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
Nala

Nala
Female | 7 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Pearl

Pearl
Female | 7 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lily

Lily
Female | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Milton

Milton
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Peaches

Peaches
Available from Foster
Female | 7 years
Lionhead

Meet
Pico

Pico
Male | 8 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Chrissy

Chrissy
Female | 7 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Stetson

Stetson
Available from Foster
Male | 11 months
Hound
Cur, Black-Mouth

Meet
Butternut

Butternut
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Toast

Toast
Male | 8 months
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Alfred

Alfred
Male | 8 months
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Edamame

Edamame
Male | 2 years
Pug
Mix

Meet
Georgia

Georgia
Female | 3 years
Harlequin
Rabbit

Meet
Judy

Judy
Female | 7 months
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Dakota

Dakota
Available from Foster
Female | 9 years
Beagle
Mix

Meet
Charlie

Charlie
Male | 11 months
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig