Our Main Shelter (including the Adoption Center and Front Office) will be closed Saturday, 9/30, for Bark & Wine! The Wildlife Center and Thrift Store will be open their regular hours.

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 offsite on an outing. If you are interested in that animal, visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” 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 one of 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
Ramona

Ramona
Female | 5 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Katniss

Katniss
Female | 5 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Mars

Mars
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Vanilla Bean

Vanilla Bean
Female | 4 years
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Cookie

Cookie
Female | 5 months
Chinese Shar-Pei
Alaskan Husky

Meet
Zorro

Zorro
Male | 2 months
Hound
Mix

Meet
Hot Dog

Hot Dog
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis
Female | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Sven

Sven
Male | Adult
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Safari

Safari
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Indigo

Indigo
Female | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Freya

Freya
Female | Adult
Siberian Husky
Samoyed

Meet
Dart

Dart
Male | 1 year
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Russell

Russell
Male | Baby
German Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Pepper

Pepper
Female | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Ariel

Ariel
Female | Baby
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix