Angel’s Wish is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2000. Members of the media can access photos, artwork, and press releases on our Media page.

Mission Statement

Angel’s Wish is dedicated to reducing animal overpopulation, rehoming companion animals, and raising awareness of animal welfare issues in South Central Wisconsin.

Why are we called Angel's Wish?

Lois Lawrence, a founding member of Angel's Wish, once rescued a kitten from a construction site. Weak with starvation, dehydration, and a severe upper respiratory infection, neither veterinary treatment nor Lois’ love and care could save the kitten from the effects of that hot June day. Angel died that night in Lois' arms. We believe that Angel's Wish would have been that no other animal be subjected to pain, suffering, abandonment or neglect.

• Angel’s Wish at Guidestar.org

About the Animals of Angel’s Wish

We divert animals from ever arriving at area shelters, and as space allows, assist rescue groups and shelters. We accept only animals we have space to care for, and euthanize only for severe medical or temperament reasons. Animals stay in their current home or are cared for in volunteer foster homes until adoptive homes are found.

Before any Angel’s Wish animal is placed in a new home, he or she is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for parasites and any known medical concerns. Cats are tested for FeLV/FIV; dogs are tested for heartworm and are microchipped. Upon adoption, all animals are eligible for one month of complimentary ShelterCare Pet Insurance. 100% of adoption fees are applied to animal medical care.

Adopt a new furry friend

Our volunteer foster homes get to know their fostered animals well and understand their personalities—allowing us to make great matches between people and pets! Let us know about your family situation, current pets, and the type of pet you are looking for and we can guide you to animals that would be a great match.

How to meet Angel’s Wish animals

Our primary adoption site is the Angel’s Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center at 161 Horizon Drive, Suite 106 in Verona-just a few minutes from Madison. Visit adoptable animals, and get acquainted in private visiting rooms. Please see our Adoption page for our current hours.

You can also view pictures/descriptions of adoptable animals Adoption page. Contact the adoption coordinator listed for the animal that interests you for more information.

Stop by a regularly scheduled or special “mobile” adoption event at locations throughout Dane, Jefferson, and Rock counties. Please see our Adoption page or Events page to see where the pets will be next!

About the Pet Adoption and Resource Center

Pet lovers from across South Central Wisconsin now have an amazing destination for their pet needs. The Angel’s Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center located at 161 Horizon Drive in Verona will enable Angel’s Wish to provide even more assistance to pets and people.

Adoption Center Hours

Our standard hours are listed below. Please also refer to our Events page for special open or closed hours, and to our Adoption page for other adoption events in the area.

• Every Saturday, 10am to 4pm
• Every Sunday, 1pm to 4pm

• 2006 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2005 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2004 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2003 Annual Report (PDF)