AT THE SHELTER IN THE COMMUNITY
These animals are available for adoption and are located at the DCHS Main Shelter or satellite locations.

LEARN ABOUT THE ADOPTION PROCESS

ADOPTION FEES

SEE THE CURRENT WAITLIST

Check the Waitlist Before Your Visit

Wait times can vary from a few minutes to several hours before you are paired with a counselor to meet potential new pet(s). Shortest wait times tend to be between 2:00-4:00 on weekdays.

Important Labels to Notice on Adoptable Animals

“Unavailable for Visits Today” animals may be recovering from surgery or offsite on an outing. If you are interested in that animal, visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” animals are not in the shelter. Leave a message for the Adoption Center at (608) 838-0413 ext. 145 to set up an appointment to meet one of these animals.

“Available from DCHS Thrift Store” animals are at our Thrift Store located at 6904 Watts Rd, Madison. Meet them during the store’s open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Maddie

Maddie
Female | 14 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Rory

Rory
Male | 5 years
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Rico

Rico
Male | 2 years
Hound
Mix

Meet
Arya

Arya
Female | 1 year
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Cochise

Cochise
Male | 9 months
Retriever, Labrador
Bulldog, American

Meet
Miley

Miley
Available from Foster
Female | 3 months
Dwarf
Rabbit

Meet
Ari

Ari
Available from Foster
Female | 3 months
Dwarf
Rabbit

Meet
Phil

Phil
Male | 2 years
Dutch

Meet
Moo Goo

Moo Goo
Male | 13 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Fritzie

Fritzie
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Knightly

Knightly
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Sahara

Sahara
Female | 2 years
Siberian Husky
Mix

Meet
Conan

Conan
Male | 6 months
Australian Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Daisy

Daisy
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mia

Mia
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Whistler

Whistler
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix