About Journey Home Animal Control
Meet the Founder
Hi Everyone!
My name is Rachael and I’m 27-years-old. I originally grew up in Mukwonago and moved to Whitewater in 2019. I started off with rescuing every now and then, but quickly realized that there was a huge need for someone to be an active, recognizable face in the community offering animal control services. Thus, I started Journey Home Animal Control. Right now, I offer my help in my free-time but I've been trying to make this a full-time job.
I differ from a rescue in the sense that my attention isn't on adopting out or rehoming pets. Instead, my main focus is reuniting lost pets with their owner, providing education to individuals in the community, and offering Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support. I'm also not an impound facility, meaning I don't hold animals until they're adopted out, etc. Instead, I partner up with (I don't work for/don't get paid by) the local shelter to help get animals where they need to go. I like to think of it as being a stepping stone - I get animals where they need to go, whether that's back home or into a shelter to find their forever home.
In addition, I love being able to use my veterinary background. I get to apply my knowledge, skills, and education in a different way than what a veterinary clinic setting allows. I stay up-to-date on the latest research and take continuing education (CE) classes to maintain my veterinary technician license. I really look forward to extending my community outreach to areas surrounding Whitewater and I can’t wait to work with you!
Favorite Thing About My Job: I absolutely love working with caretakers and being an animal advocate. No two stories are alike and seeing how intertwined the human-animal relationship just confirms how important of a job this is
Favorite Animal To Work With: While I grew up with English Mastiff's, I have to admit cats are more my specialty. I was "purrsuaded" to join the feline side of "Cats VS Dogs" after I rescued my first cat in 2010.
Biggest Accomplishment: So far, the project I'm most proud of is helping trap over 100 cats at a property in the summer of 2023. Multiple rescues came together to help take in 11 litters of kittens and offer foster care for the friendly cats. There was a leg amputation (cat had been shot), two full mouth extractions (senior cats, horrible dental disease), and multiple other health issues that were addressed.
"I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and by promoting public health. I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession's Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment of lifelong learning."