DCHS: After Dark
DCHS: After Dark will be held once a month from October to May, and each month will offer a different theme and activities. Each event will feature time with our classroom animals, and various animal-related activities or lessons!
Upcoming After Dark Dates & Themes:
- Friday, January 16th - Pawjama Party - Kids slip into your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a cozy movie and craft night that teach us how pets (and wild animals) rest and recharge.
- Friday, February 13th - Ratatouille Night - Participants will be making homemade treats for the animals at DCHS and watching Disney Pixar's Ratatouille while hanging out with our classroom rats, Thelma & Louise!
- Friday, March 6th - Future Veterinarians - Calling all future vets! Grab your curiosity and love for animals and join us for a special adventure that explores what it takes to care for pets. Through hands-on activities, kids will discover how veterinarians help animals stay healthy, happy, and thriving.
- Friday, April 17th - Paws for the Planet - Join us for an eco-inspired evening of activities that explore how caring for the Earth helps animals thrive. Through hands-on fun and animal encounters, we’ll learn simple ways to protect habitats, reduce waste, and make the world a safer place for pets and wildlife alike.
After Dark runs from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Details:
We ask that participants bring their own snack or dinner as these events will be held during dinner time hours. We will set aside time for eating during the event.
While participants will be able to pet our classroom animals and occasional guest speakers, they won't be able to pet our adoptable dogs and cats.
Pricing:
- $25 per participant
Allergy Information: DCHS utilizes peanut butter for animal enrichment throughout the shelter, and therefore is unable to provide a peanut-free facility. We are unable to make accommodations for children with severe peanut allergies.
Please email education@giveshelter.org if you have questions or need assistance.
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Education program donations may be used to provide scholarships, add to presentation materials, provide extra craft supplies, or fill other needs for our education programs. As a private, non-profit organization that is not affiliated with any national or governmental organizations, DCHS relies on support like yours!
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Education Opportunity Statement
At Dane County Humane Society, we know our education programs thrive from having diverse and inclusive participation. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated and embraced at Dane County Humane Society. We will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. DCHS puts people first and we are happy to work with learners to remove barriers and put any reasonable accommodations into practice to the extent that it is safe to do so.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds may be granted up to 24 hours after payment has been submitted, less a $25.00 administration fee, if requested in writing to the Humane Educator at education@giveshelter.org. After 24 hours from payment submission, fees are non-refundable but the event reservation may be transferred to another date in some situations. Dane County Humane Society reserves the right to cancel events due to various circumstances.
Allergy Information
DCHS utilizes peanut butter for animal enrichment throughout the shelter, and therefore is unable to provide a peanut-free facility. We are unable to make accommodations for children with severe peanut allergies. DCHS also uses various forms of hay throughout the shelter, and comes in contact with some of our education animals.
Inclement Weather Policy
If weather-related issues require DCHS to close, updates will be posted on our website, Instagram, and Facebook pages. Please check these platforms during severe winter conditions. A staff member will contact you directly by email about any cancellations and help with next steps.