Board of Directors

Dane County Humane Society's Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the shelter. The Board is comprised of community members committed to the mission of Helping People Help Animals. Board members volunteer their time.

Board members are chosen either by appointment from the Board or by election from DCHS members at the annual meeting.

The Board of Directors meets from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the DCHS training room. Occasionally, meeting are held off-site. Meetings are open to DCHS members.

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Current Members

Cathy Holmes (President)
Jan Viney (Vice President)
Ellyn Mohs (Secretary)
Bridget Bush (Treasurer)
John Bloodgood
Mary Boisen
Polly Duchow
Gary Godding
Joseph S. Goode
Ellen Markey
Cris Marsh
Joyce Rose
Andrew Welyczko

Meeting Schedule

August 20^th, 2008 (agenda)
September 17^th, 2008
October 15^th, 2008
November 19^th, 2008
December 17^th, 2008

Past Meetings

July 16^th, 2008 (agenda)
June 18^th, 2008 (agenda)
May 21^st, 2008 (agenda, minutes)
April 16^th, 2008 (agenda, minutes)
March 19^th, 2008 (agenda)
February 20^th, 2008 (agenda)
January 16^th, 2008 (agenda, minutes)
December 19^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
November 21^st, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
October 17^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
September 19^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
August 15^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
July 18^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
June 20^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
June 6^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
May 16^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
May 11^th, 2007
April 18^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
March 21^st, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
February 21^st, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
January 17^th, 2007 (agenda, minutes)
December 20^th, 2006 (agenda)
November 15^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
October 18^th, 2006
September 20^th, 2006 (minutes)
August 16^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
July 19^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
June 21^st, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
June 7^th, 2006 (agenda)
May 17^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
April 19^th, 2006 (minutes)
March 15^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
February 15^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
January 18^th, 2006 (agenda, minutes)
January 17^th, 2006
December 21^st, 2005 (agenda, minutes)
November 16^th, 2005 (agenda, minutes)
October 19^th, 2005 (agenda, minutes)
September 21^st, 2005 (agenda, minutes)
August 17^th, 2005
July 20^th, 2005 (minutes)
June 15^th, 2005
June 8^th, 2005
May 18^th, 2005
April 20^th, 2005
March 23^rd, 2005

Feline Friends Fund

The Feline Friends Fund provides lifesaving donations directly to the homeless cats at Dane County Humane Society. Help support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of cats that come through our doors. Contributions to the Feline Friends Fund support cat adoption programs, spay and neuter surgeries to help reduce chronic overpopulation, as well as outreach and educational efforts to make our community a safer, kinder place for cats. Click here to donate directly to the Feline Friends Fund.

Help Me Heal Fund

Dane County Humane Society's Animal Medical Services (AMS) provides outstanding medical attention and care to ALL of the homeless animals that come through our doors. Our latest story is about a wonderful horse named Star who went from neglect to finding a new life (click on the picture to read more). We depend on your kindhearted donations to make these miracles happen. To make a contribution, please donate directly to the Help Me Heal fund.

Businesses That Support Us

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.

The Emergency Clinic for Animals, (ECA) partners with Dane County Humane Society with Surgery and Critical Care for companion animals, returning them to good health and preparing the animal for adoption. The ECA also works side-by-side with DCHS in restoring good health to wildlife when the sick or injured are brought to us.

5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 838 - 0413