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
Kaos

Kaos
Male | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Freyja

Freyja
Female | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Chase

Chase
Male | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Everest

Everest
Male | 5 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley
Female | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Leema

Leema
Available from Foster
Female | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Cece

Cece
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
61450435

61450435
Male | 1 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
61450448

61450448
Female | 1 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Unicorn

Unicorn
Unknown | Adult
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Meet
Baby Groot

Baby Groot
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Jazzy Jackie

Jazzy Jackie
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix