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 DCHS Thrift Store” animals are at our Thrift Store located at 6904 Watts Rd, Madison. Meet them during the store’s open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Jasmine

Jasmine
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Spooky Gelato

Spooky Gelato
Female | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Marlin

Marlin
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Million

Million
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Dylan

Dylan
Male | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

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Jasper

Jasper
Male | 7 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Cleo

Cleo
Female | 3 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Spork

Spork
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Jingles

Jingles
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Otis

Otis
Male | 9 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Honeycap

Honeycap
Female | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Lizzy

Lizzy
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Missy

Missy
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

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Keith

Keith
Male | Adult
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix