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 Thrift Store East” and “Available from Thrift Store West" animals are at our Thrift Store. Thrift Store East is located at 5231 High Crossing Blvd. and Thrift Store West is located at 6904 Watts Road, both in Madison. Meet them during the stores' open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Stella

Stella
Available from Foster
Female | 15 years
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Terrier, Rat

Meet
Nelly

Nelly
Female | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lolly Pop

Lolly Pop
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Mini-Lop
Satin

Meet
Oogie Boogie

Oogie Boogie
Male | 3 years
Harlequin
Dwarf

Meet
Pico

Pico
Available from Foster
Male | 7 years
Chihuahua, Short Coat
Mix

Meet
Ollie

Ollie
Male | 1 year
Guinea Pig

Meet
Cinder

Cinder
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Blaze

Blaze
Male | 1 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Flame

Flame
Male | 1 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Grillo

Grillo
Male | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Dazzle

Dazzle
Available from Foster
Female | 10 months
Terrier, Manchester
Mix

Meet
Opal

Opal
Male | 1 year
Guinea Pig

Meet
Monopoly

Monopoly
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Nena

Nena
Female | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Sassy

Sassy
Female | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lili

Lili
Female | 10 months
Pug
Mix