Madison Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

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Madison Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Use this page like a Madison animal-help dashboard. It separates shelter pickup, adoption routing, lost/found pets, licensing, animal abuse reports, traps, barking dogs, wildlife and after-hours calls.

Important: Madison Animal Control is part of the Madison Police Department. Animal adoptions are routed through Madison Animal Rescue Foundation, so do not treat this like a normal walk-in adoption center.

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Animal Control: 256-772-5694 After hours: 256-722-7190 100 Hughes Road $10/day redemption fee
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Fast answer: Madison Police Department Animal Control is listed at 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758, phone 256-772-5694. Animal Control / shelter information hours are listed as Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. If your pet is in the shelter, pickup is also Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with a $10 per day redemption fee. The City says animal adoptions are handled through Madison Animal Rescue Foundation.
Animal Control256-772-5694
After hours256-722-7190
Address100 Hughes Rd
Adoption routeMadison ARF

Clickable Madison Animal Help Cards

Choose the exact action. Madison uses Animal Control plus Madison Animal Rescue Foundation for adoption routing.

City pageAnimal Control official pageCity contact, animal-control role, shelter links, wild-animal contacts. CallCall Animal ControlUse for adoption questions, lost/found animals, barking dogs, traps and reports. Shelter listAnimals in the shelterCheck the City’s current shelter page before calling or driving. AdoptMadison Animal Rescue FoundationThe City says animal adoptions are handled through Madison ARF. LicenseAnimal licensesLicense fees, rabies proof, replacement tags and pickup fee details. ReportReport a concernUse the City service portal for service or assistance requests.

Madison Animal Shelter Hours: What Users Actually Need

The City gives office/pickup hours. It does not publish a normal walk-in adoption-hours table because adoption is routed through Madison ARF.

Need Verified route Hours / timing What to do next
Animal Control / shelter information Madison Police Department Animal Control Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 256-772-5694 before driving.
Pick up a pet currently in the shelter Madison Police Department Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring proof and payment; redemption fee is $10 per day.
Adopt a pet Madison Animal Rescue Foundation Not listed by City as walk-in shelter hours Use MARF/current listings and confirm by phone/email.
Lost/found animal after business hours After-hours number After regular business hours Call 256-722-7190.
Animal threat / traffic hazard Madison Police response route Urgent timing Police may respond if the animal threatens people or creates a traffic hazard.
Best practical rule: for adoption, do not show up expecting a public kennel walk-through. First check the City’s “Animals in the Shelter” page, then call Animal Control or use Madison ARF.

Adoption Micro-Steps

This is the safest route because the City says adoptions are handled through Madison Animal Rescue Foundation.

Check City shelter animals first

Open the Animals in the Shelter page. Note the animal description, location found and date posted.

Call Animal Control

Call 256-772-5694 and ask whether the animal is available for owner reclaim, rescue transfer, or adoption follow-up.

Use Madison ARF for adoption

The City says animal adoptions are handled through Madison Animal Rescue Foundation. Check MARF’s dogs, cats, forms and contact route.

Ask what is included

Before adopting, ask about spay/neuter status, vaccines, microchip, medical notes, behavior notes, foster history and return policy.

Prepare household details

Have current pets, landlord rules, fenced-yard details, family schedule and veterinarian contact ready if the rescue asks.

Confirm fee before payment

Madison’s City page does not publish a City adoption fee table. Confirm current adoption fee directly with MARF or Animal Control.

Lost or Found Animal in Madison

The City FAQ gives a direct phone route and an after-hours route.

If your pet is lost

  • Call City of Madison Animal Control at 256-772-5694.
  • Go in person to 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758 if needed during business hours.
  • After regular business hours, call 256-722-7190.
  • Check the City’s Animals in the Shelter page.
  • Have pet photos, collar details, microchip number, rabies tag and exact lost location ready.
  • Update microchip contact details immediately.

If you found an animal

  • Call 256-772-5694 during regular hours.
  • After hours, call 256-722-7190.
  • Do not handle an aggressive, injured or traffic-risk animal yourself.
  • Police may respond if the animal poses a threat to people or creates a traffic hazard.
  • Keep the found animal separate from your own pets if you can safely hold it temporarily.
  • Ask Animal Control whether a microchip scan or shelter intake is the next step.
Urgent safety: if an animal bite, active attack, serious threat, or roadway hazard is happening now, use the emergency route instead of waiting for normal office hours.

Reclaim / Pick Up a Pet from the Shelter

The City gives a clear pickup rule for pets currently in its shelter.

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Pickup hours

Pick up a pet currently in the shelter at the Madison Police Department Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Redemption fee

The City lists a $10 per day redemption fee due when you pick up your pet.

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Payment types

The City lists cash, check and major credit card as accepted payment methods for the redemption fee.

Bring before you go: photo ID, proof of ownership, pet photos, rabies proof, license tag, microchip number and payment.

Madison Animal License Fees

Animal licenses are available at the Madison Police Department. The City says you must show proof of rabies vaccination.

