Welcome to HSSW
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (formerly the Rock County Humane Society) is a private nonprofit 501c3 organization whose mission is to provide shelter and humane care to lost and homeless pets, reunite lost pets with their families, promote positive pet adoptions and educate our community in order to inspire compassion and responsible pet guardianship.
We’re Here to Help
Adopt
We would love to help you find your new furry friend – dog, cat, or critter! Click the link below to view all of our adoptable pets.
Vet Care
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is happy to offer low-cost spay/neuter services & vaccine/wellness services to the community.
I Lost My Pet
Losing a pet can be scary. Click the link below to see all of the lost pets currently at HSSW and check out our Lost Pet Tips.
A Small Donation Goes
a Long Way
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin started with folks just like you who wanted to be the voice for animals in our community. You can choose your gift type and level—every gift makes a beautiful difference! As a non-profit with more than 50% of our funding coming from donations and grants, we thank you for helping us fulfill our mission: Helping pets go home again. We could not do it without you.
Get Involved with HSSW
Volunteer
From socializing cats to walking dogs to helping at events to assisting in our surgery suite, there’s a little something for everyone!
Foster
Fostering is a loving way to help a shelter animal acclimate to a home setting before being adopted into a permanent home.
Events
HSSW puts on events of all types throughout each year – fundraisers, outreach events, community events, and more. See you there!
Featured Events
Rescue Effect Adoption Event #3
September 11th | 12pm-7pm | HSSW
From August through October, we’re teaming up with the ASPCA for a nationwide campaign called The Rescue Effect to help more animals find homes. Join us! We have pets of all sizes, ages and wonderful personalities available for adoption — maybe your home is the one they’ve been waiting for!
When you choose adoption, you’ll welcome home the best friend you’ve been dreaming of, and another animal will finally get the care and shelter they need. It’s a ripple: When you adopt one, you save many more. That’s The Rescue Effect. Read More…
Sept
11
Sips & Tails on the Trails
September 12th | 3pm-6pm | HSSW Trails
Sips & Tails is a unique outdoor fundraiser that invites guests to enjoy a scenic wine and beer walk along our shelter’s natural trails while supporting our mission. This event offers a relaxed and engaging way to connect with the community, explore the outdoors, and meet some of our adoptable pets along the way.
Sept
12
Puppy & Kitten Shower
September 27th | 12pm-4pm | Sunny + Olive
Our friends at Sunny + Olive are hosting a puppy & kitten shower for our animal friends in need at the HSSW! Come out for an afternoon full of cuddles, cuteness, and giving back! Plus, bring in a donation item for HSSW and receive 10% off your purchase at Sunny + Olive!
Sept
27
Community Business Support
Contact Us
Email Address
Phone Number
Shelter Address
Janesville, WI 53546