Very kind and professional when looking to adopt. Puppies were fostered to a home and received all…read moremedical treatment before going to families, including spay/neuter and treating of demodex. Even after taking my boy home, they provided me with the contact info for the vet who already knew about the case. Reasonable, caring, and in depth. 100% would go to them again.

My family recently started volunteering here - in part to get volunteer hours for my high school…read moreson, but also because we love animals. Volunteering can range from "socializing" with dogs, walking them, helping clean, do laundry - whatever you can think of. This organization means well and loves their animals. It can't be easy - as one animal goes out, there are many more waiting to be rescued. It's heartbreaking, but SFTS is one of the heroes to those animals. They're not a large swanky facility with tons of financial resources. But they care. Their adoption events are at PetSmart (east side) every Saturday. While the adoption fee can feel like a lot (it varies from pet to pet), remember they've had all of their medical care taken care of. A mill puppy will cost way more, and rescued dogs KNOW they are being rescued. There's no other love like that.

We adopted our sweet Rudie from Shelter From The Storm seven years ago, and they gave us the gift…read moreof some of the most wonderful years we could have ever asked for. From the start, it was clear how much the staff truly cares for every animal that comes through their doors. They made sure Rudie, then called Dana, was healthy, loved, and ready for her forever home. These pics are from the day we drove from Chicago to Madison to bring her home. Over the years, we came to understand what people mean when they say, "who rescued who." Rudie brought more love, laughter, and comfort into our lives than we could ever have imagined. We're deeply grateful for the joy she gave us and for the compassion this shelter shows every single day. We lost Rudie last month, and while our hearts are heavy, we're endlessly thankful for the seven beautiful years we shared. She was family in every sense, and that's because this shelter gave her such a strong start. The love, care, and respect they show every animal make all the difference. Losing her reminds us just how special adoption truly is. Thank you for helping us find our best friend.

We cannot say enough good things about Angel's Wish. We adopted all three of our babies, Frank,…read moreArchie, and Freddie through them, and the entire experience was nothing short of wonderful. From the very beginning, they were patient, kind, and incredibly thoughtful. They were so sweet with our three boys, even when the kids understandably got antsy and loud because well... they were done. Angel's Wish never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable. Instead, they met us with grace and understanding. Our cats are truly amazing and fit into our family perfectly. You can tell how much care and love goes into the way Angel's Wish places their animals. We were especially grateful to receive handmade small blankets and toys upon their adoption! Such a thoughtful and kind gift that our cats adore! Angel's Wish doesn't just help you adopt pets...they help you build your family. We are endlessly thankful for them and would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking to adopt. We also want to share that while reading reviews, we came across a few negative ones that felt discouraging at first. After going through the adoption process ourselves, we truly believe many of those concerns come from misunderstandings rather than lack of care. Policies like encouraging kittens to be adopted in pairs or carefully reviewing veterinary records clearly reflect Angel's Wish's commitment to doing what's best for the animals long-term. We also saw mention of serious illnesses that developed after adoption, which is heartbreaking, but we learned that these are things no rescue could reasonably predict. When one of our own cats showed mild URI symptoms after coming home, Angel's Wish was kind, responsive, and reassuring, and we fully understood that this was not something within their control. Our experience consistently showed compassion, honesty, and a genuine desire to support both the animals and the families who adopt them.

We adopted our tripod cat Cooper over 10 yrs ago and he has been a Godsend. Angelswish was so…read moreaccommodating the adoption process went so smoothly.

If you go here just to "check it out" -- be warned. You will leave with some adorable creature that…read morewill become your new obsession. I went here three years ago and now I have two cats from DCHS and I spend all my money on spoiling them. We have our two sweet, angel fur babies AKA children from DCHS and now we are crazy cat people. The feline counselors and adoption volunteers we worked with on both adoption occasions were amazing. They did very thorough intakes of our lives and wants/needs and helped match us to our fuzzballs. On both occasions, the adoption counselors recommended a cat that wasn't originally on our list "to see" and both ended up going home with us and being our perfect matches. The shelter itself is clean, well-maintained and full of fabulous people who care about animals and their humans. They adopt out hundreds of animals each week and serve a bunch of remote locations too. They have birds, small critters and dogs and cats. They also have a super cool wildlife rescue program that works with bats, owls, turtles and all kinds of Wisconsin wild creatures. They do amazing work and they only humanely euthanize an animal if it will not survive otherwise. They don't put down animals if they have too many, in fact this is a shelter that sends caravans to rescue animals from other states and shelters that would kill them. They have great veterinary teams and health consultations for new adopters. It would be an understatement to say that DCHS has changed my life. Please see ample photos of my photogenic cats.