License type 1-year fee 3-year fee What to bring
Altered animal$10$25Rabies proof and spay/neuter proof if requested.
Unaltered animal$30$65Rabies proof.
Replacement tag$2$2Ask for replacement tag process.
Payment note: the City says license payment can be made by cash, check or major credit card at the Madison Police Department, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

What Madison Animal Control Handles

Use Animal Control for public-safety and ordinance issues, not only adoption questions.

Issue Official route What to prepare
Animal bite callAnimal Control / emergency route if urgentLocation, bite details, animal description, victim status.
Cruelty or abuse concernAnimal Control / Report a ConcernAddress, photos if safe, dates/times, animal condition.
City ordinance violationAnimal ControlExact location, repeat pattern, owner info if known.
Barking dog256-772-5694; after hours 256-722-7190Address, time pattern, duration, repeated incidents.
Lost or found animal256-772-5694; after hours 256-722-7190Photos, tags, microchip, location and safe holding status.
Animal threat or traffic hazardAfter-hours police response route / 911 if emergencyDo not chase the animal; report exact roadway or address.

Trap Request

The City FAQ gives a specific trap-request process.

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Call first

Contact Madison Animal Control at 256-772-5694 to request a trap.

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Officer delivery

The FAQ says an Animal Control Officer will bring the trap to your residence.

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Agreement required

The trap may be left for up to three days, and you must sign a trap agreement when it is delivered.

Wild Animal Problems

The City Animal Control page points residents to wildlife-removal contacts for wild animal problems.

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AB Wildlife Removal

City-listed wildlife contact: 256-679-2506.

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Wildlife Removal Huntsville

City-listed wildlife contact: 256-517-7870.

Safety note: for a wild animal that is actively threatening people, pets or traffic, call the appropriate emergency or police route rather than attempting capture yourself.

Before You Leave Home

Adoption

Pet screenshot, MARF/contact route, ID, household details, current-pet info.

Lost pet

Clear photo, microchip number, collar/tag details, last-seen address, phone number.

Reclaim

ID, proof of ownership, rabies/license proof, payment for $10/day redemption fee.

License

Rabies certificate, altered/unaltered status, cash/check/card, Police Department office hours.

Copy/Paste Call Scripts

Adoption

Hi, I saw an animal listed through Madison Animal Control / Madison ARF. Is this animal still available, and what adoption step should I complete first?

Lost pet

Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street or neighborhood]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal been brought in?

Found animal

Hi, I found a [dog/cat] near [exact location]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive/traffic hazard]. What should I do next?

License / reclaim

Hi, I need to [license/reclaim] my pet. What documents, payment method and office timing do I need before coming to 100 Hughes Road?

Map: Madison Police Department Animal Control

Use this map for Animal Control / pickup / license planning. Call first for adoption availability.

Official and Professional Madison Animal Links

The key details are summarized above. Use these official/professional pages for live status, forms and current verification.

CITYMadison Animal ControlOfficial City Animal Control page, contact, wild-animal resources and shelter links. PETSAnimals in the ShelterCity page for current animals in shelter with found details. LICAnimal LicensesLicense fees, rabies proof, pickup/redemption fee and payment methods. FAQAdoption FAQCity FAQ saying to contact Animal Control and referencing Madison ARF. LOSTLost / Found FAQPhone, in-person route and after-hours number for lost/found animals. MARFMadison Animal Rescue FoundationProfessional adoption partner linked by the City for animal adoptions.

Madison Animal Shelter FAQ

What is the Madison Animal Control phone number?

The City lists Madison Animal Control at 256-772-5694.

Where is Madison Animal Control located?

Madison Animal Control is listed at 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758.

What are Madison Animal Control hours?

The City staff directory and license page list Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Animal Control / license / shelter pickup needs.

How do I adopt a pet in Madison, AL?

The City FAQ says to contact Madison Police Department Animal Control at 256-772-5694, and the City license page says animal adoptions are handled through Madison Animal Rescue Foundation.

Does Madison publish a normal walk-in adoption-hours table?

No clear City walk-in adoption-hours table is publicly listed. The verified route is to call Animal Control and use Madison Animal Rescue Foundation for adoption follow-up.

How do I report a lost or found animal in Madison?

Contact City of Madison Animal Control at 256-772-5694 or go in person to 100 Hughes Road. After regular business hours, call 256-722-7190.

What happens if my pet is currently in the shelter?

The City says you may pick up a pet currently in the shelter at the Madison Police Department Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a $10 per day redemption fee is due.

How much are Madison animal license fees?

The City lists altered animal license fees as $10 for one year and $25 for three years. Unaltered animal license fees are $30 for one year and $65 for three years.

What proof is needed to buy an animal license?

The City says you must show proof of your pet’s rabies vaccination to purchase an animal license.

How do I request a trap from Madison Animal Control?

The City FAQ says to call Madison Animal Control at 256-772-5694. An Animal Control Officer brings the trap to your residence, leaves it up to three days, and you must sign a trap agreement.

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