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
Bella

Bella
Female | 13 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bumpy

Bumpy
Male | 8 years
Boxer
Mix

Meet
Grogu

Grogu
Male | 2 years
Jersey Wooly

Meet
May

May
Female | 3 years
Rabbit
Rabbit

Meet
Kaleb

Kaleb
Male | 2 years
Australian Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Gracie

Gracie
Available from Foster
Female | 8 months
Cur, Mountain
Mix

Meet
Arianna

Arianna
Available from Foster
Female | 4 months
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Sebastian

Sebastian
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Frodo

Frodo
Male | Adult
Gerbil

Meet
Kona

Kona
Female | Adult
American
Rabbit

Meet
Winnie

Winnie
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Pooh

Pooh
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Eddie

Eddie
Male | 2 years
Australian Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Preston

Preston
Male | 1 year
Retriever, Labrador
Terrier, Pit Bull

Meet
Curtis

Curtis
Male | 8 months
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Marshmallow

Marshmallow
Unknown | Adult
Pigeon
Pigeon