Monroe County Dog Shelter & Animal Welfare Department

Monroe County Dog Shelter & Animal Welfare Department *The Monroe Dog Control Department reserves the right to remove comments that are deemed offensive or inappropriate. We are located on E.

MCAS is a County-Run, Open-Admission Shelter serving Monroe County. Wisconsin Street in Sparta, WI Upon intake, each dog is treated for internal parasites, and treated with a 30 day flea and tick preventative. They are given Bordatella for Kennel Cough, and a Distemper Vaccine (DHPP). One time per week, we have a licensed Veterinarian visit our Shelter to give all impounded dogs a Wellness Examina

tion. At that time they also receive a Rabies vaccination, and selected dogs get checked for heartworm, lymes and anaplasmosis. Adoption Fees
~All dogs under 25 pounds = $200.00
~All puppies (having baby teeth) = $200.00
~All other dogs = $180.00

To apply to adopt a dog, please visit https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/dog-control/online-animal-adoption-application

A great reminder from our friends at the Coulee Region Humane Society !"Part 2 of our Adapting to the Adoption Process w...
03/12/2025

A great reminder from our friends at the Coulee Region Humane Society !

"Part 2 of our Adapting to the Adoption Process will be focusing on Personality Changes Over Time and Unknown Backgrounds and Behaviors.

🐶Personality Changes Over Time
The dog you meet at the shelter may not be the same dog you get at home—and that’s okay! As they relax and feel safe, their true personality will start to come out. Give them time and space to adjust at their own pace.

🐾Unknown Backgrounds and Behaviors
Some rescue dogs come with little to no history. They may have had negative experiences, or simply never lived in a home before. Be patient as they learn routines, house manners, and how to trust again.

Remember, it’s so important to be prepared and realistic about the process. Be patient and take things slowly as you build trust and settle into your new life together. With time, understanding, and a little extra care in the beginning, you can help set the stage for a successful, loving bond."

Part 2 of our Adapting to the Adoption Process will be focusing on Personality Changes Over Time and Unknown Backgrounds and Behaviors.

🐶Personality Changes Over Time
The dog you meet at the shelter may not be the same dog you get at home—and that’s okay! As they relax and feel safe, their true personality will start to come out. Give them time and space to adjust at their own pace.

🐾Unknown Backgrounds and Behaviors
Some rescue dogs come with little to no history. They may have had negative experiences, or simply never lived in a home before. Be patient as they learn routines, house manners, and how to trust again.

Remember, it’s so important to be prepared and realistic about the process. Be patient and take things slowly as you build trust and settle into your new life together. With time, understanding, and a little extra care in the beginning, you can help set the stage for a successful, loving bond.

Gunnar had a busy morning! He had his tiny dog test with a Chihuahua mix, and to no surprise, he was a perfect gentleman...
03/12/2025

Gunnar had a busy morning!

He had his tiny dog test with a Chihuahua mix, and to no surprise, he was a perfect gentleman and ignored her after she gave her Chihuahua attitude 😏

Then he had a mani/pedi & then got a new toy! All he needs now is a family 🩷

Don't let his age fool you - he's still a playful puppy at heart...he just does it a bit slower 😄

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/gunnar-75518895/wi/sparta/monroe-county-animal-shelter-wi126/

We told Ryker that he gets to try out his first day of doggy daycare tomorrow!
03/07/2025

We told Ryker that he gets to try out his first day of doggy daycare tomorrow!

These are all of our current shelter dogs who have zero interest/zero apps 💔 they're all incredible and we cannot unders...
03/06/2025

These are all of our current shelter dogs who have zero interest/zero apps 💔 they're all incredible and we cannot understand how they haven't caught the eyes of a new family yet!

Kobi & Lola are two of the happiest, goofiest and spunkiest pups you could meet! They're looking forward to being your b...
03/04/2025

Kobi & Lola are two of the happiest, goofiest and spunkiest pups you could meet! They're looking forward to being your best buddies on outdoor adventures!

Did we mention they've got a BOGO adoption fee to ensure they stay together?

02/28/2025

Adoptable pup Ryker got a little field trip today with one of his shelter caregivers and he did so well! Taking a break from the shelter and simply enjoying the sights and sounds was exactly what he needed!

Kobi wanted to show off how quickly he's responding to his eye drops!!!
02/27/2025

Kobi wanted to show off how quickly he's responding to his eye drops!!!

We are seeking a foster home for our big boy, Ryker. He's already 74 lbs at 8 months old, and he's friendly with dogs, c...
02/27/2025

We are seeking a foster home for our big boy, Ryker. He's already 74 lbs at 8 months old, and he's friendly with dogs, cats and kids....he simply has no idea how big he is🩷

He's struggling in the shelter environment so we believe a foster home will benefit him so that he doesn't have to be so stressed out. It's just not for every dog.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you'd be interested in providing him with a loving temporary home!

Well well, look who our new Pets for Patriots forget-me-not candidate is! None other than miss Echo! Her lifelong family...
02/26/2025

Well well, look who our new Pets for Patriots forget-me-not candidate is!
None other than miss Echo! Her lifelong family left her behind when they moved away, and she's been waiting for a new home ever since

Echo was left behind by the only family she knew when they moved away. Now this sweet, easygoing girl seeks a home to spend her golden years.

Kobi had his eye exam today! The good news is that no surgery is needed & he is not in pain!His diagnosis is Pannus, als...
02/25/2025

Kobi had his eye exam today! The good news is that no surgery is needed & he is not in pain!

