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.

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Pet Care Resources

Feb 2nd, 2023

Bunny Dates Help Pet Rabbits Get Closer

Rabbits need a number of bunny dates to help them become bonded. We discuss some rules to follow to help make the process a success.

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Pet Care Resources

Feb 2nd, 2023

Something to Chew On: Dental Health for Pets

Oral care is vital to our pets’ overall health, which is why DCHS is fortunate to have a dental suite. Learn why you should be concerned and get tips to help your pet maintain good dental hygiene.

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Pet Care Resources

Jan 3rd, 2023

New Year, New Cat Weight Resolutions

Resolve to help your cat lose or maintain a healthy weight in 2023.

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Pet Care Resources How to Help

Sep 7th, 2022

Keeping Pets With the Families Who Love Them

Animals thrive with the families who love them. Pets for Life supports people in our community, like Fernando and his family, by providing essential supplies and services – all at no cost.

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Adoption Pet Care Resources

Aug 3rd, 2022

Reuniting Souls to Create New Loving Families

Thanks to supporters like you, DCHS’s Behavior Modification program can help dogs like Hank improve their manners and prepare for success in their new homes.

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Pet Care Resources

Aug 2nd, 2022

Coping With the Loss of a Pet

Dane County Humane Society delves into the emotions surrounding losing our pets and how to cope with that loss.

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