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Calendar of Events
Click on each event to learn more.
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!
- Four Lakes Wildlife Center Garage Sale Fundraiser Collection Begins - March 1: Want to get rid of your unwanted items and save lives at the same time? Save your items and donate them to our very own Four Lakes Wildlife Center's garage sale fundraiser. Collection starts March 1, 2010. Read more here.
- Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin @ AC West - March 6: Meet local rescue GRRoW at Dane County Humane Society's new west side adoption center at High Pointe Centre. Read more here.
- Doggy Daze - March 11 & 16: Jennifer Hassrick Photography invites your 4-legged friend to be part of Doggy Daze. With a $35 donation for your dog's session, you can help the less fortunate creatures at DCHS. Read more here.
- Humane Society Heroes Event Day - March 13: Participants of our volunteer kids club, Humane Society Heroes are invited to sign up for the next event day. For more information, click here.
- BoomeR Fest - March 13: Join Dane County Humane Society at the Midwest's only event focused on improving the lifves of America's Baby Boom Generation - BoomeR Fest 2010! Enjoy a day of learning and networking featuring exhibitors and seminars. Read more here.
- Microchipping Clinic - March 14: Protect your pet with a microchip - an effective form of permanent identification! Bring them to our next microchipping clinic at AC West. Read more here.
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National Wildlife Week - March 15-21
- Baby-Ready Pets - March 11: Attend this program to learn how to prepare your pets and yourself for the new changes your baby will make in the household dynamic. For more information, click here.
- Wildlife Baby Shower - March 20: Help us prepare for the arrival of spring babies by bringing a gift from our Four Lakes Wildlife Center wish list. Join us for an afternoon of family fun! Read more here.
- Greyhound Pets Rescue @ AC West - March 20: Meet eligible singles from local rescue Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin at Dane County Humane Society's new west side adoption center at High Pointe Centre. Read more here.
- Club Whiskers - March 29 to April 2: Club Whiskers is a one-week spring break day camp. Campers enjoy a fun-filled, animal-filled, and laugh-filled camp. Registration opens December 1, 2009. Read more here.
April is Adopt a Ferret, Adopt a Horse Month, Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month, and National Pet Month!
- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - April 3: Join us for a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt with all proceeds to benefit Wisconsin's wildlife! Read more here.
- Great Country Spring Fever Fest - April 8: Join DCHS's very own Maddie the Schnauzer at this celebration for children with special needs and their families. Win prizes, enjoy snacks, play games, and have fun! Read more here.
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National Pet Day - April 10
- Microchipping Clinic - April 11: Protect your pet with a microchip - an effective form of permanent identification! Bring them to our next microchipping clinic at AC West. Read more here.
- Greyhound Pets Rescue @ AC West - April 17: Meet eligible singles from local rescue Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin at Dane County Humane Society's new west side adoption center at High Pointe Centre. Read more here.
- Humane Society Heroes Event Day - April 17: Participants of our volunteer kids club, Humane Society Heroes are invited to sign up for the next event day. For more information, click here.
- Critter Club - April 17: Critter Club is for preschool age children and their parents. Every month, children are invited to come participate in animal-related games, stories, songs, and other activities. Read more here.
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Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week - April 18-24
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National Pet ID Week - April 18-24
- FWLC Annual Garage Sale - April 23-25: Save the date for our wildlife center's annual garage sale! Find treasures from clothing to home decor. Read more here.
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National Kids & Pets Day - April 26
- Baby-Ready Pets - April 28: Attend this program to learn how to prepare your pets and yourself for the new changes your baby will make in the household dynamic. For more information, click here.
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month!
- Camp Pawprint - June 14 to August 26: Camp Pawprint is a series of week-long day camps held at Dane County Humane Society. Campers enjoy animal-related lessons and activities while having fun with other animal lovers. Each summer gets better and better so stay tuned!
- Humane Society Heroes Event Day - June 19: Participants of our volunteer kids club, Humane Society Heroes are invited to sign up for the next event day. For more information, click here.
July is Adopt a Rabbit Month and Wild about Wildlife Month!
August is Adopt a Homeless Pet Month!
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National Dog Day - August 26
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National Dog Week - September 28 - October 4
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
- Dogtoberfest - October 2: Calling all dogs and your people! DCHS is once again holding our annual Dogtoberfest celebration at Capital Brewery in Middleton. It is sure to be a grrreat time so save the date!
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National Cat Day - October 29
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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week - November 5-11
January is Adopt a Bird Month!
February is Prevent a Litter Month, Pet Dental Health Month, and Responsible Pet Owners Month!
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 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.
 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.
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Every animal that is adopted from DCHS is entitled to a lifetime discount of 10% for U Dirty Dog's grooming services. Employees also volunteer at DCHS once a week grooming shelter animals. |
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Sanjana
Thank you Sanjana for giving gifts to the animals for your birthday! |
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5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 838 - 0413
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