Rock County Humane Society
222 S. Arch St., Janesville, WI 53548
RCHS Mission Statement
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (a Five-Point Plan)
- 1) Provide shelter and care for homeless animals.
- 2) Find new homes for those animals in need of re-homing.
- 3) Educate the public on responsible pet ownership.
- 4) Lower the number of unwanted animals in the community.
- 5) 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.
RCHS HISTORY
The organized humane treatment of animals in Rock County began as early as the mid 1930s. 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 fundraising efforts allowed the construction of a real shelter.
During the late 1980s, this not-for-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 1990s, the Board of Directors addressed the need to modernize the existing shelter and add more cage space for the 5,000 animals admitted annually.
In 1996, building renovations and additions were completed which included: An education room, two adoption rooms, a new heating and cooling fresh air system, improved drainage, and more cage space. The shelter can now hold approximately 175 animals comfortably.
RCHS averages about 100 adoptions each month, but the supply of available animals always seems to exceed demand. Therefore, resources are directed toward better care for the animals we currently care for, efforts to keep animals in their homes for a lifetime, and prevention of unwanted births in the future.
Rock County Humane Society, like many other shelters, is dependent upon the generous and constant support of animal lovers like you. RCHS is not affiliated with any government agency (i.e. does not receive tax funding) or the Humane Society of the United States.
Stay up to date on the latest animal news and events through our paper and electronic newsletters.
RCHS will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
Help raise money for Rock County Humane Society every time you send flowers! Fairview Florists in Janesville is teaming up with Flowers for a Good Cause to benefit local charities RCHS.
Pacesetter Alpacas and Token Creek Alpacas invite you to a free “Day on the Farm" Saturday September 25th from 9-4 and Sunday, September 26th from noon-4!
Don't miss our 19th Annual Cause for the Paws - now with a Barktoberfest celebration! Saturday, October 2nd at Schilberg Park in Milton.
