Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit.
Locations &
Hours
Main Shelter
HOURS
Every day except Wednesday
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays
Closed
CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Open 12:00pm to 3:00pm Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
If you found a lost animal, need to surrender a pet, or require another service, please contact the shelter to schedule an appointment. Please email or leave a detailed voicemail (including your contact information) and we will respond within 48 hours. Our website has helpful information and often forms to submit online any time. Donation drop offs are accepted during open hours, or items can be placed in the bin outside the main shelter entrance.
Adoption Center
HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
12:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays
Closed
CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Open 12:00pm to 3:00pm Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Adoptions are available as walk-in services during open hours. Adoption visits are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Before you come to the shelter, we strongly recommend that you check our current waitlist: https://waitwhile.com/l/dchsadopt/list-view
DCHS's Wildlife Center
ADDRESS
5132 Voges Road
Madison, WI 53718
Located in the red building to the left of the Main Shelter building.
(608) 287-3235
HOURS
**The DCHS Wildlife Center is open by appointment only.**
Please call and set an appointment before coming to the shelter.
9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Holiday hours may vary, please call for more details
All wildlife admissions are by appointment only. Please call to discuss the situation and schedule an appointment before bringing an animal in.
DCHS Thrift Store
HOURS
Shopping and Donation Drop Off Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday and Monday
11:00am to 5:00pm
For more information, visit the Thrift Store Page.
