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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 GIZMO's adoption status with email updates.
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GIZMO

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A457120's adoption status with email updates.
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A457120

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A457125's adoption status with email updates.
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A457125

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A457129's adoption status with email updates.
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A457129

Cairn Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A457206's adoption status with email updates.
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A457206

Chihuahua

Male, 8 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A457132's adoption status with email updates.
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A457132

Pomeranian

Male, 1 yr
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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

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Racine, WI 53406

Sugar River Animal Rescue

3105 Valanna Ct,
Glendale, WI 53209

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlet's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlet

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 mos
Hainesville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Slim's adoption status with email updates.
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Slim

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Brookfield, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Female, 7 yrs
Mequon, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter $350's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter $350

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Racine, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Sunflower's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunflower

Great Pyrenees/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Milwaukee, WI

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