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Dec 29th, 2025

How to Safely Help Animals Trapped in Glue, Sticky Substances

Glue traps are inhumane and often harm unintended animals. If you find an animal stuck in a glue trap or other sticky substance, it’s important to know how to respond safely—and what to avoid.

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Volunteer How to Help

Jul 15th, 2025

DCHS Thrift Store Expands

DCHS Thrift Store's East Side location is open!

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Volunteer Shelter Happenings

Jun 25th, 2024

Annual Meeting and Celebration

DCHS staff and volunteers celebrated milestone achievements and recognized outstanding volunteers, fundraisers, and partners at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

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Volunteer Shelter Happenings

Jul 5th, 2023

DCHS Honors Staff, Volunteers, and Community Partners

Dane County Humane Society honored staff, volunteers, and a few community partners during our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 28. Join us in congratulating the awardees below.

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Volunteer How to Help

May 18th, 2023

Foster Tails 2023: Kim Leja

Learn about the joys of fostering kittens from volunteer foster Kim Leja.

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Volunteer How to Help

May 17th, 2023

Foster Tails 2023: Knight Rider

Read about Knight Rider's stay with a volunteer foster parent to determine whether the bird would do well in a home.

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Volunteer How to Help

May 16th, 2023

Foster Tails 2023: Jill

Learn about a volunteer foster's work with high-energy tripawd Jill.

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