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
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
November 2nd – 30th | Regular Adoption Hours | HSSW
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! To celebrate, we’re lowering all senior dog adoption fees to $100. Our senior cat adoption fees are already WAIVED thanks to the Cat-R-Walkin’ Home Fund, so our senior cats adopted in November will go home with a special goody bag.
Adopters must still follow all normal adoption processes to adopt a pet and pay for any additional required purchases. If you’ve been thinking about adding to your family – now’s the time!
Nov
2-30
Howl at the Moon Luminary Walk
November 13th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | HSSW
Join HSSW on Friday, November 13th, between the hours of 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM for a night-time lighted walk on our trails! This event is free to the public.
We will have hot cocoa and sweets available, Pup Cups for our four-legged friends, and raffle baskets to be won as well. And of course, donations are always welcome as are well-mannered and leashed dogs.
Special thank you to our sponsors – Culver’s, Janesville Veterinary Clinic, & American Family Insurance Agent Colleen Frentzel!
Tell your friends, we can’t wait to see you there!
Nov
13
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
November 21st | 10am-2pm | Rotary Gardens
Bring out the whole family (yes, your four-legged family members, too!) and capture some holiday memories with professional photos by the talented Have Camera Wisconsin at the beautiful Rotary Botanical Gardens! NEW THIS YEAR – Santa AND Mrs. Claus will be joining us! You can choose to have your photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus or keep it all about your own family. Either way, it’s sure to be a fun holiday memory!
And the best part? Portraits are just $20! That’s a GREAT deal for you and a wonderful way to support the pets still searching for their forever homes this holiday season. Cash, credit card, and Venmo accepted at the event. And all photos will be available for digital download after the event!
Nov
21
Community Business Support
Contact Us
Email Address
Phone Number
Shelter Address
Janesville, WI 53546