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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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Sep 19th, 2019
You can help this majestic bird heal!
$2,325 needed for surgery, medications, food and follow up care so this bald eagle can heal and return to the wild.
Sep 9th, 2019
Frequent Flyer
Most wildlife rehabilitators never get the opportunity to follow-up on a released patient, but this red-tailed hawk was a frequent flyer at DCHS's Wildlife Center and the Fitchburg area.
May 2nd, 2019
Turtles are on the Move!
This is the time of year when turtles are beginning to move for breeding and to seek out good nesting sites to lay their eggs. As they make this journey, many will risk their lives crossing roadways.
Wildlife How to Help Shelter Happenings
Feb 4th, 2019
Thank you for Helping us Soar to the Finish Line!
Thanks to our generous community, we've now raised the funds needed to construct a 100-foot flight pen at Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center.
Wildlife How to Help Shelter Happenings
Jan 29th, 2019
DCHS Supports Ending Wildlife 'Killing Contests' in Wisconsin
Your urgent action is needed! Please ask your WI State Representative and WI State Senator to Co-Sponsor LRB 1453/1.
Dec 3rd, 2018
The Long Journey Home
Thanks to generosity like yours, a beautiful red-tailed hawk took flight and returned home after a long, six-month journey of healing.