CARL W. NELSON ANIMAL SHELTER
W5096 State Rd 82 East Mauston WI
P.O. Box 345 Mauston WI 53948
608-847-4060
"Giving Pets a Second Chance"
Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Sunday: 12-3 p.m.
A 501c3 organizaton
State of Wisconsin License # 411646
W5096 State Rd 82 East Mauston WI
P.O. Box 345 Mauston WI 53948
608-847-4060
"Giving Pets a Second Chance"
Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Sunday: 12-3 p.m.
A 501c3 organizaton
State of Wisconsin License # 411646
Carrying the legacy of Carl W. Nelson, the Carl W. Nelson Animal Shelter is a 501C3 organization in Mauston, Wisconsin. We operate a modern, no-kill animal shelter for Juneau County's homeless animals. We are licensed by the State of Wisconsin DATCP license number 411646. We are a non-profit organization with a mission to help homeless animals through our adoption program, community outreach programs and humane education programs. Visit our "Ways to Help" page to find out how you can help. WE NEED YOU!
- Hand sanitizer is available and should be used before entering each animal area.
- Walk-ins are welcome, but if you want to adopt a cat or dog you must have an approved application (available on our website and at shelter).
- Please do not visit if you are not feeling well. We are happy to help you over the phone, via FB Messenger or email.
- If you have a cat or dog to surrender call 608-847-4060 and leave a message. This is an answering machine so you MUST leave a message. Someone will return your call in 24-48 hours. WE DO NOT ACCEPT DROP OFFS.
- Applications are reviewed in the order received. We do not adopt without a completed application. Same day adoptions for people living out of area must be scheduled in advance.
If you are looking for a lost dog, please contact the Juneau County Sheriff's Department at 608-847-5649.
If you want to report a stray dog contact the Juneau County Sheriff's Department at 608-847-5649.