HSBC in the News

January 16th in the Eau Claire Leader
"Barron County Comes to Aid of Humane Society"
..."Rather than look at building a larger facility, Armstrong said, the humane society needed a contract with the county to help with costs." Complete Story

January 12th on WQOW Channel 18
"Barron County to Vote On Humane Society Funds"
On Monday night the Barron County Board is expected to vote on whether to provide $47,000 to help fund the animal shelter. Complete Story

January 10th in the Barron News Shield
Animal Control Contract Headed for County Vote"
"The new proposal cuts plans for a county-funded addition to the animal shelter and instead asks for an annual contribution from the county for the cause." Complete Story

January 9th on WQOW Channel 18
"Humane Society Hoping for a Million Dollar Makeover"
An area animal shelter in desperate need of improvements could be just a click away from a million dollar makeover. Complete Story

January 7th on Fox 9 News
"Wis Humane Society Tries to Win Million Dollar Makeover"
If the ailing economy has you hoping to win the lottery, you might relate to a struggling animal shelter in western Wisconsin. Complete Story

November 6th on WQOW Channel 18
"Barron County Addresses Stray Animal Problem"
"Plans for an animal control shelter are scrapped after another solution arises." Complete Story

October 1st in the Chetek Alert
"Unorthodox Event Raises Cash for Shelter"
"With unwanted household items and a gathering of friends, Cameron resident Marilyn Johnson raised $3,300 for the Barron County Humane Society Saturday afternoon." Complete Story

September 19 in The Chronotype
"County's Animal Shelter Plans on Hold"
"Fitzgerald said the county will continue to work with the Humane Society on an animal control program, although the facility will likely be on hold for a year."
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July 21 on WQQW Channel 18
"Barron County Approves Animal Shelter"
On Monday night, the Barron County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to build a $100,000 animal shelter. Read More

July 16th in the Chetek Alert
"Animal Control Program's Fate Rests in Board's Hands"
Sheriff Tom Richie says if the Barron County Board of Supervisors approves a $100,000 county animal shelter during its July 21 meeting, the problem of stray animals roaming the county may finally be solved. Full Story

Monday, July 07 on the Rice Lake Online website
"Thumbs up for Barron County dog shelter"
The Barron County Property Committee unanimously voted this Monday to recommend to the County Board at its Monday, July 21 meeting that the county build an animal control facility next to the Humane Society in Barron. While the county's facility and the Humane Society will be separate agencies, they will work cooperatively to provide a countywide animal control program to further public safety and the humane treatment of animals.

June 8th in the Eau Claire Leader Telegram
""We expect to get a lot of animals, and we already have. We believe it's the right thing to do," shelter Manager Lee Lewis said about the new policy. 'We expect to be busy, very busy.'" Full Story

June 6th in the Chetek Alert
"Barron County Humane Society Board President Dari McDonald says she wants to put the past behind the society and move into the future with a focus on the welfare of all animals in the county." Full Story

June 6th in the Barron News Shield
"Members of the Humane Society of Barron County are expressing enthusiasm for a series of changes affecting their organization, including its partnership with county government on an animal control program." Full Story

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