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
55753484

55753484
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
55753488

55753488
Male | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

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Milton

Milton
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Otis

Otis
Male | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lolo

Lolo
Female | 11 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Collin

Collin
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bonnie

Bonnie
Female | 9 months
German Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Alani

Alani
Female | 2 years
Hound
Mix

Meet
Diane

Diane
Female | 2 years
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Jany

Jany
Female | 3 months
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Juan de Blanco

Juan de Blanco
Male | 2 months
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Terrier

Meet
Patrick

Patrick
Male | 3 months
Retriever, Labrador
Terrier

Meet
Sardia

Sardia
Female | 3 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Brunner

Brunner
Male | 2 years
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Fennec

Fennec
Male | 10 months
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Honey Pot

Honey Pot
Female | 7 months
Hound
Mix