Summer Lovin' Adoption Special on through July 18th--waived adoption fees for all Lonely Hearts Club animals! 

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
Pepper

Pepper
Female | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Blue

Blue
Female | 12 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Stephen

Stephen
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Daimon

Daimon
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Baby

Baby
Female | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Rigby

Rigby
Female | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Craig Montana

Craig Montana
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Sparkler

Sparkler
Male | Young
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Flare

Flare
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Nutmeg

Nutmeg
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Paprika

Paprika
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Basil

Basil
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Clove

Clove
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Ginger

Ginger
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Coriander

Coriander
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Trixie

Trixie
Available from Foster
Female | 6 months
Retriever, Labrador
Mix