WordHaven is partnering with Sheboygan County Humane Society to share some quality time with humans, adoptable pets, and books!

A representative from the Humane Society will be here with applications if you find a love match with one of the adoptable pets in attendance at this event.

Free Event (Donations for the Humane Society Accepted)

Local Poet, Kelsey Lueptow, will be our reader this month!

Our pup this month is Xena!

Hi there! My name is Xena and I’m 3.5 years old. I am a pretty ,but shy gal who needs a little extra reassurance and lots of extra tender loving care. A nice home where I can learn to trust people and become comfortable in my own fur would be a dream come true. I will be your absolute best friend, I promise.

I know sit and shake, I get along with cats and dogs, and I’ve been fine around kids. I am very gentle if you give me a treat and I am gentle with my soft toys. I like chewing on hard bones too. And there is nothing better than when you scratch my butt. Oh, that feels so good! Here at the shelter I look nervous in my cage, but if you get me out and show me some love, I will show you love right back! If you have a home with extra love to give, please reach out to the staff here at the shelter. I can’t wait to meet you! XOXO, Xena

Kelsey Lueptow has a Masters in creative writing and pedagogy from Northern Michigan University. She’s addicted to caffeine, Marquette’s, and great lakes.

Her work has been published in Glint Literary Journal, Trampoline, Glass Poetry, Rust + Moth, Yes Poetry, Riggwelter, Menacing Hedge, and other generous presses.

She is the Corporate Relations Specialist at John Michael Kohler Arts Center.