So..she wasn't the dog for me. However, the counselor really listened and was forthright with the…read morefeedback..very appreciative for the time and effort given. Thank you.

i had the pleasure of volunteering at the country animal haven for a few weeks while being bored…read moreand unemployed in madison this winter. this place is an amazing no-kill, non-profit animal shelter. they provide a safe place for cats that are still waiting to find the perfect home. run completely by volunteers, this place is very well-kept, clean and organized. the cats have pretty much free run of the house and barn -- and only a few are kept in cages (the young kittens and the sick/ill-tempered). it is nice to see so many cats in one place with the freedom to roam as they please. also, i was amazed to see cats that got along so well with each other. the location is a bit off the beaten path, but it's well worth the visit. there are plenty of cats waiting to be adopted. also, i believe some of them are brought to petsmart and mounds to be showcased for adoption. in addition, if you have free time, lend a hand. volunteers are always appreciated! :)

Mary and her team work tirelessly to care for the kittens and cats placed in their care. Our Girl…read moreScout troop was able to help out a bit and were able to learn about the never ending cleaning and care that is given to the cats. These are volunteers who make it their mission to care for these animals. We try to get in a few times a year to help out. I should also say that we have received one cat from them who was in perfect health. And we had to surrender another cat that we found abandoned. Thank you for the work that you do!

Adam is such a sweet guy and we are absolutely in love with our little man. The training that's…read moreoffered every Sunday for 3 hours is an added bonus. So glad we did our research, we couldn't be happier!! Thanks Adam

The only place I trust to get my dogs I have been going to Adam since I was a little girl.read more

We adopted our dog Dennis from Animal House Shelter in February. We filled out our application…read moreahead of time, set up a date to get to the shelter, and had a seamless process to meet him in a room. Once we met Dennis, we introduced him to our current dog. They gave us time to make our decision, and we didn't feel pressured into anything. I would definitely recommend AHS!

We were looking for a puppy to add to our family and be a little friend to our two year dog. My…read morewife filled out the paperwork and we got the call to come and see the puppies that were available. We spent time with two puppies and took one of them home. Puppies were in great shape. The shelter was clean and roomy. We spent a decent amount of time with the puppies but I don't think we were taking an outrageous amount of time visiting with the dogs. We wanted to make sure our four legged daughter was going to get along with our potential new family member. We all felt that one of the staff members was trying to get us in and get us out and pushing us to make a decision. In the end it all worked out well. We got a great puppy and our current dog got sister to hangout with, but if you don't take the time things could go south.

I bring my two dogs to the Humane Society for a wellness exam and their annual vaccines. They are…read moremuch cheaper than our regular vet. The people working are always so nice. The appointment is very quick. We probably spend at most 20 minutes per dog. They always try to make our dogs comfortable by letting them play with toys or feeding them treats. The only downside is it is hard to get in touch with them.

We went as part of a homeschool field trip about a year ago. Recently, my son and I stopped by. I…read morewas not certain if we would be adopting, so I said "probably not today, but hopefully soon." I was told that we could not go beyond the main room and could not handle any of the animals. I had noted a few cats that we wanted to meet with and inquired about doing so and meeting them. I was told since we were not certain we would be adopting that would not be possible. I really miss when you all were located near Walgreens. Much more friendlier of an experience.

I volunteer as a foster home with the WI Chihuahua Rescue. This past Wednesday Columbia County…read moreHumane Society put out a plea for a dog that had been surrendered to their shelter. The dog was a rare breed of dog, and they could tell she was not doing well in the selter environment. We contacted them immediately and told them we could help. I offered to take the dog into my home as a foster. The staff here was extremely friendly. By the next day I was able to make plans via email to go and pick her up. I drove the 2 hours to Portage to get her. When I got there the staff was again extrememly friendly, and it was easy to tell they all love the animals and work hard. If you are looking to add a new pet to your family. Make sure you check out the Columbia County Humane Society! They are a wonderful group of people helping the local animals.

Said she was a gem and has turned out great. All her problems were taken care of and she is a now…read morea good hunter and is very good around the house. Easy to tell what training she has had and fun to see how well she accepts new rules. The staff told me she hated her pen and so she stays in the house making sure no one steals the furniture.