
There are several Facebook groups where individuals can post information about their lost pets:
Temporary Foster Homes*
*The organizations listed below help provide foster homes for pet owners experiencing temporary hardships that make caring for their pets difficult or even impossible. These are not rehoming agencies; the goal is the reunification of pets and their owners.
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet
Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet is a nationwide organization coordinating temporary foster homes for service members' and veterans' pets.
Active service members on certain deployments and veterans experiencing specific medical issues and/or inpatient care may be eligible. Please see the website for detailed eligibility requirements.
Residency requirements? No
Income requirements? No
Adopt a Barn Cat
The Eau Claire Community Humane Society has barn cats available for adoption. The barn cats are microchipped, vaccinated, and altered. As of 8/31/2024, the adoption fees are $15 for one cat or $25 for two.
Residency requirements? No.
Income requirements? No
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