His diagnosis is Pannus, also known as Chronic Keratitis. This can be genetic, but can also be caused by UV exposure or exposure to environmental irritants. It does cause blurry vision, but with regular maintenance he can live a normal life! He will be started on steroid eye drops to help reduce the inflammation, and his family will just need to stay up to date on his vet visits to help manage with daily drops 😊

Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic

From her Foster/Training family!!!:Hi, I'm Kasey and I am looking for my fur-ever home!🐶I am a medium sized 2 1/2 year o...
02/25/2025

From her Foster/Training family!!!

:Hi, I'm Kasey and I am looking for my fur-ever home!🐶
I am a medium sized 2 1/2 year old pocket pitty with LOTS of energy!
I am currently training and boarding at Doggie Business to be the best behavior for my future family. I'd love an active home where we can run, play, and make fur-tastic memories together.

If you think I'm as cute as everyone says and could be the perfect fit for your family, come meet me at Doggie Business! I can't wait to find my furever home!"❤🐾

🐾Make sure to share this post and spread the love for Kasey!🐾

Contact Doggie Business at 608-399-1266 or [email protected] for more information about Kasey!

Hi, I'm Kasey and I am looking for my fur-ever home!🐶
I am a medium sized 2 1/2 year old pocket pitty with LOTS of energy!
I am currently training and boarding at Doggie Business to be the best behavior for my future family. I'd love an active home where we can run, play, and make fur-tastic memories together.

If you think I'm as cute as everyone says and could be the perfect fit for your family, come meet me at Doggie Business! I can't wait to find my furever home!❤🐾

🐾Make sure to share this post and spread the love for Kasey!🐾

Contact Doggie Business at 608-399-1266 or [email protected] for more information about Kasey!

Address

Physical Address: 3100 E. Wisconsin Street/Mailing Address: 777 S. Black River Street, Suite #2
Sparta, WI
54656

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16082698775

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Videos

Lola had a blast showing off her dancing/roll over skills! Kobi simply waited his happy-lil-turn for a treat just for being her hype man 😉 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/kobi-lola-bonded-pair-75263801/wi/sparta/monroe-county-animal-shelter-wi126/

When you have an adoptable dog whose hips don't lie, you embrace the opportunity! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pearl-75223262/wi/sparta/monroe-county-animal-shelter-wi126/

Adoptable pup Ryker got a little field trip today with one of his shelter caregivers and he did so well! Taking a break from the shelter and simply enjoying the sights and sounds was exactly what he needed!

Bear's training sessions today included off leash manners as well as some confidence building! We also wanted to mention that his adoption fee has been sponsored by Creekside Kennels & Shop ! (It wouldn't let us post 2 training videos at the same time, so we combined both of them into one longer video)

We love these updates from Bear's trainers at dog school! Even in the daycare setting at the end, he's handling himself like a gentleman and learning how to navigate his reactions by trusting his handlers 🩷 so proud of you, Bear!

The sounds Bear makes during tug-o-war slightly resembled that of some vehicles trying to start up in this chilly weather! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/bear-a-forgotten-senior-74880848/wi/sparta/monroe-county-animal-shelter-wi126/

We need Hot Dogs! We cut up hot dogs and use them to administer medications, so we tend to go through them quickly. Donations can be dropped off any time we're open, OR outside of our front door if it's after hours <3

Bear has only had 2 days of dog school and he's already impressing everyone! He's got good recall, he consistently checks in with his trainers and he's so eager to please. Plus, he rides beautifully in the car🐶 The folks at Fun Fur Pets Training Program will continue to work with him on his reactivity when barriers are involved, and then progress to healthy k9 interactions. Creekside Kennels & Shop has sponsored his adoption fee in full to help him find a family! Thank you!

Without an indoor play area in our current shelter, our staff & volunteers get creative when it comes to keeping the pups happy on days like today. The weather may not be ideal but Ace still got his entertainment!

Dixie's turn for a rompin' good time! This sweet baby had every right to be shut down after the life she lived, but instead she has completely busted out of that shell and loves to play, socialize and be so goofy! She even starts doggy daycare at Marcie's Country Pet Spa this week 🐾 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/dixie-74762109/wi/sparta/monroe-county-animal-shelter-wi126/

Adoptable puppy Rocco had a visit from Odin (MCDS alumni adopted by our volunteers) and he had the time of his life! Rocco is so playful and loves to romp with other pups! We can't wait to find him a home where he can have this much fun every day 💙 https://www.petfinder.com/dog/rocco-74762083/wi/sparta/monroe-county-animal-shelter-wi126/

The MCAS Foundation developed, in large part, to start helping raise money for a new building. Not only is our building old, outdated and in need of safer layout updates, but we're also in a less-than-ideal location at this point. Being surrounded by our County's highway department means year-round machinery noise that can affect the stress levels in our shelter dogs, and during the winter months we're directly adjacent to the salt/sand mixture which is unsafe to breathe in and blows into our play yards and kennels. The noise factor alone has caused many dogs the same fear reaction as thunder or fireworks. We know a lot of our highway dept. workers are dog lovers, and they've got a job to do, which we appreciate! However, being in such an industrial setting isn't what these shelter dogs deserve. We can't wait to see what the Foundation can do to grow and help us get even closer to the goal of a new building in a quieter, more animal-friendly setting! Be sure to follow the MCAS Foundation page to be up to date on upcoming fundraising opportunities! You can also reach out to them about direct donations towards this cause.

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Upon intake, each dog is treated for internal parasites, and treated with a 30 day flea and tick preventative. They are given Bordatella for Kennel Cough, and a Distemper Vaccine (DHLPP). One time per week, we have a licensed Veterinarian visit our Shelter to give all impounded dogs a Wellness Examination. At that time they also receive a Rabies vaccination, and selected dogs get checked for heartworm, lymes and anaplasmosis. Adoption fees effective 01/01/2019 ~All dogs under 25 pounds = $180.00 ~All puppies younger than 6 months of age = $180.00 ~All other dogs = $140.00