Celebrate Adopt a Dog Month with $100 (or less!) adoption fees on our Lonely Hearts Club dogs and 10% off dog merchandise in our Adoption Center!

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Sep 4th, 2024

Thrift Store East's Grand Opening a Big Success!

We are amazed by the amount of support our new Thrift Store East received all weekend at its Grand Opening celebration.

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How to Help Shelter Happenings

Jul 25th, 2024

Tiny Kittens Need YOU!

Baby Root's tiny kitten friends need your help! Each year during "kitten season," DCHS experiences an influx of very young kittens who need specialized care, and YOU can help!

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Shelter Happenings

Jul 24th, 2024

DCHS Celebrates Grant Award from The Grey Muzzle Organization

There’s good news for senior dogs this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) are among the winners.

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Shelter Happenings

Jun 27th, 2024

Have Stethoscope, Will Travel

Helping Fellow Animal Groups Save Lives: DCHS’s new program provides medical care and surgical services to other shelters and rescues in need.

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Shelter Happenings

Jun 27th, 2024

Going the Distance for a Second Chance

Read about four animals whose lives were transformed when they were transferred to DCHS to receive ongoing veterinary care.

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Volunteer Shelter Happenings

Jun 25th, 2024

Annual Meeting and Celebration

DCHS staff and volunteers celebrated milestone achievements and recognized outstanding volunteers, fundraisers, and partners at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

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Shelter Happenings

May 19th, 2024

New Store, Same Mission

We’ve been asked over the past several years “When will we open a second location?” and now, we have some exciting news to share!

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