DCHS: After Dark is a fun opportunity for kids ages 7 to 12 to join us at the shelter during the evening! This event will occur once a month on Fridays from October to May, and will feature a different theme and activities each month and will operate like a shorter version of Camp Pawprint. 

These programs will always run from 4:30-7:00pm and will include a tour of our adoptable animals, time with our classroom animals, and time to eat dinner or snacks. Other activities and lessons will change depending on the theme. 

We ask that all participants come with a snack or dinner prepared because the events will run during dinner time. 

Upcoming Dates & Themes: 

Friday, April 25th (4:30-7 PM)- Feline Frenzy

• Calling all cat lovers! This month, we will meet some special cat guests, play a cat-themed trivia game, and more!

Friday, May 9th (4:30-7 PM)- Pups & Pizza

• Join us for the last After Dark of the season! This month is all about dogs; we will be spending time with education dog, Friday, and each participant will get to adopt their own mini stuffed pup and make your own custom doghouse to take home. We will be ordering pizza for participants this time, so bringing your own snack or dinner is not required. 

Pricing:

• $25 per registration

Allergy Information

DCHS utilizes peanut butter for animal enrichment throughout the shelter, and therefore is unable to provide a peanut-free facility. We are unable to make accommodations for children with severe peanut allergies. DCHS also uses hay in various places throughout the shelter, especially in areas where critters are housed. Education animals may come in contact with hay. 

Cancellation Policy

Refunds may be granted up to 24 hours after payment has been submitted, less a $25.00 administration fee, if requested in writing to the Humane Educator at education@giveshelter.org. After 24 hours from payment submission, fees are non-refundable but the event reservation may be transferred to another date in some situations. Dane County Humane Society reserves the right to cancel events due to various circumstances.

Education Opportunity Statement

At Dane County Humane Society, we know our education programs thrive from having diverse and inclusive participation. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated and embraced at Dane County Humane Society. We will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. DCHS puts people first and we are happy to work with learners to remove barriers and put any reasonable accommodations into practice to the extent that it is safe to do so.

Please email education@giveshelter.org if you have questions or need assistance.