DCHS's Main Shelter and Thrift Stores will be closed to the public on Monday, March 16 due to the winter storm.
Featured Story
Jan 20th, 2026
Behind the Numbers: Wildlife Center's 2025 Annual Report
DCHS's Wildlife Center admitted 3,158 animals in 2025, with nearly 70% successfully rehabilitated. But how do we determine “success” in wildlife rehabilitation? We break it down.
FULL STORYDec 5th, 2025
You Made #GivingTuesday Amazing
We are so incredibly grateful. Together, we met our highest goal yet!
Dec 5th, 2024
You Made Us Leap for Joy this #GivingTuesday
We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Together, we met our fundraising goal - the highest we've ever set!
Wildlife Event How to Help Shelter Happenings
Dec 3rd, 2024
Healing and Hatching Wisconsin’s Turtles
Your support ensures Wisconsin turtles can heal from extensive injuries and grow up healthy – even the ones who arrive before they hatch!
Event How to Help Shelter Happenings
Dec 3rd, 2024
A Chance to Breathe
Your incredible generosity gave Brownie a chance to breathe – first repairing her lungs, then moving her to a loving home.
Dec 3rd, 2024
Where the Wild Things Mend
YOUR generous support ensures DCHS’s Wildlife Center can provide specialized treatment to Wisconsin wildlife like this broken Green Heron in need of help.
Adoption Event How to Help Shelter Happenings
Nov 30th, 2024
New Beginnings for Loving Companions
YOUR generous support provides special care to special cats like TJ Eckleburg – now Tunnel Bob!