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Dec 29th, 2025

How to Safely Help Animals Trapped in Glue, Sticky Substances

Glue traps are inhumane and often harm unintended animals. If you find an animal stuck in a glue trap or other sticky substance, it’s important to know how to respond safely—and what to avoid.

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Adoption Volunteer How to Help

May 16th, 2023

Foster Tails 2023: Bean

Bean found a happy new beginning with her loving foster parent.

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Volunteer How to Help

May 15th, 2023

Foster Tails 2023: Harvey

Enjoy a vignette from a loving foster parent who cared for a dog named Harvey during his recovery.

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Volunteer

Jul 14th, 2022

One Father-Daughter Team's Incredible Impact on the DCHS Community

For six-and-a-half years, Ella and Bob McKee volunteered together at DCHS. Ella is now headed off to college, but her impact on DCHS will last.

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Volunteer Shelter Happenings

Jul 1st, 2021

Dogs Experience New, Exciting Adventures

New DCHS program allows volunteers and staff to take animals for overnights and outings.

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Volunteer Shelter Happenings

Jul 1st, 2019

DCHS Honors Excellence

On Wednesday, June 26 Dane County Humane Society honored staff, volunteers and community partners during the Annual Membership Meeting.

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Volunteer How to Help

Apr 3rd, 2019

Fostering Hope

Learn more about our life-saving neonatal foster program.

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