Our Main Shelter (including the Adoption Center and Front Office) will be closed Saturday, 9/30, for Bark & Wine! The Wildlife Center and Thrift Store will be open their regular hours.

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Join the Board of Directors

DCHS's Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the shelter. The Board is comprised of community members committed to the mission of Helping People Help Animals. Board members volunteer their time.

Board members are chosen either by appointment from the Board or by election from DCHS members at the annual meeting.

Please review the following documents carefully before deciding to pursue a Board of Director seat. If after considering this information you decide to continue, please contact Pam McCloud Smith, DCHS Executive Director, at (608) 838-0413 ext. 111.

Board Job Description

Board Candidate Process

Board Candidate Profile

Board Candidate Skill Assessment

Board Candidate Agreement