CAT ADOPTION SPECIAL: We admitted nearly 70 cats this week and our cat condos are FULL! To help make space for cats in need, adoptions fees are reduced by 50% for kittens younger than 6 months and waived for cats 6 months and older from Dec. 5-11.

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
Fitz

Fitz
Male | 12 years
Domestic Medium Hair
Mix

Meet
Mellie

Mellie
Female | 13 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Finn

Finn
Male | 12 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Charlotte

Charlotte
Female | 6 years
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Madame Leota

Madame Leota
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Tabitha

Tabitha
Female | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Kumquat

Kumquat
Female | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Tangelo

Tangelo
Female | Adult
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig

Meet
Heka

Heka
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Vincent

Vincent
Available from Foster
Male | 3 years
Vizsla, Smooth Haired
Mix

Meet
Pacifica

Pacifica
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Lionhead
Rabbit

Meet
Oreo

Oreo
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Baby

Baby
Female | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Buddy

Buddy
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Koda

Koda
Female | 7 months
Border Collie
Mix

Meet
Bruce

Bruce
Male | 8 years
Chinchilla
Chinchilla