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
Bella

Bella
Female | 2 years
Retriever, Labrador
Terrier, Pit Bull

Meet
Lily

Lily
Available from Foster
Female | Senior
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Halo

Halo
Male | 9 months
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Pebbles

Pebbles
Male | 9 months
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Sky

Sky
Male | 10 months
Shepherd
Terrier, Pit Bull

Meet
Silka

Silka
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Zazzle

Zazzle
Male | Adult
Terrier, Glen of Imaal
Mix

Meet
Ivy

Ivy
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Basil

Basil
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Linden

Linden
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Layla

Layla
Female | 9 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Ethel

Ethel
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Xena

Xena
Female | Adult
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Tux

Tux
Male | 8 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Ratpunzel

Ratpunzel
Female | Baby
Rat
Rat

Meet
Mini Mouse

Mini Mouse
Female | 10 months
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix