Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only. If you found a lost animal, need to surrender a pet, found wildlife in need of help, or require another service, please call before coming to the shelter. Adoption visits are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Prior to visiting DCHS, we recommend checking the current waitlist above to meet with and adopt an animal at the shelter so you can plan accordingly. The more names that are listed, the longer you can expect your wait time to be before being paired with one of our counselors to meet your potential new pet(s). Wait times can vary from a few minutes to several hours. Thank you for your patience.

Important Labels to Notice on Adoptable Animals

“Unavailable for Visits Today” animals are available animals that cannot be met with today because they are either recovering from surgery or offsite on an outing. If you are interested in trying to meet that animal, plan to visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” animals are not physically in our shelter. If you are interested setting up an appointment to meet one of these animals please call the Adoption Center at (608) 838-0413 ext 145 and leave a message.

“Available from DCHS Thrift Store” animals are housed at our Thrift Store located at 6904 Watts Rd, Madison, and you may visit the thrift store during open hours to meet them.

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Meet
Rikki Tikki Tavi

Rikki Tikki Tavi
Male | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mitsy

Mitsy
Female | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Dewey

Dewey
Male | 13 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Buddy

Buddy
Male | 5 years
Rex
American

Meet
Catoon

Catoon
Male | 8 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Reese

Reese
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Happy

Happy
Male | 2 years
Boxer
Hound

Meet
Sadie

Sadie
Female | 15 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Texan

Texan
Male | 29 years
Grade
Grade

Meet
Sooner

Sooner
Male | 25 years
Paint/Pinto
Paint/Pinto

Meet
Cannoli

Cannoli
Male | Adult
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Belsnickel

Belsnickel
Male | 11 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Ditto

Ditto
Male | 2 years
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Link

Link
Male | 3 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Peanut

Peanut
Male | Adult
Rat
Rat

Meet
Lucky

Lucky
Male | Adult
Rat
Rat

These animals are available for adoption from individuals within the community. You will need to contact the pet’s listor directly. These animals are not at the shelter.

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