Below are previews of our upcoming events. To learn more about each event, click on the photo for the event.
To view all of our 2024 events, please check out our Calendar of Events.
Cutest Pet Contest
April 1 – 30
Is your pet worthy of a coveted spot on our 2025 Cutest Pets Calendar? Here’s your chance to put your beloved companion in the spotlight! It only costs $10 to register! Plus, voting is easy – one vote costs $1. And you can vote as often as you want!
1
Apr
Dine Around Town – Noodles + Co.
Each month, a local restaurant partners with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin for one night and a portion of the proceeds are donated back to help pets go home!
17
Apr
Cats N’ Mats Yoga Event
Join us for a little morning yoga featuring adoptable cats! There are only 12 spots available, so don’t wait to grab your ticket!
20
Apr
Mounds Outreach Event
Join us out at the Janesville Mounds to learn more about HSSW and meet some of our adoptable animals! Volunteers will be on-site to answer all your questions.
20
Apr
Pooch Pull
The Alaskan Malamute Club will be back with their amazing athletic pups! Join us for a great competition, yummy food, & pawsome raffle baskets!
21
Apr
Barn on Prairie Open House
Join us for a heartwarming day filled with their favorite event vendors, live music from Bree Morgan, refreshing drinks, and an exciting silent auction—all in support of helping pets go home.
28
Apr
Kitten Shower
Come out to Timberhill Winery to bask in all the kitten glory and maybe even add one to your family! There will be children’s activities, raffle baskets, and the opportunity to play with kittens!
28
apr
Petco Outreach Event
Join us out at the Janesville Petco to learn more about HSSW and meet some of our adoptable animals! Volunteers will be on-site to answer all your questions.
4
May
Dog Mom Day
Get ready for a day out on Timberhill’s patio filled with tail-waggin’ fun, professional photos by Rural Vibe Photography, caricatures, and yummy dog treats for sale!
5
May
Bags & Wags Cornhole Tournament
Come to play or come to watch. Mystery wagon raffle packed with over $1,100 worth of prizes, 50/50 raffles, good food, good drinks, and great company! All well-mannered and leashed dogs are welcome!
23
Jun
Skelly’s Donut Dash
On Saturday, August 3rd, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to race or mosey through Skelly’s 6-acre sunflower field, scenic nearby roads, and strawberry beds, with an apple cider donut waiting at the finish line. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
3
Aug