Learn more below:
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.
Wildlife Center Internships
Take part in caring for thousands of wild animals every year at DCHS's Wildlife Center as an intern. You'll get lots of hands-on experience while working with a dedicated and knowledgeable team.
Become a Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center offers unpaid internships for college students and recent graduates. The Wildlife Center admits over 4,000 animals annually, representing more than 150 different species. Interns are able to get a lot of hands-on experience working with a wide variety of native Wisconsin wild species.
Application deadlines:
- February 15 for summer season
- July 1 for fall season
- November 15 for spring season
Applications for each term are accepted until positions are filled. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Jackie Sandberg, Wildlife Program Manager, or mail or deliver a hard copy to 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718.
