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 Thrift Store East” and “Available from Thrift Store West" animals are at our Thrift Store. Thrift Store East is located at 5231 High Crossing Blvd. and Thrift Store West is located at 6904 Watts Road, both in Madison. Meet them during the stores' open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Tiny Dancer

Tiny Dancer
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bella

Bella
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Chips

Chips
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Leila

Leila
Female | 5 months
Hound
Mix

Meet
Baron von Fluffernugget

Baron von Fluffernugget
Male | Adult
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Toby

Toby
Male | Adult
Turtle
Turtle

Meet
57383249

57383249
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383281

57383281
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383290

57383290
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383301

57383301
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383307

57383307
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383310

57383310
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383315

57383315
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383329

57383329
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383339

57383339
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish

Meet
57383342

57383342
Unknown | Adult
Fish
Fish