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 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
Mini Mouse

Mini Mouse
Female | 11 months
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Midnight

Midnight
Female | 7 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Natasha

Natasha
Female | 7 years
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Violet

Violet
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Carla

Carla
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Walter

Walter
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Rebecca

Rebecca
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Minnow

Minnow
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Tripp

Tripp
Available from Foster
Male | Adult
Norwegian Elkhound
German Shepherd

Meet
Penelope

Penelope
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | 5 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Malachite

Malachite
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Willow

Willow
Female | Young
Australian Cattle Dog
Mix

Meet
June Bug

June Bug
Female | 2 years
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Oscar

Oscar
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Clarah

Clarah
Female | Adult
Alaskan Husky
Mix

Meet
Sumo

Sumo
Male | 1 year
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

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Our Adoption Center currently has little to no wait!

If you've been thinking about adding a new member to your family, RIGHT NOW is a great time!

See who is adoptable here and check the waitlist here.