Second Chances Fund

Second Chances

Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) is partnering with Thompson Correctional Center (TCC) to provide training and socialization skills to dogs needing a second chance.

First, inmates at TCC must pass vigorous standards before accepted into this program.  Once accepted, the inmates are taught by a DCHS dog behaviorist on how to train and care for the dog assigned to them.  DCHS monitors the progress of the training.  The dog lives with the inmate trainer 24 hours per day.

After 12 weeks of intense dog training (including simple commands like come, sit, and stay as well as the all important house training) the dog returns to DCHS for graduation and adoption into their new forever home!

We couldn't make these second chances without the support of our donors.  Please click here to donate directly to the Second Chances Fund.

 

The Residents

Buddy

Border Collie Mix
Male, Young Adult

Chance

Retriever Mix
Male, 1-year-old

Fritz

German Shepherd
Male, Adult

Howie

Husky Mix
Male, Adult

Pete

Border Collie Mix
Male, Adult

If you are interested in getting on a waiting list for a Second Chances Program graduate, see the requirements here.

 

The Training Center

Training center before build-out

 On site training room before build-out

Crew working on new cement flooring

 On site training room after cement poured

Training room walls being built

 Drywall installation

Completed training center

 

The Living Space

 Space where residents live with their trainers

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Maddie's Fund Projects in Dane County

Learn about DCHS's collaboration with Shelter from the Storm and Dane County Friends of Ferals.  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

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.
DCHS is pleased to participate in Pick 'n Save's WE CARE Program. To take part in this program, apply for an Advantage Saver's card at Pick 'n Save's customer service desk and use our i.d. number (160900). Each time you use your saver's card, Pick 'n Save will make a donation to DCHS equal to 1% of your purchase.

Who's Helping Animals

Abby

Thank you Abby for donating the proceeds from your craft sale to help homeless animals!

Connect with DCHS:

5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 838 - 0413