The Main Shelter and Thrift Store are closing at 4:00 pm Friday, March 24, for a special event. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit. Most other services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more.
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Mar 1st, 2023
DCHS Partners with Program to Offer New Rehoming Service
DCHS partners with Home To Home™ to offer a rehoming service for pet guardians looking for permanent and temporary homes for their animals.
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Sep 7th, 2022
Despite Challenges, Animals Near and Far Find New Homes
In response to increasing animal populations, DCHS partnered with NBC15 to host a month-long Clear The Shelters adoption event.
Sep 7th, 2022
Camp Pawprint Makes PAW-some Return
A huge round of a-paws to our presenters for helping make Camp Pawprint’s return educational and fun for all!
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.