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Adopt Sagira
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Adopt Sophie
Sponsor Sophie

Our Wish List

In addition to a need for people that can adopt animals or donate funds, we also have many supplies including food, toys, and bedding that are needed regularly.  Please click on any of the links below to jump to a certain part of our wish list and check out what we need right now! 

Gifts can be dropped off at the shelter during business hours.  Any items in bold are considered in high demand and continually needed.  Please note:  We are unable to use expired food, food without labels, or used litterboxes.  If you would like more information on donating items from our wish list, please contact Julie at (608) 838-0413 ext. 128 or jlussier@giveshelter.org.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Doggie Delights

Feline Fancies

Critter Cravings

Wildlife Wants

Shelter Supplies

 

Tidying Tools

 

Paws to Recycle

 

Special Giving

Doggie Delights

  • Canned dog and puppy food
  • Hot dogs
  • Soft, small training treats (no hard biscuits)
  • Squeeze cheese in a can
  • Collars
  • Clip Leashes
  • Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ harness (medium, M/L, large)
  • Gentle Leader® head collar (medium)
  • Fleece beds
  • KONG® toys (large)
  • Non-flavored bone-shaped or rolled rawhides (at least 4")
  • Nylabone® chews (large)
  • Peanut Butter
  • Slip rope leashes
  • Squeaky toys
  • Treats

Feline Fancies

  • Canned, ground cat and kitten food
  • Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping)
  • Dry kitten food
  • Shoe boxes
  • Cat toys, glitter balls, ping pong balls, etc.
  • Cat treats - Please note:  We do not currently need any cat treats!
  • Cushiony cat beds (small)
  • Iams® Kitten® food
  • Litter boxes (small and medium)
  • Purina® Cat Chow® food
  • Science Diet® cat and kitten food

Critter Cravings

  • Timothy Hay
  • LabDiet® Certified High Fiber Rabbit Diet
  • Plastic dish pans
  • Marsh wood fuel pellets
  • 75-watt night heat lamps
  • Bird seed (cockatiel, finch, parrot, parakeet)
  • Dove Food and grit
  • Kaytee® Forti-Diet® (gerbil, hamster, guinea pig)
  • Reptile rock bowls
  • Rodent wooden houses
  • 40-watt bulbs
  • Totally Ferret® food
  • Wild bird feed for outdoor feeders
  • Wood chews

Shelter Supplies

  • Quality white copy paper
  • Bright colored copy paper
  • Napkins
  • Paper Plates
  • $0.42 and $0.27 stamps
  • AA batteries
  • File folders
  • Handheld calculators
  • Hewlett Packard® LaserJet toner cartridges 4000/4050 C4127X
  • Hot water bottles
  • Ink jet 1" x 2 5/8" white or clear labels
  • Ink jet 2" x 3 1/2" ivory business cards
  • Kleenex tissues
  • Medium binder clips
  • Minolta® MT Toner 401a
  • Newspaper - Please note:  We do not currently need newspaper!
  • Oster® or Andis® clipper blades (size 10, 15, 40)
  • Plastic storage bins with lids
  • Plastic utensils

Tidying Tools

  • Heavy duty spray bottles
  • Bleach
  • Dish detergent
  • Large towels
  • Latex house gloves
  • Liquid laundry detergent
  • Scouring pads
  • Soft Scrub®

Wildlife Wants

For the most updated list of what we need for our Four Lakes Wildlife Center, please go to their website at http://www.fourlakeswildlifecenter.org.

Paws to Recycle

Please collect your aluminum cans to raise money for our homeless animals.  Volunteers Brian, Da Ol' Guy, and Sundance have invested over 300 hours in the operation and have raised $10,600 to help the animals.  Every can helps!

Special Giving

  • Computers (Pentium 4 Processor and minimum 512 MB memory)
  • ATV
  • Pick-up truck with a snow blade
  • Eye surgery pack - $300
  • Ceiling mounted surgical light - $2,000
  • Specialty cages for birds and small animals - $2,500
  • Cage tops for all dog kennels - $10,000 to $12,000
  • Summer sponsorship of Camp Pawprint - $25,000
  • Annual support of medications and vaccinations - $25,000 to $35,000
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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 contact jlussier@giveshelter.org or (608) 838-0413 ext. 128.  Donate directly to the Help Me Heal fund.

Businesses That Support Us

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.
Charlie 105-1 FM features adoptable animals every Friday on Furry Friday. They also donate commercials and air time to help promote events.

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