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.
From socializing cats to walking dogs to helping at events to raising kittens, there’s a little something for everyone!
Helping pets go home again. That’s our mission every day. In 2023 alone we helped 2,274 pets find safe and loving homes.
HSSW started with folks just like you who wanted to make a difference in the lives of pets. Choose your gift type and level!
Our Services
Spay/Neuter
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is happy to offer low-cost spay and neuter services to the community.
Wellness/Vaccine Clinic
HSSW is happy to offer low-cost vaccines and wellness services to the community every Monday and Thursday from 10am-5pm.
Lost Pet Services
Losing a pet can be scary. Click the link below to check out our Lost Pet Resources and see all of the lost pets currently at HSSW.
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.
News & Announcements
An Update to HSSW Adoption Processes
We are formally announcing our practice of how we handle processing adoptions and the timing of which we do so, especially as we approach the closing hours. We do not...
‘Pup Crawl’ Set for 9-7-24
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is coordinating a 'Pup Crawl' on September 7, 2024! The Pup Crawl will feature eight stops throughout downtown Janesville and...
HSSW Named Athletes for Animals 2024 Grant Recipient
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin has been named one of the 2024 Grant Recipients by Athletes for Animals! They have graciously awarded us $1,000 to help us...
Corporate Support
Contact Us
Email Address
Phone Number
Shelter Address
Janesville, WI 53546