Our dogs and cats are jumping for joy at the thought of you visiting them at The Dodge County Humane Society, Inc..  We have big dogs, little dogs, purebreds and mongrels.  We have cats in every color, shape, and size.  Everyone at the shelter loves friendly faces and would love the opportunity to show you around our beautiful facility.  Please consider us first when you are looking for that perfect pet!  Crazy about animals but can't adopt?  Then volunteer!!!  We have lots of jobs we depend on volunteers to do - walk dogs, play with the animals,  help us to raise money by joining our dynamic fundraising team.  Or consider becoming a foster parent to an animal that needs extra attention.  You can be sure that your efforts will be greatly appreciated!   Please call us or, better yet, stop by and visit us and our furry friends.         

If you do not have the free time to volunteer at our shelter but are still interested in helping out, please check out our new website Forever Homes 2010 to find out how you can help ALL of our furry friends find their forever homes!    

Shelter Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 1-5pm
Thursday:  1-7pm
Wednesday:  By appointment only
Sunday and Holidays:  Closed

The Dodge Co Humane Society is pleased to have 2 energetic English Pointers to offer for adoption.  Since many folks aren’t too familiar with the breed, read a little about them below.  Both Spirit and Sara exemplify the breed characteristics – extremely good natured, affectionate, and an amazing mix of that high energy fireball and couch potato!

The English Pointer (also known as the Pointer) was most likely developed in the mid-17th century by crossing various Foxhounds, Greyhounds, Setters and Bloodhounds. The result was the first true pointer, i.e., a hunting dog that stops immediately when it spots game and “points” in its direction.

Pointers are even-tempered, congenial dogs happiest living indoors as part of the family. Pointers are affectionate and loyal. Their aggression level is very low to non-existent and they can happily co-exist with other dogs and often cats. Pointers are typically not territorial, although their size and bark will intimidate most people who come to your door. Pointers are very good with children, although young children and a clumsy young  Pointer are often not the best combination.

While Pointers were bred to be a hunting dog, they are perfectly content given adequate exercise in a non-hunting home. Since they are a galloping breed, regular exercise is important for them, as it is for all sporting breeds. A good sized, securely fenced yard is a must to keep a Pointer safe since they are bred to hunt a good distance from their person. They typically do best indoors when they are left for the day. Pointers are habitual "couch potatoes" who enjoy relaxing on the family's chairs or  sofas. This is a natural part of their desire to feel part of the pack.

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We are in desperate need of bleach, scoopable cat litter, sensitive stomach dog & cat food, kitten food, computer copy paper, peanut butter, and cash donations! Every little bit helps support our cause!

Hey folks! My name is Buddy Boy and I am a purebred English Setter. I arrived here due to some unfortunate circumstances, but at no fault of my own.

I am extremely friendly and ALWAYS happy to see my people!! The nice people here at the shelter are always laughing at me for some reason, they always tell me I'm a complete 'goof ball,' whatever that means. I love people of all ages, other puppy dogs too, and kitty cats, as long as they don't run away from me. I am going to need a lot of outside space to play in, tons of exercise, and lots of trips to the dog park to keep me satisfied! Living with a hunter wouldn't be too bad either, as that is what I was bred to do.

Bentley is a brown tabby colored domestic shorthair who arrived at our shelter as a stray near the end of May. He has the sweetest little apple-shaped head and eyes that will make your heart melt! Bentley enjoys the company of other cats and is extremely affectionate with people of all ages. If you’re looking for a sweet little snuggle bug to join your family, Bentley is definitely your guy!

Lucie is a delightful 3 yr old female with a complicated skin issue.  The vet feels certain it can be easily and inexpensively treated once an accurate diagnosis is done.  And therein lies the problem.  The diagnostic tests are themselves quite expensive and we need your help to pay for them.  

We feel Lucie is well worth this investment – she is young, has an outstanding disposition, and her care will not put an undue financial burden on her future adoptive family.   

So won’t you please become one of Lucie’s Angels and sponsor a part of her medical care?  Any amount, no matter how small, will make a tremendous difference in her future.

AND LUCIE WILL SAY “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.”

Please contact DCHS at 386-0000 today.

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