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Education

Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) prides itself in its mission of “Helping People Help Animals.” One way for us to complete our mission is through humane education. Humane education is any form of education that attempts to instill humanitarian ethics within people. DCHS offers a wide variety of humane education programs for people of all ages and interests. To participate in one of our programs, please contact DCHS Education Coordinator at (608) 838-0413 x115 or education@giveshelter.org.

Camp Pawprint

  • Information about Camp Pawprint

Club Whiskers

  • Spring break animal activities

Kids Page

  • Helping Homeless Animals - Find out ways you can help homeless animals!
  • Animal Heroes - A special offering for children who go above and beyond to help homeless animals!
  • Yummy Recipes - A great one for your dog and a bonus one for you!
  • Pet Care Tips - Quick advice on how to keep you and your pets safe!

Birthday Parties

  • Have your birthday party at DCHS!

Teacher Resources

  • School Tours - Come and see first hand what the humane society has to offer!
  • Kind News - Information on bringing a humane education animal into your classroom!
  • Classroom Critters - Information on bringing a humane education animal into your classroom.
  • TAGG - Teens and Animals Growing and Gaining
  • Classroom Presentations - Includes all of the different topics DCHS can present at your school!

For the Troops!

  • Troop Donation Tours - Information on helping DCHS and participating in a tour!
  • Girl Scout Workshops - Pet Care Badge and Wildlife Badge
  • B.S.A. Dog Care Merit Badger - See how to earn your Dog Care Merit Badge!

Adult Education - Animal education for adults

  • Lunch N Learn - Have DCHS come to your business or organization!
  • Baby-Ready Pets - Prepare your pet for your new arrival!

Animal Trivia

  • Are you an animal genius? Take this quiz to find out!

Positively Pitties

  • DCHS's pit bull terrier education and manners program.

Online Tour
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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. We depend on your kindhearted donations to make these miracles happen.  To make a contribution, please contact jlussier@giveshelter.org or (608) 838-0413 ext. 128.  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