Rock County Humane Society

Our Pet List

History Of Who We Are

Although the organized humane treatment of animals in Rock County began as early as the mid 1930's, the Rock veterinarian from Milton and concerned citizens from across the county joined forces and resources to purchase land on Arch street in Janesville to house unwanted and homeless pets. This property, located almost at the center of the county, had good usable farm buildings that served as shelter for the increasing numbers of needy animals until 1976 when fund raising efforts allowed the construction of a real shelter. During the late 1980's, this non-profit organization was approached by a number of municipalities to act as their stray holding facility. This increased the need for a larger facility and in the early 1990's the 20 member Board of Directors addressed the need to modernize the existing shelter and add more kennel space for the 3,000 animals seen yearly. In 1996, the building renovations and additions were completed, which included an education room, two adoption rooms, a new heating and cooling fresh air system, better drainage and more kennel space. The shelter can now hold approximately 175 animals comfortably. Education and prevention of stray animals are the focus now for this organization. Rock County Humane Society averages about 100 adoptions each month, but the supply of adoptable animals exceeds demand, so efforts and resources are directed at better care for the animals we have and prevention of future unwanted births. This Humane Society, like most, is dependent upon the generous and continuous support of people who love animals. By the virtue of their time and financial support, this shelter continues to serve Rock County's homeless and abused pets.

Adoption Procedure

Please visit Petfinder and the RCHS website often as we get new animals in every day.

1) Please visit our website www.rockcountyhumanesociety.com We are open from 1-5:00pm Tuesday through Sunday and from 1-7:00pm on Monday.

All adopters must be 18 years of age or older.

Fees: Please see our website www.rockcountyhumanesociety.com for a current listing of our adoption fees. All adoption fees include spay or neuter, distemper vaccination, deworming, and microchip.
Adopted dogs must leave the shelter on a leash. You may bring your own leash or purchase one from the shelter. Adopted cats must leave the shelter in a travel carrier. You may bring your own carrier or purchase one for $5 from the shelter.

Our goal is to place each animal in a happy, healthy, and safe environment. At the same time, we want to provide you with an animal that will give you years of pleasure and enjoyment.

Come Visit Us!

We are located at 222 S. Arch Street, Janesville, WI. We are 45 minutes from Madison and 1 1/2 hours from Milwaukee.

From the South: Take I43 South to the I90 West Exit (towards Madison). Take I90 to Avalon Road Exit. Left on Avalon Road to Hwy. 51. Right on Hwy. 51 to Rockport Road. Left on Rockport Road to Arch Street. Right on Arch Street to the shelter (left side of road).
From the North: Take I-90 East to Exit #175A exit (you will merge onto Racine Street). Take Racine street to Center Avenue. Take a right on Center Avenue to Court Street (car wash and Walgreens on right - railroad tracks on left). Left onto Court Street about 1 mile until you come to Arch Street (Pizza Hut on left corner). Left onto Arch Street and shelter is 2 blocks up on right-hand side of Street.

Rock County Humane Society
222 S. Arch Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Hours: 1-7:00pm Mondays and 1-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday

Phone: (608)752-5622 / Fax (608) 752-4201
Email: director@rockcountyhumanesociety.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter

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