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
Wineo Bingo
August 7th | 6pm-7pm | Timber Hill Winery
Get ready for a paw-some night of sips, smiles, and bingo! Join us for Wineo Bingo at Timber Hill Winery from 6pm-7pm. Grab your lucky charm and a glass of your favorite Timber Hill wine and settle in for a few exciting rounds of bingo. There will be fabulous prizes, lots of laughs, and best of all—ALL donations to play go directly to HSSW to help our furry friends find their forever homes. Whether you’re a bingo boss or just here for the wine vibes, this night is sure to be filled with fun, friendship, and feel-good moments. Let’s raise our glasses—and some tails—for a great cause!
Aug
7
Flow for Furbabies
August 15th | 9:30am-10:30am | HSSW
Join HSSW for a morning yoga practice lead by Lifestyle Focus Fitness! Ages 10+ are welcome to join. It is preferred that you bring your own yoga mat with you, but we will have a few to borrow if needed.
This event runs from 9:30am-10:30am at HSSW. There are only 12 spots available, so don’t wait to sign up! You can sign up HERE. Plus, the cost is only $25 with $10 coming back to HSSW as a donation!
Aug
15
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
Community Business Support
Contact Us
Email Address
Phone Number
Shelter Address
Janesville, WI 53546