Would you adopt one? Most people won’t.
That’s why thousands of small dogs and puppies are transported from high-kill shelters every year to places like Wisconsin — they’re adopted quickly. The dogs left behind are the ones no one chooses: the big dogs, the seniors, the sick, and the misunderstood. The kind of dogs that are in open admission shelters just like the ones where the other pups come from. They are right here already waiting for you but are overlooked for puppies and small dogs.
The truth? Many large dogs are already house-trained, know basic commands, love kids, and are ready to be someone’s best friend today. They’re vaccinated, spayed or neutered, microchipped, and waiting patiently for a family.
They didn’t ask to be overbred, abandoned, or judged because of their size or appearance.
Saving a life means looking beyond your comfort zone and seeing the dog everyone else overlooked.
Think big. Love big. Adopt big.
These are the faces of the dogs who truly need saving. Please don’t leave them behind.
Not ready to adopt? That’s okay. MADACC offers foster sleepovers, day outings, and weekend visits—no pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to meet a dog who may be your perfect match.
You have all the time in the world to find the right dog.
They may not have the time to find you.
Which one would you take on a date this weekend? Visit MADACC and meet a dog who’s been waiting far too long.
Music Therapy for Shelter Animals at MADACC!
Wild Tunes is looking for students, amateur and professional musicians looking for ways to make your practice time mean so much more. The best audience ever is right here at MADACC. Learn about the program here. Then you can sign up for shifts, easily, after you fill out the volunteer form! Everyone is welcome. Professionals can fill out a form here.
Music makes a difference here. The animals will never criticize. They just love the company.
PLEASE STOP BREEDING PIT BULLS! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILLING UP SHELTERS WITH ANIMALS THAT MANY WILL NOT ADOPT BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE BAD DOGS (THEY ARE NOT) OR BECAUSE THEY ARE STERILIZED AND CANNOT BE BRED!
Shelters are full of pit bulls not because they are bad dogs. Shelters are full of pit bulls because people are greedy and do not care who they sell dogs to and will never take them back like any other responsible breeder. Instead of having buyers sign spay/neuter agreements, they encourage new owners to breed for additional income. People actually will not come to shelters to adopt pit bull type dogs because they are sterilized! STOP BREEDING PIT BULL TYPE DOGS! If you breed pit bull type dogs, you are contributing to the suffering and death of the dogs you put out into the community that you are no longer responsible for when they are dumped or end up in shelters. On behalf of every shelter in America, their staff, volunteers, and all who love dogs – FIND A NEW WAY TO MAKE MONEY! There are lots of jobs in animal welfare if you want to work with animals.
Short and long term fosters NEEDED! Click HERE for more info!
From a weekend out of the shelter, to socializing kittens until surgery and adoption, to helping us learn about the personality of a shy animal – we have a foster option for you! Fosters also get to be first in line to adopt their temporary roommate, or to find a home for them via your friends and family. We need help every day to ensure all animals can find a second chance and our fosters are a critical part of that! See what opportunities are available.
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