These animals are available for adoption and are located at the DCHS Main Shelter or satellite locations.

SPECIES

SEX

NAME

AGE GROUP

LOCATION

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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
Frankie

Frankie
Male | 2 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Star

Star
Female | 14 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Shasta

Shasta
Female | 14 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Titan

Titan
Male | 11 years
Miniature Pinscher
Mix

Meet
Toby

Toby
Male | Adult
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Clover

Clover
Female | Adult
Border Collie
Mix

Meet
Sombra

Sombra
Female | 11 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Jonesy

Jonesy
Male | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Pinedrop

Pinedrop
Female | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Karma

Karma
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Scrappy

Scrappy
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Pablo

Pablo
Male | 3 months
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Coconut

Coconut
Female | 8 years
Dachshund, Standard Smooth Haired
Chihuahua, Short Coat

Meet
Twig

Twig
Male | 8 years
Dachshund, Standard Smooth Haired
Chihuahua, Short Coat

Meet
Cubby

Cubby
Male | 2 months
Catahoula Leopard dog
Mix

Meet
Tilly

Tilly
Female | 4 months
Shepherd
Mix

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