LANE CLOSURE: The left turn lane from southbound Hwy 51 (Stoughton Road) to Voges Road is closed for construction April 20-23. You can follow the posted detour signs or plan ahead and take an alternative route. 

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
Edison

Edison
Male | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Sugar

Sugar
Female | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Donatello

Donatello
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
April

April
Female | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Simba

Simba
Available from Foster
Male | 1 year
Bully American - Standard

Meet
Ruby

Ruby
Female | 6 years
Californian
Rabbit

Meet
Max

Max
Male | 4 years
German Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Zipper

Zipper
Female | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Tiger

Tiger
Male | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Carmelita

Carmelita
Female | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Mr. Officer Julie

Mr. Officer Julie
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Julius

Julius
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Chester

Chester
Male | 8 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mickey

Mickey
Male | 8 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Cowboy

Cowboy
Male | Adult
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
King Moonracer

King Moonracer
Male | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix