The Main Shelter and Thrift Store are closing at 4:00 pm Friday, March 24, for a special event. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit. Most other services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more.

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.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Tommy

Tommy
Male | 6 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Berkley

Berkley
Male | 3 years
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Smokey

Smokey
Available from Foster
Male | 1 year
German Shepherd
Terrier, Pit Bull

Meet
Bee

Bee
Unavailable for Visits Today
Male | 2 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Hope

Hope
Female | 11 months
Australian Shepherd
Terrier, American Pit Bull

Meet
Fege

Fege
Female | 2 years
Guinea Pig

Meet
Shelby

Shelby
Female | Adult
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Durham

Durham
Male | 7 years
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Kessler

Kessler
Male | 4 years
Hound
Mix

Meet
Milah

Milah
Female | 5 months
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Sammy

Sammy
Male | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Blurr

Blurr
Male | 2 years
Lionhead
Rabbit

Meet
Jimmy Johnny

Jimmy Johnny
Female | Adult
Guinea Pig

Meet
Sunshine

Sunshine
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Monica

Monica
Female | 3 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Oreo

Oreo
Female | 2 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix