2011 Calendar Contest Results

Thank you to everyone that participated in Dane County Humane Society's 2011 "Make Your Pet a Pin-up" calendar contest.  We are so impressed by how supportive our community is.  For the results, read more here!

Help Us Build a New Treatment Facility

We are challenging pet lovers to open their hearts and pocketbooks to help support the building of a new facility for treating cats with ringworm.  For every dollar DCHS raises for this project, Maddie’s Fund will match, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.  Read more here.

Motorcycle Ride for Pets Huge Success!

Over 100 riders participated and nearly $6,000 were raised to help the animals at DCHS.  Congrats to Cat for purchasing the winning raffle ticket that won the custom designed bike donated by the Engelhart Center.  Extra special thanks to our wonderful sponsors - The Engelhart Center, Audio Contractors, Quaker Steak & Lube, MSB Racing, The Employer Group and Country Inn & Suites!

Breed Matching Program

Need help finding your new best friend?  Through our breed matching program, DCHS can notify you when the type of animal you are looking for becomes available for adoption.  Read more here.

Barkins' Thrift Store

Shop at our thrift store, Barkins' thoughout the week!  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.

Patricia McConnell speaking on the Power of Pets - September 23

Join us for this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the nation's leading certificed applied animal behaviorists and dog trainers, Dr. Patricia McConnell.  Read more here.

Notice of Hearing: Rule Related to Dog Sellers & Dog Facilities - September 20

Join us at the Madison public hearing on the proposal to create chapter ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to animal health and disease control.  The intent is to protect the welfare of dogs and to protect consumers who purchase or adopt dogs.  Read more here.

Pet Loss Support Group - September 8

Memorial Pet Services, in collaboration with HospiceCare, is pleased to offer a 4-week support group for people who have experienced the death of a pet.  Read more here.

Responsible Dog Ownership Day - September 11

Join the fun at our AKC Responsible Dog Ownership day!  Dogs and their people are invited to the main shelter for activities, presentations, and ways to protect our beloved pets!  Read more here.

Dog Jog - September 19

Come fly (or jog) with Dane County Humane Society at Dog Jog 2010!  Proceeds go to enhance animal adoption.  Read more here.

Maddie's Fund Projects in Dane County

Learn about DCHS's collaboration with Dane County Friends of Ferals and Shelter from the Storm.  By working together we can reach our goal of making Dane County an adoption guarantee community by 2012.  Click here for more information.

Feline Friends Fund

The Feline Friends Fund provides lifesaving donations directly to the homeless cats at Dane County Humane Society.  Contributions 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.

Businesses That Support Us

Fun Play Inflatables is a proud supporter of DCHS.  When you need a bouncy house or any other fun inflatable rental, give Fun Play a call.  They are based in Madison, and will deliver, setup and take down for free anywhere in Dane County!

Who's Helping Animals

Liliana's Piggy Bank Liliana donated the money she had been saving in her piggy bank.  Thank you for helping to raise money for our animals in need!