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 the DCHS Shelter Educator at (608)838-0413 ext. 115 or esteinwehe@giveshelter.org.

 

Birthday Parties

  • Have your birthday party at DCHS!

 Critter Club

  • A free program for preschool-age children and their parents.

For the Troops!

  • Troop Donation Tours - Information on helping DCHS and participating in a tour!
  • Girl Scout Workshops - Animal-Related Try-Its, Badges, and Interest Projects!
  • B.S.A. Dog Care Merit Badge - 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!

Teacher Resources

  • Participate in our school fundraiser - Pennies for Pets!
  • School Tours - Come and see first hand what the humane society has to offer!
  • Classroom Presentations - Includes all of the different topics DCHS can present at your school!
  • Kind News - Information on bringing an award-winning classroom newspaper to your students!
  • Classroom Critters - Information on bringing a humane education animal into your classroom!
  • TAGG - Teens and Animals Growing and Gaining

Camp Pawprint

  • Information about our summer camp, Camp Pawprint.

Club Whiskers

  • Information about our spring break camp, Club Whiskers.

Kids Helping Animals

  • Participate in our school fundraiser - Pennies for Pets!
  • Learn about our kid's volunteer club, Humane Society Heroes.
  • Helping Homeless Animals - Find out ways you can 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!

Pet Ordinances

  • Madison, Wisconsin Domestic Animal Ordinances

Positively Pitties

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

Animal Trivia

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

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Maddie's Fund Projects in Dane County

Learn about DCHS's collaboration with Shelter from the Storm and Dane County Friends of Ferals.  By working together we can reach our goal of making Dane County an adoption guarantee community by 2012.  Click here for more information.

Feline Friends Fund

The Feline Friends Fund provides lifesaving donations directly to the homeless cats at Dane County Humane Society.  Contributions 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.

Businesses That Support Us

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.
Throw away your hammer!  Thumbs Up! is the innovative way to hang pictures, plaques, and more without having to use a tool!  Developed by a local veterinarian, it is available at www.thumbsuphanger.com, as well as at local hardware stores.  Thumbs Up! will donate $1 from every 20-pack sold to Dane County Humane Society.  Order online and be sure to enter the code DCHS upon check-out to help our homeless animals!

Who's Helping Animals

Daisy Troop 681

Dane County Humane Society would like to thank Daisy Troop 681.  Their troop donated $216 to help homeless animals find homes.  The girls also donated towels, food, and treats.  Thank you for all of your hard work!
Connect with DCHS:

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