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
Cuddles

Cuddles
Male | 9 years
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Meet
Emma

Emma
Female | 15 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Brownie

Brownie
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Basil

Basil
Male | Adult
Poodle, Standard
Mix

Meet
Leema

Leema
Available from Foster
Female | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Oliver

Oliver
Male | Adult
Akita
Shepherd

Meet
Mavis

Mavis
Available from Foster
Female | 6 months
Beveren
Rabbit

Meet
Miso

Miso
Female | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Chechin

Chechin
Male | 8 years
Miniature Pinscher
Mix

Meet
Axel

Axel
Available from Foster
Male | Adult
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Tadpole

Tadpole
Male | 5 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Joan Lambert

Joan Lambert
Available from Foster
Female | 4 months
New Zealand
Rabbit

Meet
Clem

Clem
Male | 10 months
Pointer, German Shorthaired
Australian Cattle Dog

Meet
Wezley

Wezley
Male | 1 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Brie

Brie
Female | Young
Rat

Meet
Nike

Nike
Male | 13 years
Beagle