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
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
Nugget

Nugget
Male | Adult
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Vacuum

Vacuum
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Little Puma

Little Puma
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Stuffin

Stuffin
Male | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
McDreamy (Howard)

McDreamy (Howard)
Male | 1 year
Great Pyrenees
Mix

Meet
Chaz

Chaz
Male | 2 years
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Peyton

Peyton
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | 9 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Oaklie

Oaklie
Male | 2 years
Chinese Shar-Pei
Retriever, Labrador

Meet
Lulu

Lulu
Female | 8 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Morris

Morris
Male | 2 months
Boxer
Mix

Meet
Monroe

Monroe
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | 2 months
Boxer
Mix

Meet
Mandy

Mandy
Female | 2 months
Boxer
Mix

Meet
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Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig