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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 NINO's adoption status with email updates.
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NINO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A458304's adoption status with email updates.
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A458304

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on GRAVY's adoption status with email updates.
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GRAVY

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on NIKKI's adoption status with email updates.
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NIKKI

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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

Compatible Canines

PO Box 270401,
Milwaukee, WI 53227

Sugar River Animal Rescue

3105 Valanna Ct,
Glendale, WI 53209

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Coey $450's adoption status with email updates.
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Coey $450

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Elkhorn, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Ollivander $300's adoption status with email updates.
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Ollivander $300

Labrador Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Racine, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Quest24's adoption status with email updates.
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Quest24

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Waukesha, WI

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