Our Main Shelter and Wildlife Center are open for normal operations today (Friday, Jan 23). Our Thrift Stores are CLOSED. Our Wildlife Center Discovery Day on Sunday, Jan. 25 is CANCELLED. 

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
Quest

Quest
Available from Foster
Male | 14 years
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Lola Jean

Lola Jean
Female | 10 years
Terrier, American Staffordshire
Mix

Meet
Pippy

Pippy
Female | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Snap

Snap
Female | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Mr. Beans

Mr. Beans
Male | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Toby

Toby
Male | Adult
Alaskan Husky
Mix

Meet
Edward

Edward
Male | 2 years
Rat
Rat

Meet
Richard

Richard
Male | 2 years
Rat
Rat

Meet
Jaxx

Jaxx
Male | 6 years
Cur, Black-Mouth
Mix

Meet
Peanut Butter Ball

Peanut Butter Ball
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Michael

Michael
Male | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Sasha

Sasha
Female | 3 years
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Meet
Penny

Penny
Female | 8 years
Beagle
Mix

Meet
Lutz

Lutz
Male | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Cloe

Cloe
Female | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Marnie

Marnie
Female | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix