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.

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!

Ramona
Female | 5 months
Shepherd
Mix

Katniss
Female | 5 months
Shepherd
Mix

Mars
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Vanilla Bean
Female | 4 years
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Cookie
Female | 5 months
Chinese Shar-Pei
Alaskan Husky

Zorro
Male | 2 months
Hound
Mix

Hot Dog
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Jamie Lee Curtis
Female | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Sven
Male | Adult
Shih Tzu
Mix

Safari
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Indigo
Female | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Freya
Female | Adult
Siberian Husky
Samoyed

Dart
Male | 1 year
Shepherd
Mix

Russell
Male | Baby
German Shepherd
Mix

Pepper
Female | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Ariel
Female | Baby
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix