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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Sep 7th, 2023
Supporting Our Community Together
Your incredible support provides that extra help needed to keep families together.
FULL STORYAdoption Event Shelter Happenings

Sep 5th, 2023
Clear The Shelters Helps Pets Find New Homes
DCHS helps more pets find loving homes in August, besting other recent months by a wide margin, thanks to the Clear The Shelters adoption event.
Adoption Event Shelter Happenings

Aug 1st, 2023
DCHS Hosts Clear The Shelters 2023
DCHS holds month-long adoption promotion to help more pets find loving homes during Clear The Shelters 2023.

Dec 2nd, 2022
You Made Our Hearts Soar This #GivingTuesday
We are blown away by your gratitude this #GivingTuesday. Together, we raised over $108,000 for pets, barnyard animals, and wildlife in our community!

Aug 12th, 2022
DCHS to Host Clear The Shelters Adoption Event
Dane County Humane Society is reducing fees on all dogs, cats, and critters for a two-day adoption event as part of Clear The Shelters 2022.

Apr 5th, 2022
Celebrating DCHS Trailblazers
In honor of our 100th anniversary, Dane County Humane Society took a moment to celebrate some of the trailblazers who helped us become the organization we are today.

Jan 31st, 2022
You Honored Betty White and Helped Animals in Need
You came together to celebrate the life of Betty White and honor her legacy by raising nearly $50,000 on the day that would have been her 100th birthday.