Summer Lovin' Adoption Special on through July 18th--waived adoption fees for all Lonely Hearts Club animals! 

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 otherwise unavailable. If you are interested in that animal, visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” and “On an Outing” 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 these animals.

“Available from Thrift Store East” and “Available from Thrift Store West" animals are at our Thrift Store. Thrift Store East is located at 5231 High Crossing Blvd. and Thrift Store West is located at 6904 Watts Road, both in Madison. Meet them during the stores' open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Pity Pat

Pity Pat
Female | 15 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bonnie

Bonnie
Female | 15 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Kona

Kona
Female | Adult
Dwarf
Netherland Dwarf

Meet
Coco

Coco
Female | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mabel

Mabel
Female | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mocha

Mocha
Available from Foster
Male | 11 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Mix

Meet
Vito

Vito
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Silas

Silas
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Rocko

Rocko
Available from Foster
Male | 12 years
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Mac

Mac
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig

Meet
Cheese

Cheese
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig

Meet
Magnus

Magnus
Available from Foster
Male | Senior
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Athena

Athena
Female | 2 years
Terrier, Airedale
Mix

Meet
Molly

Molly
Female | 2 years
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Mia

Mia
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Brownie

Brownie
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig