Check out our new hours. Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit.
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Dec 2nd, 2022
You Made Our Hearts Soar This #GivingTuesday
We are blown away by your gratitude this #GivingTuesday. Together, we raised over $108,000 for pets, barnyard animals, and wildlife in our community!
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Aug 12th, 2022
DCHS to Host Clear The Shelters Adoption Event
Dane County Humane Society is reducing fees on all dogs, cats, and critters for a two-day adoption event as part of Clear The Shelters 2022.
Aug 3rd, 2022
Reuniting Souls to Create New Loving Families
Thanks to supporters like you, DCHS’s Behavior Modification program can help dogs like Hank improve their manners and prepare for success in their new homes.
Aug 2nd, 2022
Coping With the Loss of a Pet
Dane County Humane Society delves into the emotions surrounding losing our pets and how to cope with that loss.
Aug 2nd, 2022
20,000 Hours of Support to DCHS and the Community
DCHS volunteer Karrie Frantz has given more than 20,000 hours of service in our foster program. And she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Jul 27th, 2022
Adopters Welcome: What It Means and Why We Practice It
We practice an adoption approach called Adopters Welcome. This means we help people find the pet that’s the best fit for them, rather than require things like lengthy applications or home visits.
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.