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
Tigger

Tigger
Female | 3 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lily

Lily
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lisa Meowie Pawsely

Lisa Meowie Pawsely
Female | 3 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Shopping Cart

Shopping Cart
Male | Baby
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Grillmaster

Grillmaster
Male | Baby
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Elvis Pawsley

Elvis Pawsley
Male | Baby
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Wasabi

Wasabi
Female | 2 months
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Meet
Purrscilla Pawsley

Purrscilla Pawsley
Female | Baby
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Alexander

Alexander
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Helen

Helen
Female | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mistletoe

Mistletoe
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Centipede

Centipede
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Josephine

Josephine
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix