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
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
Empty the Shelters Adoption Event
May 2 – 14
Through the support of the Bissell Pet Foundation, we are able to reduce adoption fees during this time period! After you fall in love with your new best friend, you can spin our ‘Wheel of Adoption Fees’ to see what your adoption fee is – adoption fees will range between $0-$25.
2
May
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
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