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Apr 26th, 2024
Celebrating Ruth Vetter Day
April 26th marks a special day at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS).
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Oct 1st, 2021
The Return of Chimney Swifts
Working with experts across the country, DCHS's Wildlife Center raised four chimney swifts from orphaned hatchlings to release.
Sep 7th, 2021
For the Love of Bats
It’s the perfect time of year to exclude bats from homes. If you have bats in your attic or other spaces on your property, consider doing this task before cold weather comes.
Jul 30th, 2021
DCHS Monitors Bird Disease Reported in Several States
No Wisconsin cases verified, victims include blue jays, grackles, starlings and robins
Jun 17th, 2021
Double Your Donation for Wildlife!
We’ve received a matching challenge of $15,000 from the Werndli Charitable Trust to support the hard work of our wildlife rehabilitators to renest or heal and release wildlife!
Jun 1st, 2021
Where The Wild Things Are
Entering its 20th year, DCHS Wildlife Center continues its mission to rehabilitate native birds, reptiles and other creatures big and small.
May 28th, 2021
DCHS Policy On Wolf Hunting
The shelter remains opposed to Wisconsin law that allows trapping and hunting of wolves