Dec 5, 2024

You Made Us Leap for Joy this #GivingTuesday

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We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Together, we met our fundraising goal - the highest we've ever set!

Hundreds of you came together to do more to support animals than any one person could do alone. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered their time, engaged with us on social media, spread the word, and enjoyed the heartwarming tails we shared.

Because of you, we met our goal - the highest we've ever set! Thank you for providing compassion, healing, and new beginnings to the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year. We could not do this without you!

We would like to give a special thank you to our $60,000 Matching Gift Challengers for inspiring such generosity with their combined matching gift - the largest we've ever had!

  • Linn Roth & Jean Martinelli
  • Dave & Joyce Van Gompel
  • Bob Bartholomew
  • Linda Fuller, in memory of Steve and Mellow
  • Tom Theisen
  • Janet Walsh & Mike Vanden Brook
  • Clay Rehm and Gina Milani-Rehm
  • Suzanne Roeh
  • Anonymous Friends of DCHS, in honor of their two amazing rescue dogs, the wonderful work of Camp Pawprint, and the unforgettable experiences and memories Camp gave them as kids growing up
  • Sarah Grimes
  • Dr. Diane Elson

Enjoy These Heartwarming Tails Made Possible by You!

Brownie's Story

Your incredible generosity gave Brownie a chance to breathe – first repairing her lungs, then moving her to a loving home.

Provide vital and lifesaving veterinary diagnostics and care to pups like Brownie

Dec 03, 2024

A Chance to Breathe

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Blanding's Turtle Mother and Hatchlings

Your support ensures Wisconsin turtles can heal from extensive injuries and grow up healthy – even the ones who arrive before they hatch!

Support healing and hatching Wisconsin's turtles at DCHS's Wildlife Center!

Dec 03, 2024

Healing and Hatching Wisconsin’s Turtles

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Tunnel Bob's Story

YOUR generous support provides special care to special cats like TJ Eckleburg – now Tunnel Bob!

Support our skilled veterinary team who can perform emergent and routine medical procedures

Nov 30, 2024

New Beginnings for Loving Companions

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Because of You, Bobkittens Times Two!

Supporters like YOU gave these orphaned bobkittens a chance not only to survive but to thrive.

Provide specialized care and treatment to patients at DCHS's Wildlife Center

Nov 25, 2024

A Wild Journey of Hope at DCHS’s Wildlife Center

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The Green Heron's Story

YOUR generous support ensures DCHS’s Wildlife Center can provide specialized treatment to Wisconsin wildlife, like this Green Heron in need of help.

Provide specialized care and treatment to patients at DCHS's Wildlife Center

Dec 03, 2024

Where the Wild Things Mend

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