The temperature is not the only number going up this summer, especially if you ask the staff and volunteers at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Summer is often times peak intake season for animal shelters including the Wisconsin Humane Society as pets are either surrendered by their owners or arrive unannounced after going missing during a thunderstorm or fireworks display. To make matters worse, busy schedules due to extended vacations often make the summer a slower time for adoptions. Tanya Ditzman from the Wisconsin Humane Society says the bills really pile up during the summer due to costs associated with caring for the animal.

In recognition of this trend, the Wisconsin Humane Society activated a giving campaign this month where every dollar up to $200,000 will be matched by generous donors. For the Door County and Green Bay campuses, the donations will be matched by Virginia Kress and a special group of friends.