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.

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!

I adopted my cat Piper in March 2023 and she has been the most amazing addition to my family! I…read moresimply do not know what I would do without her. A huge shoutout to Madison Cat Project for bringing us together thank you so much.

I wanted 2 cats when I was looking (owned my home at the time) I got 2 lovely calico sisters, age…read more14 1/2. They were a challenge with their behavioral habits but we got along fine. Would definitely do it again!!

About 4 years ago I took my dog to this clinic to be neutered - he is a rescue and this was the…read moreclinic the rescue company suggested. Recently my dog has had some bloodwork issues - my vet asked if they could see the bloodwork from his neutering appt. to see if maybe the bloodwork is just normal for him(dog) however when I called Underdog to get the bloodwork they said they didn't do any-because we(dogs owners) didn't request it. This is something that should always be done and I am guessing the rescue place didn't want to pay for that therefore not important. My dogs life is important to me so If you take your dog or cat or whatever pet to this clinic - make sure you are asking the right questions - I personally wouldn't go here again. That test is to help find anything that might cause a problem during the operation. I would find another clinic.

Loved the service, the foster mom, the reasonable price, all that was done for "Willie" before I…read moreadopted him. They give advice about dogs, about your specific dog, have him neutered, and require a vet visit within two weeks... I can do that for one adorable doggie.

Amazing selection of dog and cat food and treats. It's a small space but you'd be amazed by the…read morevariety. There are resident cats at the store, but they still let my puppy come in! She was very curious about the cats. I loved their selection of chews. I had no idea trachea existed, but I got one for my pup and she loved it. I also bought a knee cap and a twisted bully stick for her. I want to come back and try their other dog foods. I know they have mom & pop brands that are reputable.

Totally awesome! Easy to get to. My dog food is always available. Once merchandize is paid for,…read morethe employees carry to your car. Wonderful!

Mounds customer for over 20 years at Middleton location. Since that closed went to new west…read morelocation. Open 3 weeks - still not stocked well. Most disturbing is store layout. All of the food is located in the back of the large store. You are forced to walk past all the toys etc. before reaching what you need. Since I have a knee injury I have developed an awareness of the need for more consideration for individuals who have challenges when walking. This store layout did not consider customer needs. Will shop elsewhere.

Loyal customer program is a scam. They do not honor it…read more I have been going to mounds for my dog food, treats, and toys for over a year now. They have a customer rewards program where you buy a specific amount of something and get one free so I choose to shop there just for that. I finally got to my free bag of very expensive dog food and when I went in to get the food they tell me that the deal expires if you don't use it right away so I lost out on my free bag. I will not be shopping there anymore. I've spent so much money in that store and they treat me like this?!

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.

I guess I was expecting to see some cats since adoption is part of the description of the store. If…read moreyou have a cat or kitten, this store has everything you need!

Everything! The staff is fantastic, the supplies are great, and the atmosphere is great.read more