EXTENDED! Adoption fees for ALL Lonely Hearts Club pets have been WAIVED through Sunday, August 16th! Help us give these Lonely Hearts the loving homes they deserve.

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
Star

Star
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Emma

Emma
Female | 11 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Rogie

Rogie
Female | 3 years
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Valentine

Valentine
Female | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Fox

Fox
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Travnation

Travnation
Male | Adult
Rat

Meet
Kitty

Kitty
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Marvelous

Marvelous
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Rollie

Rollie
Female | Senior
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Julie

Julie
Female | Adult
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Piper

Piper
Available from Foster
Female | Adult
Australian Cattle Dog
Mix

Meet
Cooper

Cooper
Male | 14 years
Domestic Longhair
Mix

Meet
Balam

Balam
Male | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Sammy

Sammy
Female | 10 years
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Koda

Koda
Male | 1 year
Doberman Pinscher
Mix

Meet
Bruno

Bruno
Available from Foster
Male | 5 months
Cane Corso
Mix