The Main Shelter and Thrift Store are closing at 4:00 pm Friday, March 24, for a special event. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit. Most other services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more.

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

Prior to visiting DCHS, we recommend checking the current waitlist above to meet with and adopt an animal at the shelter so you can plan accordingly. The more names that are listed, the longer you can expect your wait time to be before being paired with one of our counselors to meet your potential new pet(s). Wait times can vary from a few minutes to several hours. Thank you for your patience.

Important Labels to Notice on Adoptable Animals

“Unavailable for Visits Today” animals are available animals that cannot be met with today because they are either recovering from surgery or offsite on an outing. If you are interested in trying to meet that animal, plan to visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” animals are not physically in our shelter. If you are interested setting up an appointment to meet one of these animals please call the Adoption Center at (608) 838-0413 ext 145 and leave a message.

“Available from DCHS Thrift Store” animals are housed at our Thrift Store located at 6904 Watts Rd, Madison, and you may visit the thrift store during open hours to meet them.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Kobe

Kobe
Unavailable for Visits Today
Male | 1 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Jupiter

Jupiter
Male | 8 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Danica

Danica
Female | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Charlie

Charlie
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mickey

Mickey
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Wrangler

Wrangler
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Old Gregg

Old Gregg
Male | Adult
Mouse

Meet
Howard Moon

Howard Moon
Male | Adult
Mouse

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Lollipop

Lollipop
Male | 6 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

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Val

Val
Unavailable for Visits Today
Male | 5 months
American Blue Heeler
Mix

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Courtney

Courtney
Female | 3 months
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

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Poncho

Poncho
Male | 2 months
Shepherd
Mix

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Lori

Lori
Female | 6 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

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Ranger

Ranger
Male | 4 years
German Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Cookie

Cookie
Male | Adult
Terrier
Welsh Corgi, Pembroke

Meet
Binky

Binky
Female | 10 years
Domestic Longhair
Mix