Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit.
Sun. Sep 25th, 2022
ALL DAY
Our Main Shelter and Wildlife Center will close today at 3:00 pm.
The Thrift Store will operate under it;s normal hours.
If you find a wild animal in need of assistance, please contact the Wildlife Center at (608) 287-3235 or visit www.giveshelter.org/wildlife.
Learn what to do if you find a wild animal in need of assistance.
Now through Sat. Dec 31st, 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!
Now through Sat. Dec 31st, 2022
David Reck Pet Portraits
Purchase a custom pet portrait from a local artist and a donation will be made to help local animals in need!
Now through Sat. Dec 3rd, 2022
Stampin' Up! Craft Fairs
Shop at Stampin' Up! this holiday season and a portion of sales will be donated back to DCHS!
Sat. Oct 15th, 2022
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bark & Wine: Wildlife Edition!
5132 Voges Road, Madison
Bark & Wine has gone wild to celebrate our Wildlife Center’s 20th Anniversary!
Sat. Oct 22nd, 2022
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Central Bark Howl-oween Party
2530 Advance Rd, Madison, WI 53718
You and your pup are invited to the most fun Howloween party in town!
Sun. Oct 30th, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dog Costume Parade
Wingra Park
Costumed dogs & their owners will meet at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream for a dog treat, then walk through the park to MadCat for a gift bag.
Sat. Nov 12th, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adoption Event at Mounds - Sun Prairie
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse in Sun Prairie
Meet adoptable animals during this Adoption Event at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse in Sun Prairie!