Dane County Humane Society

ONE WEEK until Bark & Wine! 🎪🐾

Been thinking about joining us? There’s still time! Grab your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or your favorite animal-loving crew and come Step Right Up next Saturday, September 26th, from 3–6 p.m. for an afternoon of super cute animal greeters, fair-inspired food and drinks, games, a silent auction and LOTS of fun.

Plus, your ticket helps support animals in our community. So round up your people, grab your tickets and come celebrate with us!

🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in the comments!

A huge THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsors, The Continental - Madison, Deco Luxury Apartments, and The Foundry, and to all of our incredible Bark & Wine sponsors! We couldn’t put on such a fun-filled event, or do the important work we do every day, without your support. We’re so grateful for you!

Cassidy had a BIG morning today!

First, she joined six other DCHS pups as a greeter at the annual Putts for Pups golf outing on the beautiful patio at Blackhawk Country Club, Madison WI. She met so many new people, took in lots of new sights and sounds, and handled it all like a champ!

Then it was off to WKOW 27 for a Pet of the Week appearance. Talk about a busy social calendar for one little puppy! (We’ll share the video in the comments.)

Cassidy is super sweet, curious and clearly ready for her next adventure: a home of her own. She and her three sisters, Annie, Shawnee and Cheyenne, all have very similar coloring, and all four are still waiting for their families after more than a week at DCHS.

The girls arrived from our rescue partner Yellow Rabbit Animal Rescue in Mississippi, and they came to us already well socialized. They’ve been meeting new people, experiencing new things and showing us what wonderful puppies they are. Now they just need the most important thing of all: a family to call their own.

Cassidy, Annie, Shawnee and Cheyenne are ready to go home with you as soon as today, so stop on down to our Adoption Center and meet them! We're open to 7pm tonight.

Step right up and make a difference for animals in need! The Bark & Wine silent auction is officially OPEN online!

With over 180 items, there’s something waiting for YOU to discover! Browse everything from beautiful artwork and handmade quilts to sports memorabilia, vintage treasures, unique experiences, and so much more.

Bid early and often, check back frequently, and have some fun finding something special while supporting a great cause. Every bid helps provide comfort and care to animals in need.

The auction closes at 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 26th, so don’t wait to get those bids in!

Place your bids now by visiting: https://onecau.se/_k8s3u1.

The sky's the limit for Leo (orange) and Jerry! Or, at least, your shoulders. While these nearly 2-month-old kittens may start out a little shy, they quickly warm up and want to explore and receive attention. They're playful, fun, adventurous purr-sonalities were on full display during their Pet-Entially Yours segment on News 3 Now / Channel 3000.

Their mom was found in Middleton and she led the person to her two babies. They were all brought to DCHS in mid-August, but Leo and Jerry were too young for adoption. They were placed in a foster home to give them time to grow and socialize. Now, these boys are ready to find new homes. Both are playful, loving, curious, and "chirpy." Leo tends to be more talkative, especially when he wants food. He's also the better eater. And while they both have lots of energy to explore and play, when it's time to settle down, they're great at giving snuggles.

Their mom has already been adopted. Now, it's their turn! Leo and Jerry are looking for a family or families who will spoil them with lots of playtime, snuggles, and fun.

To see all of the animals available for adoption, click on the link in the comments below.

On Friday, September 18th, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, we are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Donation Drive at our Main Shelter (5132 Voges Road, Madison). Help DCHS support our wonderful community even more by signing up to donate!

To register, click here: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=DCHSVogesRd

If you've already registered, be sure to complete your RapidPass on Friday before arriving for your donation to save yourself up to 15 minutes of wait time!

For additional information, please visit: www.giveshelter.org/events/dchs-blood-drive

Dane County Humane Society Thrift Store is having a Storewide Sale with 20% off everything now through September 20th! Stop by today at their East and/or West Side locations to see what treasures you'll find. Best of all, proceeds support animals in need. So stop in to shop, save, and make a difference!

Click on the link in the comments to learn more about DCHS Thrift Stores.

Did you add a puppy to your family? As much as we love the zoomies, puppy kisses, and snuggles, those little paws need some training, too! Luckily, our Puppy Preschool class has a few openings. Help your pup learn basic manners, practice appropriate socialization, and build their confidence, all while strengthening the bond you share with your furry companion.

Puppy Preschool is for puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Classes start this Thursday, September 17, and are held each week through October 22 from 6:00-6:50 pm. Register now at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/danecountyhumanesociety/628310

Did you catch it was a Tails Wagging Tuesday on 105.5 Triple M this morning? That's right--we had TWO dogs in the spotlight. You can see their tails wagging video in the comments below!

Sally and Wilma are a bonded pair of Shih Tzu mixes, both around 7 years old and about 15 pounds. These sweet girls came to us as a transfer after being surrendered to another Wisconsin rescue. We gave them both long overdue spa days and routine medical care to be made ready for adoption.

They’re feeling much better now and it’s time for them to be spoiled. They’re still a little fearful in the shelter and are learning how to walk on a leash. But underneath that uncertainty, you can see that they really want to be your friends. They give lots of hopeful tail wags and are very sweet, even if they’re a little hesitant to approach at first.

Sally and Wilma deserve a quiet, loving home where they can relax, feel safe, and be thoroughly spoiled together. We’d really love to see these two girls find their home soon!

Our Adoption Center is open until 7pm today (Tuesday). Be sure to ask our Adoption Center team about these sweet girls, or come visit the other cats, dogs, and small animals we have ready for adoption!

Grab your pup and join Central Bark Madison Southeast on September 19th, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm for a Wag & Walk supporting Dane County Humane Society!

This fun community event includes a scenic dog walk, games, treats, a raffle, and more. Plus, T-shirts will be available for purchase, with proceeds from both the raffle and T-shirt sales benefiting DCHS.

Learn more and pre-register at: www.giveshelter.org/events/wag-and-walk

For this with City Cast Madison, we'd like you to meet Lazy Dog. It’s ironic because Lazy Dog is neither lazy nor a dog – he’s a very active 8-month-old cat who LOVES to play and soak up attention. Lazy Dog was found as a stray in mid-March and adopted days later, but he returned to DCHS in late August because his family is experiencing housing insecurity. Lazy Dog is looking for a new beginning with a new family. This curious and friendly guy could play for hours, whether he’s batting around toys on his own or playing with his people. When he finally gets a little tuckered out, Lazy Dog is happy to curl up on your lap or lay near your feet just to stay close. He loves pets and attention so much that he can get a little overexcited and give enthusiastic love nips. Because of this, he’s looking for a home with teens and older humans who can give him plenty of appropriate outlets for his energy. Lazy Dog also wants to find a home with no other animals because he wants to keep his humans and space all to himself. Will you be this (not-so) Lazy Dog’s one and only? To learn more about Lazy Dog, visit www.giveshelter.org/adopt