Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month with $100 fees for senior dogs and $10 fees for senior cats. Learn more here.

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.

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Select a pet for more information!

Bilbo
Male | 2 months
Pomeranian
Siberian Husky

Caramel
Male | 2 months
Pomeranian
Siberian Husky

Valerie
Female | 5 years
Pomeranian
Siberian Husky

French Toast
Female | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Kiki
Female | 2 years
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Casper
Male | Adult
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Penny
Female | 1 months
Degu
Degu

Ellie
Female | 1 months
Degu
Degu

Mae
Female | 1 months
Degu
Degu

Bernard
Male | 1 months
Degu
Degu

Jake
Male | 1 months
Degu
Degu

Luke
Male | 1 months
Degu
Degu

Bouba
Female | 2 years
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Petunia
Female | 12 years
Snake
Snake

Spud
Male | 8 years
Snake
Snake

Honeycomb
Male | 4 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix