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
Devlin

Devlin
Male | 14 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Neil

Neil
Male | 12 years
Chihuahua, Short Coat

Meet
Nyx

Nyx
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bella

Bella
Available from Foster
Female | 2 years
Retriever, Labrador
Terrier, Pit Bull

Meet
Bailey

Bailey
Available from Foster
Female | 2 years
Hound
Mix

Meet
BBQ

BBQ
Female | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Lily

Lily
Available from Foster
Female | Senior
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Rico

Rico
Male | Young
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Shadow

Shadow
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Silka

Silka
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Retriever, Labrador
Mix

Meet
Pop

Pop
Female | Baby
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Crackle

Crackle
Female | Baby
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Lue

Lue
Available from Foster
Male | Baby
Boxer
Mix

Meet
Waffles

Waffles
Female | 4 years
Siberian Husky
Mix

Meet
Sydney

Sydney
Male | 1 year
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Buttercup

Buttercup
Available from Foster
Female | 5 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix