DCHS's Main Shelter, Thrift Stores, and Wildlife Center will be closing today (Tuesday, 4/14) at 5:00 pm due to severe weather warnings. 

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
Maisie

Maisie
Female | 11 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Puffin

Puffin
Male | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Donatello

Donatello
Male | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
April

April
Female | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Fen

Fen
Female | 4 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Simba

Simba
Available from Foster
Male | 1 year
Bully American - Standard

Meet
Soba

Soba
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Mama

Mama
Female | 3 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Zipper

Zipper
Female | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Oreo

Oreo
Male | 2 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Pip Squeak

Pip Squeak
Male | 11 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Thackery

Thackery
Male | 8 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Tiger

Tiger
Male | 9 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Bolt

Bolt
Male | 3 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Mr. Officer Julie

Mr. Officer Julie
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Julius

Julius
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix