bad dog frida Featured Shelter

DCHS has been chosen as the featured shelter at bad dog frida, LLC.  Show your support for homeless animals by visiting the store on Atwood Avenue.  Read more here.

Rescue Relief for Animals

 DCHS is happy to report that of the 240 dogs surrendered on June 1, 2009, 39 stayed at DCHS to be evaluated and made available for adoption.  24 have already been adopted or have adoptions scheduled.  We still need help!  Read more here.

Animal Rescue Site "Shelter Challenge"

The Animal Rescue Site is holding a Shelter Challenge right now for all eligible Petfinder.com organizations.  Vote to help DCHS win up to a $20,000 grant!  Voting is free and you can do it once per day.  For more information, click here.

Barkins' Thrift Store - Open Mondays

Introducing Barkins' thrift store at DCHS!  To help families that struggle to provide for their pets, we are offering much-needed items at a low cost.  Whether you looking for a bargain or want to see how you can help, come on down and see what treasure you can find!  Read more here.

Breed Matching Program

Need help finding your new best friend?  DCHS is here to help!  Through our breed matching program, DCHS can notify you when the type of animal you are looking for becomes available for adoption.  If you'd like to learn more or get involved in this exciting new program please click here.

Madison Hair Designers Open House - July 9

Join us for the Madison Hair Designers Open House!  We will be celebrating with refreshments, prizes, and select complimentary services.  20% of all retail and gift certificate sales will be donated to DCHS.  Read more here.

What Color is Your Dog? - July 15

Join your fellow dog lovers for a FREE seminar and book signing by Joel Silverman, author of What Color is Your Dog?  Joel Silverman is an animal trainer that has done a lot of work behind-the-scenes for movies, television shows, and commercials.  Read more here.

Poker for Pets - July 25

Join DCHS for our very first No-Limit Texas hold’em poker tournament at Scatz in Middleton.  This event is open to all skill levels and there will be prizes for the top three finishers.  Stay tuned for more information and an opportunity to register early!    Read more here.

Baby-Ready Pets - July 30

Attend this program to learn how to prepare your pets and yourself for the new changes your baby will make in the household dynamic.  For more information, click here.

Feline Friends Fund

The Feline Friends Fund provides lifesaving donations directly to the homeless cats at Dane County Humane Society. Help support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of cats that come through our doors. Contributions to the Feline Friends Fund support cat adoption programs, spay and neuter surgeries to help reduce chronic overpopulation, as well as outreach and educational efforts to make our community a safer, kinder place for cats. Click here to donate directly to the Feline Friends Fund.

Help Me Heal Fund

Dane County Humane Society's Animal Medical Services (AMS) provides outstanding medical attention and care to ALL of the homeless animals that come through our doors.  We depend on your kindhearted donations to make these miracles happen.  To make a contribution, please donate directly to the Help Me Heal fund.  Click on the photo to read our success stories!

Businesses That Support Us

PJ Publications and Gifts, LLC donates 20% (minus shipping and taxes) of the proceeds for sales generated by DCHS.

Who's Helping Animals

Eliza Thank you, Eliza, for bringing in donations!