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
Cali

Cali
Female | 3 years
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Rice ball

Rice ball
Male | Adult
Mouse
Mouse

Meet
Chechin

Chechin
Male | 8 years
Miniature Pinscher
Mix

Meet
Smiley

Smiley
Male | Young
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Hendrix

Hendrix
Female | Adult
Lizard

Meet
Lenny

Lenny
Male | Adult
Lizard

Meet
Axel

Axel
Male | Adult
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Coco

Coco
Male | 4 years
Alaskan Husky
Mix

Meet
Bubba

Bubba
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Miffy

Miffy
Female | Adult
Terrier, Rat
Mix

Meet
Doffer

Doffer
Male | Adult
Miniature Pinscher
Mix

Meet
Sally

Sally
Female | 7 years
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Wilma

Wilma
Female | 7 years
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Harold

Harold
Male | 2 years
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Private Vasquez

Private Vasquez
Female | 3 months
New Zealand
Rabbit

Meet
Ellen Ripley

Ellen Ripley
Female | 3 months
New Zealand
Rabbit