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
Dozer

Dozer
Available from Foster
Male | 8 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Buzz

Buzz
Male | 7 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Tucker

Tucker
Male | 8 years
Shiba Inu
Mix

Meet
King

King
Available from Foster
Male | Adult
Schnauzer, Miniature
Mix

Meet
Salt

Salt
Female | 8 months
Rat
Rat

Meet
Pepper

Pepper
Female | 8 months
Rat
Rat

Meet
Li Ming

Li Ming
Male | 10 months
Chicken
Chicken

Meet
Ronnie

Ronnie
Male | 10 months
Chicken
Chicken

Meet
Bronx

Bronx
Male | 1 year
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Wick

Wick
Male | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bo Gunther

Bo Gunther
Available from Foster
Male | 1 year
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Ron

Ron
Male | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Angelina

Angelina
Female | 8 years
Border Collie
Mix

Meet
Max

Max
Male | 7 years
American Blue Heeler
Mix

Meet
Diesel

Diesel
Male | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Peabody

Peabody
Available from Foster
Male | 9 months
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix