🎄🐾 Still want to give this holiday season? Visit our Holiday Hope Tree! Pick a shelter pet’s wishlist item, buy a gift, and place it under the tree to make their Christmas morning extra special. ✨💛
🙏 Thank you to Lemke Fence, our 2025 Bronze Shelter Sponsor! Your support helps us care for animals and our community. 💛
Interested in becoming a 2026 sponsor? Learn more: hsjc-wis.com/donate/spons...
or email mcummings@hsjc-wis.com
Join us for Check the Chip on December 16th from 2–6 PM at the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Pets must arrive on leash or in a carrier.
Microchip scanning to ensure your info is up to date
$20 microchips
🐾 Meet Niah! 🐾
This sweet 7-year-old loves people, cuddles, and staying active. Playful yet affectionate, she’s ready for walks, games, and snuggles. Could you be the one to give Niah her forever home? ❤️🐶
Jane is a sweet, affectionate girl who loves people and enjoys quiet companionship. She’s missing her right eye, but it doesn’t affect her at all—she’s fully healed and gets around just fine. If you’re looking for a gentle, loving companion, Jane is ready to meet you. 💛
🐱13 cats, 🐶13 dogs, and 🐹 1 hamster found loving homes last week, including 3 long-term resident!
Thank you to all of our adopters! 💜
🐾 Meet June Bug! This playful 2-year-old loves swimming, walks, and showing off her tricks. She previously lived with very young kids and did great, and she’s done well with another dog here. Returned through no fault of her own, she’s ready for a new adventure with a loving family! 💛🐶
Huge shoutout to Phi Delta Theta at UWW for their amazing dedication! 💙 From Trunk or Treat to bingo night to helping at our Rabies Clinic, they always show up with enthusiasm and kindness. We’re so grateful for their support and impact. Thank you, Phi Delta Theta! 🙌
🐾 Meet Trixie! This 5-year-old fluffy sweetheart starts off a bit shy, but once she feels safe, her gentle, loving side shines. She adores soft head scratches and never turns down a Churu. Trixie has waited a while for her family, so her adopter can name their own adoption fee! Come meet her! 💛😺
🐾 Happy Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! 🐾
Today we honor every shelter pet—those still waiting and those already living their best lives. 💙🏡
Have a heartwarming shelter pet story? Share it below so we can celebrate them with you! 🐶🐱
Registration closes at 12 PM today for Pet Photos with Santa.
Join us Saturday, December 6th from 11:00 AM–1:30 PM for a photo session with photographer Lisa Stone. Your $35 session includes 1–2 digital photos.
To register before the noon deadline, call 920-674-2048 or email mcummings@hsjc-wis.com
9 pets found loving homes last week, including 2 long-term resident! Congratulations to:
🐱 Cats: Gasolina & Diesel, Maple, Mocha, Spaghetti (22 days), Bacon & Tomato & Amber
🐰Bunny: Ariel (59 day)
Thank you to all of our adopters! 💜
Bernie’s licking his lips just thinking about Texas Roadhouse! Now through Dec 3, buy gift cards online and 10% supports pets like him at the HSJC. Digital cards arrive by Dec 10. Bernie can't drop the link so you'll find it on our website!
Thank you for your incredible Giving Tuesday support! Your generosity gives animals the care, safety, and second chances they deserve. Every happy ending is because of you. All of us at HSJC, including June Bug, are so grateful. 💛
Today, Dec 2nd, your Giving Tuesday gift helps pets like Cricket! After arriving with a fractured leg, she received lifesaving care and is now thriving in a forever home. Your donation triples thanks to a $5,000 match. Give today to make more second chances possible! 💛
Help pets like Sandy when you donate to HSJC! 💛
Your Giving Tuesday donation triples thanks to a $5,000 match—$1 to your chosen fund, $1 to general care, $1 to Community Cats. More care, more second chances. Donate Dec 2 to make it count!
Pet Photos with Santa is on Saturday, December 6th from 11:00 AM–1:30 PM. Each $35 session comes with 1–2 digital photos.
Spots are limited and appointments are required.
Reserve your time by calling 920-674-2048 or emailing Madison at mcummings@hsjc-wis.com.
Let the festive countdown begin! 🎅✨
Harrison wants to buy Texas Roadhouse gift cards to help shelter pets, but he has no thumbs.
You do! Order online through Dec 3 and 10% benefits HSJC animals.
Link in comments!
Our next Check the Chip is December 16th from 2–6 PM!
What we are offering:
• FREE microchip scanning
• $20 microchipping
• Help registering or updating your chip information — even if your pet is already chipped!
📝 Important:
• All dogs must be on leashes
• All cats must be in carriers
Abandoned in a bag at a Milwaukee laundromat, Fabric Softener & Dryer Sheet still loved and trusted people. They were adopted quickly and are now treasured companions in loving homes. 💙🐾
Help pets like them by donating on Giving Tuesday, Dec 2, when donations are tripled up to $5,000.
It’s a snow day! Due to the weather, the shelter will be closed to visitors. Javi wants everyone to stay safe and cozy at home today, but he’s looking forward to meeting you on Monday!
🥳🐾 Today’s the day!
Our Free-Fur-All is happening today from 1–5 PM, and here are just a few of the items you’ll be able to find!
We’ll have pet supplies, food, bedding, kitchenware, and more — all completely free. Donations are welcome but never expected.
Wish list with the following items: Purina ONE dry cat, kitten, dog, and puppy food; Canned cat, kitten, dog, or puppy food; cat toys; rawhide-alternative dog chews; soft dog treats; solid-colored throw blankets; wild bird seed & suet; garbage bags (13 & 39+ gallon); HE liquid laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, paper towels. Address: W6127 Kiesling Rd, Jefferson WI.
Are you heading out to brave the crowds this Black Friday? The pets at the shelter have put together a wish list of the things they need most.
Every donation, big or small, brings comfort and happiness to those who can't say 'thank you' but wag their tails and purr in gratitude. 💙🐾
🐾 Free-Fur-All is tomorrow!🎉
Join us November 28 from 1–5 PM for our community giveaway event.
Here is a sneak peak at available items!
We’ll have a variety of items available — pet supplies, food, bedding, kitchenware, and more — all for free. Donations are welcome but never required.
🦃❤️ Happy Thanksgiving!
Louise wants to remind everyone that we are closed today for the holiday so our staff and volunteers can enjoy time with their families. Don’t worry, our team is still here caring for all the animals.
We’ll be open again for adoptions tomorrow from 1–6 PM.
Enjoy your day!
Gemma’s story shows what donors make possible.
She arrived on an emergency wildfire transport from California after 8 months at her former shelter. Just 3 days after arriving, she was adopted!
On Giving Tuesday, Dec 2, every gift is TRIPLED up to $5,000.
Let’s do more big things for pets in need!
🐾 Darla wants to remind everyone that we will be closed tomorrow, November 28th, for Thanksgiving.
We will open back up for adoptions on Friday, November 29th, from 1pm–6pm.
Wishing you all a warm and happy holiday! 🧡
Congratulations to the 13 cats and 5 dogs, including 5 long-term residents, who found loving homes last week! Thank you to all of our adopters! 💜
Pictured:🐶 Bacon, 🐱Niles, 🐶 Samson,🐱 Smokie & Bandit (20 days)
Fuella & Feteasca are the sweetest bonded duo ever! These two are playful, loving, and never far from each other’s side. After waiting patiently for their forever family, these girls are more than ready to settle in, and their adopter can name their own adoption fee!
