Dane County Humane Society

5132 Voges Road Madison, Wisconsin 53718

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Dane County Humane Society in Madison, WI

Dane County Humane Society, located in Madison, Wisconsin, provides refuge, healing and new beginnings to over 9,000 companion animals, exotic species, farm animals and injured or orphaned wildlife each year. Operating under the motto "Helping People Help Animals," it runs an adoption center, a wildlife center, a thrift store, and community outreach and education programs, along with services like pet surrender assistance, rehoming support, microchipping, dog training classes, and a spay/neuter assistance program. The shelter's adoption center is located at 5132 Voges Road, about 6 miles west of Madison. It operates within Dane County, home to 8 other animal shelters and rescues in addition to DCHS.

Before you go

Adopting from Dane County Humane Society

Adoption process

Prospective adopters visit the shelter and join a waitlist to be paired with an adoption counselor who helps them meet potential pets; some animals in foster care or at Thrift Store locations require an appointment instead.

Service area: Dane County, Wisconsin (Madison area)
County: Dane County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals