MADACC

What MADACC does

MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) is a governmental animal control agency created in 1996 and opened on August 1, 1999, by an intergovernmental cooperation council of 19 Milwaukee County municipalities. It operates an open-admission shelter in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin that is legally mandated to accept all stray animals from member municipalities under Wisconsin State Statute, and is the only entity authorized to perform stray holds in the county. Core services include stray intake and sheltering, lost-and-found pet reunification (including microchip scanning), animal adoption, pet licensing for all 19 member municipalities, and low-cost spay/neuter, vaccination, microchipping, and end-of-life services. Supplementary programs include foster care, Weekenders sleepover placements, Fido Field Trips (same-day outings), Wild Tunes music therapy, and corporate group volunteering.

The organization runs on a hybrid operating model: government appropriations from the 19 member municipalities form the core funding stream, supplemented by licensing fees ($12 altered / $24 intact annually), adoption fees ($75-$500 for dogs; kittens and specialty cats $125-$300; cats 5+ months fee-waived), service fees (spay/neuter $125-$225, rabies $30, microchip $30, end-of-life $125-$140 including cremation), impound and boarding fees, and donations via PayPal, Friends of MADACC, Chewy and Amazon wish lists, and planned giving. Technology is light: no proprietary platforms are identified; MADACC relies on third-party SaaS including 24PetConnect (adoption and lost/found listings), Petco Love Lost (map-based lost-and-found), Volgistics (volunteer management), Calendly/madacc.as.me (appointment scheduling), and an online licensing portal via Licensepet.com.

Customer segments span Milwaukee County residents needing licensing, vaccinations, and lost-pet recovery; adopters and fosters; volunteer networks; and rescue/transfer partners throughout Wisconsin. The agency is governed by a Board of Directors and Operations Committee with one vote per municipality and processes 10,000-13,000 animals annually - more than any other animal control organization in Wisconsin.

Name

MADACC

Legal name

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

Website

https://madacc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MADACC is a governmental animal control agency operating the only authorized stray-hold shelter for Milwaukee County's 19 municipalities, providing adoption, licensing, low-cost veterinary services, and lost-pet reunification to county residents and rescue partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Control Services

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAL

Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAE

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAD

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAK

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

Keywords

• Animal control services
• Animal shelter adoption
• Pet licensing services
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Stray animal recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded through intergovernmental cooperation of 19 Milwaukee County municipalities. Annual budget approved by MADACC Board of Directors and member municipalities. Governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from each municipality.
2. Adoption Fees: Fee-based adoptions for animals. Dogs $75-$500, kittens $125, specialty/purebred cats $125-$300. Cats 5+ months fee waived (only $12 license fee for Milwaukee County residents).
3. Licensing Fees: Annual dog and cat licenses required for Milwaukee County residents. Altered animals $12, intact animals $24, with late fees after April 1.
4. Service Fees: Low-cost spay/neuter services ($225 dogs, $125 cats), vaccines, microchipping ($30), dog park permits, end-of-life/cremation services.
5. Donations: Direct donations via PayPal, planned giving program, Friends of MADACC fundraising, corporate donations, wish list contributions (Chewy, Amazon). Donations support Animal Medical Care Fund and spay/neuter fund.
6. Impound and Reclaim Fees: Impound fees ($30 licensed, $40 unlicensed), boarding fees ($25/day general, $30/day medical), leash/carrier fees, rabies vaccine fees, municipal ordinance fees collected on behalf of municipalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) operates as a public animal shelter and control agency serving 19 municipalities in Milwaukee County. It provides animal impound and sheltering, pet adoption, pet licensing for member municipalities, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, microchipping, end-of-life/cremation services, and lost-and-found pet recovery. The organization is funded by member municipalities and supported by donations and Friends of MADACC.

Product overview

MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) is a governmental animal control agency providing comprehensive animal care and control services for Milwaukee County's 19 municipalities. The organization operates as a unified shelter with multiple integrated service programs rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include animal admission and sheltering, lost and found pet reunification, animal adoption (both traditional and Pre-Select), and volunteer/foster programs. Supplementary services include low-cost spay/neuter, vaccination clinics, microchipping, pet licensing, and end-of-life services. Specialized programs include Fido Field Trips, Weekenders foster sleepovers, Wild Tunes music therapy, and enrichment toy programs. The shelter partners with online platforms (24PetConnect, Petco Love Lost) for adoptable animal visibility and lost pet matching, and uses Volgistics for volunteer management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lost and Found Pet Services Service helping Milwaukee County residents locate lost pets and reunite found stray animals with their owners, using online intake and shelter holds.
• Animal Adoption Program Adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals housed at the MADACC shelter, targeted at Milwaukee County residents and the general public.
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services Subsidized spay/neuter surgeries offered to the public through MADACC's in-house clinic and partner veterinary locations, targeted at pet owners seeking affordable sterilization.
• Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic Affordable rabies and other vaccinations plus microchip implantation for dogs, cats, and ferrets, available to the general public via walk-in or scheduled appointments.
• Pet Licensing Issuance and renewal of dog and cat licenses for residents of MADACC's 19 member municipalities, with discounted rates for sterilized animals and senior citizens.
• Dog Park Permit Sales Sale of Milwaukee County dog park permits, required for residents to access designated off-leash park areas.
• End-of-Life and Cremation Services Pet end-of-life and cremation services (private and communal) for the public, including keepsake options.
• Pit Bull/Rottweiler Ordinance Compliance Seminar Mandatory educational seminar required by the City of Milwaukee for owners of pit bulls and Rottweilers to comply with the city's breed ordinance.
• Weekenders Foster Program Weekend foster placement for shelter dogs with a $75 refundable deposit, providing temporary in-home care to reduce kennel stress.
• Animal Impound and Sheltering Municipal animal control and sheltering services, including intake of stray, surrendered, and confiscated animals for the 19 member municipalities.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VCA MECA (Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency veterinary care partner for animals requiring immediate medical attention outside MADACC operating hours. Located at 2735C W Rawson Ave, Franklin, WI 53132. Animals with active bleeding, motor vehicle injuries, or critical conditions are referred to VCA MECA.
• Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center (WCVC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for low-cost spay/neuter opportunities and additional veterinary services. WCVC provides services MADACC cannot perform in-house. MADACC has worked with WCVC for over a decade, completing hundreds of spay/neuter surgeries and other procedures.
• Friends of MADACC (FOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit support organization providing volunteers, educational programs, foster care, dog walking, and cat socialization. Funds raised support facility improvements, spay/neuter programs, wellness programs, and educational initiatives like Battle Against Dogfighting (BAD). Ensures donations stay in Milwaukee County.
• Lost Dogs of WisconsinsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLost pet reunification partner. MADACC partners with Lost Dogs of Wisconsin to help increase odds of getting pets back home safely without a trip to MADACC.
• Best Friends Animal SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo-Kill 2025 network partner. Supports MADACC's mission to save lives and achieve no-kill status in Milwaukee County.
• Shelter Animals CountsupportingOthersData tracking partner providing standardized metrics for animal shelter data. Supports transparency in shelter operations and outcomes.
• Shelter Pet ProjectsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational database partner for shelter pet data. Helps promote adoptable animals through data sharing.
• Humane Association of Shelter Success (HASS)supportingOthersPartner network for shelter animals count initiative supporting best practices in animal sheltering.
• 24PetConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform providing lost and found pet listings, adoptable animal search, and online reporting tools for Found Animals, Lost Animals, and Adoptable Animals.
• Petco Love LostsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLost and found pets map integration. Allows owners and finders to connect directly through the app to avoid MADACC custody when possible.
• Chewy Wish ListsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerChewy platform hosting MADACC's wish list for direct donations of pet food and supplies.
• Amazon WishlistsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon platform hosting MADACC's wish list for direct donations of supplies and enrichment items.
• United Spay AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational alliance promoting affordable, accessible, and timely spay/neuter services. Connects MADACC to resources for reducing pet overpopulation.
• Wild TunessupportingOthersMusic therapy program for shelter animals. Students, amateur and professional musicians provide enrichment through volunteer music sessions at MADACC.
• Pets Find Help DatabasesupportingTechnology or IntegrationNational database for pet owners to find local assistance resources. MADACC directs residents to this database for comprehensive help options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization providing sheltering, spay/neuter, anti-cruelty, and advocacy services. Operates the ASPCA Adoption Center in NYC and supports municipal shelters nationally through grants and programs.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Large national animal welfare organization focused on policy advocacy, rescue, and direct care. Provides shelter support, disaster response, and training to municipal shelters like MADACC.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy organization and No-Kill 2025 network lead. Active MADACC partner providing programmatic support, transfer networks, and best-practice frameworks; operates sanctuary in Kanab, UT and coordinates nationwide shelter initiatives.

Regional players

• Elmbrook Humane Society: Brookfield, WI-based animal shelter serving suburban Waukesha County with adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and humane education. Comparable scale and service mix to MADACC at a single-county level.
• Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS): Waukesha County-based animal shelter serving suburban Milwaukee with adoption, spay/neuter, training, and humane education. Geographic neighbor of MADACC with similar service mix but a county-level focus rather than MADACC's multi-municipal commission model.

Direct peers

• Austin Animal Center: Large municipal open-admission animal shelter in Austin, TX handling intake, adoption, licensing, and enforcement. Operates at similar intake scale (15,000+ animals/year) with comparable government-funded service delivery model.
• Wisconsin Humane Society: Wisconsin's largest animal welfare nonprofit, headquartered in Milwaukee with multiple campuses offering adoption, spay/neuter, training, and behavior services. Operates in the same geographic market as MADACC and previously handled animal control services before MADACC's founding.
• Chicago Animal Care & Control: Municipal open-admission animal control agency serving Chicago with stray intake, adoption, licensing, and enforcement. Closest structural analog to MADACC as a government open-admission shelter with regulatory mandate over stray holds.

Others

• Petco Love Lost: National lost-and-found pet reunification platform operated by Petco Love. Active MADACC technology partner enabling direct owner-finder matches to bypass shelter intake where possible.
• 24PetConnect: Pet adoption and lost/found platform serving municipal shelters. MADACC's core adoption and lost-pet listing technology partner, providing searchable animal databases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MADACC
• Facebookfacebook.com/MADACCWI
• Instagraminstagram.com/adoptmadacc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madacc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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