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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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Adoption How to Help

Oct 7th, 2021

Hope Takes Flight

Hundreds of dogs and cats, including Baby Girl, got a fresh start thanks to a massive cross-country animal transfer effort. You can help change the stories of more animals like her.

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Oct 5th, 2021

A Diary of Operation Big Lift: El Paso

Amy Good flew to Madison with the hundreds of dogs and cats who got a fresh start thanks to a massive cross-country animal transfer. You can help change the stories of more animals like them.

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Wildlife

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.

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Shelter Happenings

Sep 30th, 2021

Celebrating 2020 Staff Milestones Service Awards

Join us in celebrating the recipients of the 2020 Staff Milestone Service Awards!

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How to Help

Sep 24th, 2021

In Memory of Sandy Meyr

Life-long lover of animals Sandy Meyr chose to ensure DCHS's future with a generous legacy gift.

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Adoption Event Shelter Happenings

Sep 8th, 2021

Clear The Shelters Adoption Event a Spectacular Success

The Clear The Shelters adoption event sponsored by NBC15 and hosted by DCHS sent home more animals in two days than during the previous week.

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