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Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

Animal shelter in Milwaukee, WI

MADACC currently rescues and assures safe, temporary shelter, veterinary and humane care for nearly 10,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, mistreated and injured animals each year; more than any other animal control shelter in Wisconsin. MADACC provides a central location for owners to find and recover their lost pets at 3839 W. Burnham St. in West Milwaukee and is open seven days a week, including evening hours on weekdays. MADACC rescues strays and removes dangerous animals from public areas providing effective animal control services by active enforcement of Wisconsin State Statues pertaining to animal welfare.

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3839 West Burnham Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
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3839 West Burnham Street

Milwaukee, WI 53215

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Adoptable pets at Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

We'll also keep you updated on MEEK's adoption status with email updates.
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MEEK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on LARRY's adoption status with email updates.
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LARRY

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 yrs
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on RHAPSODY's adoption status with email updates.
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RHAPSODY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on CHERRY's adoption status with email updates.
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CHERRY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on CONRAD- IN FOSTER's adoption status with email updates.
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CONRAD- IN FOSTER

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on TRINA's adoption status with email updates.
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TRINA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A459475's adoption status with email updates.
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A459475

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Manchester Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on BURLEIGH's adoption status with email updates.
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BURLEIGH

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI

Shelter FAQs

MADACC serves the 19 municipalities that make up Milwaukee County.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

To adopt:
1. Come to MADACC during adoption hours and meet the dog(s) you are interested in. You will be asked to fill out an "Adopter Profile" upon arrival. This will assist in finding the best match for your family.
2. If it is a match, the adoption is complete that day.
Not all dogs are spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. They will be scheduled as quickly as possible. Dogs can not go until altered. No holds can be placed.
3. All animals that will reside in Milwaukee County and are 4 months of age or older are required by law to have a current license - this will be an additional $12 added to the listed adoption fee. Adoption fees are $75-$450 for dogs and $25-$125 for cats.

Adoption application

https://madacc.org/adoptmadacc/

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We'll also keep you updated on Scarlett's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlett

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Grafton, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Esmerelda's adoption status with email updates.
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Esmerelda

Chihuahua/Border Collie

Female, Young
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anita's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Anita

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Whitewater, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Marcelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Marcelo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Elkhorn, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Camilla's adoption status with email updates.
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Camilla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Elkhorn, WI

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