The Humane Society of Jefferson County is a small privately run non-profit shelter located in Jefferson, Wisconsin. We have been fulfilling our mission to care and provide for the lost, homeless, neglected, and abused animals of Jefferson County since 1922. Each year over 1,500 animals of all shapes and sizes are cared for in our shelter, including dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, birds, and small animals. Our staff puts forth its greatest effort to reunite owners with lost pets and to facilitate adoptions. There is no time limit on how long healthy, adoptable animals may remain with us as they await their own adoption day.

Give so it Doesn't Hurt

The HSJC spays and neuters all adoptable dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, but sometimes an animal needs extra veterinary treatment for an illness or injury. The Animal Medical Fund can be a real lifesaver for animals like Cooper, who arrived at the shelter with a gunshot wound; and Chiquito, whose mouth was full of painful, infected teeth. Because so many animals have recently been in need of some extra TLC, the fund is running very low. Won't you please click here to make a donation for those pets needing additional medical assistance so they can be healthy, happy and ready for adoption? On behalf of the animals, thank you!

Sun and Fun in Hawaii Raffle

With a cold winter approaching there's not much that sounds better than a 10 day getaway to the Big Island, especially if you'll be staying in a new three-bedroom home with a beautiful ocean view and $1,000 cash in your pocket! The HSJC is raffling off this fantastic vacation for just $10 per ticket, $50 for six tickets, and $100 for 13 tickets. The drawing will be held on March 10, 2012 and you need not be present to win. Tickets may be purchased in person at the shelter or over the phone with a credit card. Please call the shelter at 920-674-2048 with any questions.

Looking for Land

The Humane Society of Jefferson County needs your help! While we do our best to make the most of our current facility, it is an old building that we have simply out grown. Due to issues with the land itself, updating our current shelter or building an additional facility on our property is unfortunately not an option. We are now searching for a suitable piece of land, around 5-15 acres, that is centrally located in Jefferson County on which we could construct a new facility that would better meet the needs of the animals and communities we serve. If you or someone you know are looking to sell property that meets our criteria, please contact Lisa, our Executive Director, at 920-674-2048.

2012 Bare Because We Care II Calendar -- Now Half Off!

After the success of our first tastefully nude calendar of 2007, the HSJC board members, staff, and volunteers are baring it all again in our 2012 calendar. This time, the calendar proceeds will go towards the construction of our new state-of-the-art facility. Calendars are $20.00 $10.00 each and are available at a variety of locations throughout Jefferson County beginning August 8th. Calendars may also be ordered over the phone or online. For more information on how to purchase a calendar, please click here.

Community Cat Room Completed!

The new room currently offers five of our longer-term residents a better alternative to sitting in a cage while they await their adoption day. While the cat room is now open and in use, we are still trying to raise funds for cat furniture. If you'd like to donate towards this effort to enrich the lives of the cats here at the shelter, head on over to the online donation page to donate via PayPal, or if you prefer you can also drop off a donation in person or mail it to the shelter at W6510 Kiesling Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549.

Looking for Low Cost Spay/Neuter?

Shelter From the Storm, a rescue based out of Madison, WI, is now offering high quality, high volume, and low cost spay/neuters at their Spay Me! clinic. The clinic is open to everyone, there are no income guidelines or restrictions. Spay Me! also offers transport to and from the clinic for a nominal additional fee. For more information, please visit the Spay Me! website at www.spayme.com.

Join Us on Facebook!

HSJC has jumped on the bandwagon--better late than never! We're now on Facebook and would love for you to join us!

Cans for Critters

Now you can help the animals at the HSJC without it costing you a dime! We are now collecting aluminum cans to raise funds for the shelter. There is a large can kennel located in the front of the shelter where cans may be dropped off at any time.