Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only. If you found a lost animal, need to surrender a pet, found wildlife in need of help, or require another service, please call before coming to the shelter. Adoption visits are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fri. Dec 25th, 2020
ALL DAY
The DCHS Main Shelter and Thrift Store will be closed all day today.
DCHS's Wildlife Center will be open for reduced morning hours today. If you find a wild animal in need of assistance, please contact the Wildlife Center at (608) 287-3235.
Learn what to do if you find a wild animal in need of assistance.
Now through Mon. Aug 1st, 2022
Karben4 Brewing Hard Strawberry Soda
3698 Kinsman Blvd. Madison, WI 53704
Purchase this specialty hard soda and a portion of proceeds will be donated back to DCHS!
Now through Thu. Sep 1st, 2022
One Barrel Brewing Company Hard Seltzers
2001 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Princess and Penny is a brand new hard seltzer line from One Barrel Brewing Company the benefits DCHS!
Mon. Jul 4th, 2022
ALL DAY
Closed for the 4th of July Holiday
DCHS's Main Shelter and Thrift Store are closed for the holiday.
Wed. Jul 6th, 2022
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hop Haus Brewing Co. Kickback Night for DCHS
2975 Sub-Zero Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53719
Eat, drink, and help animals in need at Hop Haus Brewing Co. in Fitchburg!
Fri. Jul 8th, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Adoption Event at Mounds - Fitchburg
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse in Fitchburg
Meet adoptable animals during this Adoption Event at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse in Fitchburg!
Wed. Jul 13th, 2022
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Raising Cane's Donation Night
579 State St, Madison, WI 53703
Head out to Raising Cane's on State Street, on Wednesday July 13th for their donation night benefitting DCHS!
Sat. Jul 16th, 2022
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
ProClip USA Car Show 2022
2121 East Springs Drive, Madison, WI 53704
Join us for a fun, family (and pet) friendly day and check out all of the awesome cars people have in the area.