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
Shunka

Shunka
Male | 5 months
Terrier, Jack Russell

Meet
Flaps

Flaps
Available from Foster
Female | 8 years
Pointer
Hound

Meet
Peanut

Peanut
Female | Young
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Quinoa

Quinoa
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
I Love Lamp

I Love Lamp
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Azul

Azul
Available from Foster
Male | 6 years
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Mango

Mango
Female | 3 years
Lizard

Meet
Azolla

Azolla
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
Cattail

Cattail
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
Water Lily

Water Lily
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
Lotus

Lotus
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
Algae

Algae
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
Kelp

Kelp
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
Hazel

Hazel
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | 4 years
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Meet
Selene

Selene
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lulabelle

Lulabelle
Female | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix