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
Walter

Walter
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Tripp

Tripp
Male | Adult
German Shepherd
Siberian Husky

Meet
Ishmael

Ishmael
Male | Adult
Retriever, Labrador
Australian Cattle Dog

Meet
Chauncey

Chauncey
Male | Young
Terrier
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
Penny

Penny
Female | 3 years
Vizsla, Smooth Haired
Mix

Meet
Tabitha

Tabitha
Female | 2 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Clarah

Clarah
Female | Adult
Alaskan Husky
Mix

Meet
Nutter Butter

Nutter Butter
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Fig

Fig
Female | 5 months
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Sumo

Sumo
Male | 1 year
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Storm

Storm
Male | 3 years
Border Collie
Australian Cattle Dog

Meet
Lillian

Lillian
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | 2 years
American

Meet
Arry

Arry
Male | Young
Domestic Shorthair
Mix