Our Main Shelter (including the Adoption Center and Front Office) will be closed Saturday, 9/30, for Bark & Wine! The Wildlife Center and Thrift Store will be open their regular hours.

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
Pepper

Pepper
Female | 2 years
Jersey Wooly
Angora Rabbit

Meet
Pippin

Pippin
Male | Adult
Gerbil

Meet
Merry

Merry
Male | Adult
Gerbil

Meet
Sam

Sam
Male | Adult
Gerbil

Meet
Ernie

Ernie
Male | Adult
Siberian Husky
Mix

Meet
Bert

Bert
Male | Adult
Siberian Husky
Mix

Meet
Steve

Steve
Male | Young
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Rolo

Rolo
Unknown | Adult
Snake
Snake

Meet
Faith

Faith
Female | 7 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Hope

Hope
Female | 7 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Coach

Coach
Male | 2 years
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Montana

Montana
Male | Adult
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Glory

Glory
Available from Foster
Female | 5 months
Alaskan Husky
Mix

Meet
Dudley

Dudley
Male | 7 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Arvee

Arvee
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Taylor

Taylor
Male | 1 year
Siberian Husky
Mix