Cat Care Resources

Other Web Sites

Dane County Friends of Ferals
Yahoo! - Pets: Cats
Cats International
A Wisconsin-based free cat behavior organization, the site has detailed instructions on how to make a high-quality scratching post as well as information on nearly every common cat behavior issue.
Alliance for Animals
Smart Cat Products
High-quality products designed by cat behaviorists
Creature Counseling
Creature Counseling is a veterinary animal behavior consulting service that addresses behavior problems that you are experiencing with your pet through home visits, telephone consultations, and e-mail correspondence with veterinarian, Dr. Susan Krebsbach.
Red Cross
The Red Cross site regarding first aid for pets
Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Active Buyer's Guide
Help on choosing the right cat for you

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency Clinic for Animals 274-7772
Dane County Humane Society 838-0413
Madison Animal Control Dispatch 255-2345
Madison Animal Control Office 267-1989
Cats International (free behavior advice) 262-375-8852
National Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435

Books

Many of these titles are available in the Humane Society's gift shop! Click a title to buy the book online from Amazon.com. If you buy the book after clicking the link from this page, DCHS will get money from Amazon.

The Cat Who Cried for Help: Dr. Nicholas Dodman
A wonderful book on cat behavior by the author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much, discusses many feline behavior issues in a very readable way.
Cats for Dummies: Gina Spadafori and Paul D. Pion
A great resources for new cats owners as well as those with years of cat experience.
Dr. Pitcairn's Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats: Dr. Richard Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
A must for anyone interested in natural pet care, required reading for anyone who wants to learn more about commercial pet food and how to improve your cat's health naturally.
Felinestein: Susan Delzio and Cindy Ribarich, DVM
Test your cat's IQ and learn how to stimulate a bored cat. A great book for anyone who leaves his or her cat home alone for most of the day.
Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat, Not a Sour-Puss: Pam Johnson
The latest book by the author of Psycho Kitty, Twisted Whiskers and Hiss and Tell. Written in a very conversational tone, fun reading.
The Fastidious Feline: Dr. Patricia McConnel
An excellent resource for addressing litter box problems.

Volunteer Information Center

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 donate directly to the Help Me Heal fund. Click on the photo to read our success stories!

Businesses That Support Us

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.

When you apply for a Kwik Card you can participate in their fundraising program. Instead of receiving a rebate for purchases made on your personal account, you have the option of selecting DCHS to receive your Kwik Rewards. In addition, Kwik Trip will donate 15% of the total purchases you made to DCHS. To sign up, call (888) 736-5945.

Who's Helping Animals

Mother's Day Gifts

Thank you, Claire and Evelyn, for donating a pile of goodies for the animals (and the people) of the shelter in honor of Mother's Day for your grandmother!

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