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
Cupcake

Cupcake
Female | 7 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Brassy

Brassy
Male | 3 years
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Mingus

Mingus
Male | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Little Puma

Little Puma
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Myles

Myles
Male | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Souki

Souki
Male | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Voyager

Voyager
Female | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Stuffin

Stuffin
Male | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Dutch

Dutch
Male | 3 years
Terrier, Jack Russell
Mix

Meet
Cowboy

Cowboy
Male | 2 years
Australian Cattle Dog
Mix

Meet
Henry

Henry
Male | 2 years
Hound
Shepherd

Meet
Flynn

Flynn
Male | 5 months
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Chaz

Chaz
Male | 2 years
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Peyton

Peyton
Female | 9 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Cashew

Cashew
Male | 2 years
Welsh Corgi, Cardigan
Mix

Meet
Oaklie

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