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!

Scrappy
Male | Adult
Catahoula Leopard dog
Mix

Nugget
Male | Adult
Shih Tzu
Mix

Vacuum
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Stuffin
Male | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Peyton
On an Outing
Female | 9 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Annabelle
Female | 6 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

DJ Mittens
Male | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Tigger
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Mixie
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Alani
Female | 2 years
Hound
Mix

Penelope
Female | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Nala
Female | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Cookie
Female | Adult
Holland Lop

Jet Eye
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Tiger Lily
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Star
Female | 14 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix