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Nov 14, 2024

Singing All the Way Home

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Generous supporters like YOU gave this songbird a second chance!

UPDATE: Last month, we started this giving season with a generous matching challenge from the Don and Marilyn Anderson Foundation. Inspired by our incredible community, they surprised us with additional matching funds. Give by 11:59 pm on December 31st, 2024, to DOUBLE your impact for animals in our shelter and community up to $35,000!

This tiny, bright yellow bird, a Prothonotary Warbler, is a species of special concern here in Wisconsin due to habitat loss. This bird was the first of its species ever admitted to DCHS’s 
Wildlife Center. He hopped into a garage in New Glarus where the homeowners noticed he could not fly — likely after hitting a window. Our Wildlife Center’s licensed rehabilitators found a fracture in his shoulder, so they provided pain management, rest, and care for the next three weeks until he healed and was released!

 

Sarah Karls is the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator

When you give by December 31st, 2024, you can DOUBLE your impact for animals like this Prothonotary Warbler up to $30,000 thanks to a matching gift from the Don and Marilyn Anderson Foundation.

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As a private, non-profit, donor-supported organization, we rely on your support to provide refuge, healing, and new beginnings to thousands of animals in need every year - animals like Jupiter and this Prothonotary Warbler.

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Dec 05, 2024

Cosmic Alignment Leads Pup Home

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Aug 3rd, 2026

Farly's Journey from FIP to Family

Your support gave Farly the chance to beat FIP and find a new home!

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Jul 23rd, 2026

To Fledge or Not to FLedge

Finding a baby bird on the ground doesn't always mean it needs rescuing. Many healthy fledglings spend time on the ground as a normal part of learning to become independent. Learn more below.

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Jul 23rd, 2026

Day in the Life of Our Wildlife Interns

What does a day at DCHS's Wildlife Center look like? Follow our interns as they gain hands-on experience caring for and rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife.

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Jul 23rd, 2026

How You Can Help Migrating Birds

Help birds have a safer migration! Learn simple, bird-friendly actions you can take this fall to protect birds migrating in Wisconsin.

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Jul 23rd, 2026

Intern Q&A: Summer Wildlife Interns Share Their Experiences

Four summer wildlife rehabilitation interns share their experiences, including why they applied, the skills they're gaining, and the animals they've cared for.

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Jul 13th, 2026

DCHS Celebrates Excellence at Annual Meeting

Dane County Humane Society honored staff, volunteers, and community partners during our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 24.

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