The Main Shelter and Thrift Store are closing at 4:00 pm Friday, March 24, for a special event. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit. Most other services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more.
Feb 13, 2020
PAW Act passes!
We're excited to share AB 152/SB 139 (Protecting Animals of Wisconsin- PAW Act) has passed the Assembly! The final step is to have the Governor sign the bill into law to make bestiality a felony in Wisconsin. Thank you to all animal advocates who worked on successful passage of this bill.
To see the full list of bipartisan supporters and bill language, go to https://tinyurl.com/v6cljd8 and https://tinyurl.com/yxyxq2tj.
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Mar 1st, 2023
DCHS partners with Home To Home™ to offer a rehoming service for pet guardians looking for permanent and temporary homes for their animals.
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Mar 1st, 2023
As animal adoptions slow down across the country, DCHS steps up to help.
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Feb 2nd, 2023
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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Feb 2nd, 2023
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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Jan 24th, 2023
What animals were admitted to DCHS's Wildlife Center for rehabilitation in 2022? How many of what species, and could we find any trends? See details of our recent annual wildlife reports!
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Jan 24th, 2023
A record number of bald eagles came in to DCHS's Wildlife Center in 2022. How many eagles were admitted and for what reasons? The answers and numbers below may surprise you.
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