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!

Lucky
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Peaches
Available from Foster
Female | 7 years
Lionhead

Shelton
Male | 9 months
Feist
Terrier

Carl
Male | Baby
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Button
Female | 11 years
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Lola
Available from Foster
Female | 2 years
Retriever, Labrador
Terrier, Pit Bull

Tarzan
Available from Foster
Male | Adult
Shepherd
Leonberger

Nala
Female | 2 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Greyhound

Neko
Male | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Peachy
Unavailable for Visits Today
Female | Adult
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Bo Gunther
Available from Foster
Male | 1 year
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Ron
Male | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Angelina
Available from Foster
Female | 8 years
Border Collie
Mix

Max
Available from Foster
Male | 7 years
American Blue Heeler
Mix

Claudette
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Chickadee
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix