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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Jan 24th, 2023
Behind the Numbers: Wildlife Center's 2022 Annual Report Data
What animals were admitted to DCHS's Wildlife Center for rehabilitation in 2022? How many of what species, and could we find any trends? See details of our recent annual wildlife reports!
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Jun 14th, 2022
Keep Your Pets Safe During Excessive Heat
Dane County Humane Society offers tips for pet families during extreme temperatures

Jun 8th, 2022
Providing Support During a Difficult Decision
Whatever the reason pet owners are contemplating pet surrender, DCHS provides various forms of support and counseling to help.
Jun 8th, 2022
Age is Just a Number! Ways Kids Can Support DCHS
Too young to volunteer? From lemonade stands to selling handmade items, there are many ways children can support Dane County Humane Society (DCHS)!

Jun 8th, 2022
Helping Wild Birds in the Time of HPAI
HPAI: What it is and how DCHS’s Wildlife Center made changes so we could continue helping wild birds in need.

Jun 6th, 2022
Supporting DCHS From Afar
He doesn’t live in Wisconsin anymore, but Michael still gives monthly to Dane County Humane Society (DCHS).

Jun 2nd, 2022
Two Little Winter Birds
Two Wisconsin winter birds, a common redpoll and an American tree sparrow, both uncommon patients, were admitted and treated at Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center in early 2022.