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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 SUGAR COOKIE's adoption status with email updates.
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SUGAR COOKIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A459409's adoption status with email updates.
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A459409

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A459566's adoption status with email updates.
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A459566

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A459565's adoption status with email updates.
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A459565

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Bulldog

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

Schnauzer (Standard)

Female, 2 yrs
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 Twiggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Twiggy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Watertown, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
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Chase

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
West Bend, WI
We'll also keep you updated on **FLETCHER**'s adoption status with email updates.
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**FLETCHER**

Border Collie/Bernese Mountain Dog

Male, Puppy
Genesee Depot, WI
We'll also keep you updated on LUNA's adoption status with email updates.
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LUNA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Slinger, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Puddin's adoption status with email updates.
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Puddin

Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Salem, WI

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