Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month with $100 fees for senior dogs and $10 fees for senior cats. Learn more here.

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!

Devlin
Male | 14 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Axel
Male | 7 years
Shepherd
Retriever, Labrador

Oscar
Male | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Felix
Male | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Tootsie Pop
Female | Adult
Satin
Rabbit

Lou
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Stetson
Available from Foster
Male | 9 months
Hound
Cur, Black-Mouth

Miss Bianca
Female | Adult
Degu
Degu

Isabell
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Retriever, Labrador
Great Dane

Pepe
Male | 7 years
Pomeranian
Alaskan Husky

Sassafras
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Brownie
Available from Foster
Female | 1 year
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Peanut
Female | 13 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Taz
Male | 13 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Cayenne
Female | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Bilbo
Male | 2 months
Pomeranian
Siberian Husky