Rock County Humane Society

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About RCHS

Rock County Humane Society is a private, non-profit animal shelter located in Janesville, WI. We serve the community through animal intake and adoptions and also provide stray animal control for most municipalities in Rock County.

RCHS Mission Statement
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (a Five-Point Plan)

Provide shelter and care for homeless animals.
Find new homes for those animals in need of re-homing.
Educate the public on responsible pet ownership.
Lower the number of unwanted animals in the community.
Respond to, and assist with, investigation of cruelty and neglected animals.

Our Vision
A safe and loving home for every adoptable animal and humane treatment for all.

Adoption Procedure

Please visit Petfinder and the RCHS website often as we get new animals in every day. Our web site: www.rockcountyhumanesociety.com is updated hourly with the most current information about our adoptable animals. Our Petfinder pet list is maintained through the help of our dedicated volunteers, and is usually updated every few days.

1) Please visit our website www.rockcountyhumanesociety.com We are open Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 12pm-7:00pm, closed on Wednesday, and open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-5:00pm.

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, vaccinations, testing, 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 $8 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: 12-7:00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri and 12-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday and closed on Wednesday

Phone: (608)752-5622 / Fax (608) 752-4201
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter

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