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
Storm

Storm
Male | 3 years
Border Collie
Australian Cattle Dog

Meet
Scrappy

Scrappy
Unavailable for Visits Today
Male | Adult
Catahoula Leopard dog
Mix

Meet
Nugget

Nugget
Male | Adult
Shih Tzu
Mix

Meet
Vacuum

Vacuum
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Stuffin

Stuffin
Male | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
McDreamy (Howard)

McDreamy (Howard)
Male | 1 year
Great Pyrenees
Mix

Meet
Peyton

Peyton
Female | 9 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
DJ Mittens

DJ Mittens
Male | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Hash Brown

Hash Brown
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Blooper

Blooper
Female | Young
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Cuba

Cuba
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | 3 years
Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles
Australian Shepherd, Miniature

Meet
Tigger

Tigger
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mixie

Mixie
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lolo

Lolo
Female | 11 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Melody

Melody
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Our Adoption Center currently has little to no wait!

If you've been thinking about adding a new member to your family, RIGHT NOW is a great time!

See who is adoptable here and check the waitlist here.