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.

Featured Story

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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Adoption

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.

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Outreach & Education

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!

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Adoption Event

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.

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Adoption Pet Care Resources

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.

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Pet Care Resources

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.

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How to Help

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.

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