Operated 100% by donations, not taxpayer funding.
Sheboygan County’s only open admissions, no-kill shelter.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and no-kill shelter serving over 4,750 animals in our community every year.
Each year we see 2,000 or more pets that come in as strays and are either reclaimed or adopted out. In addition to this, we serve an average of 2,700 animals each year through our community programs.
Our Companion Animal Assistance Program (CAAP) provides pet food for a year to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Keeping animals with their families that love them is a priority.
HSSC also helps individuals working with Safe Harbor or the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter to find safe housing by holding their pet here at no cost to them.
We also offer low cost programs such as vaccine clinics, spay and neuter appointments, Trap Neuter and Return for feral cats and euthanasia and cremation services.
We are funded 100% by donations from you, our supporters to rescue, save, rehabilitate, and adopt animals in our community.
Since 1964, the Humane Society of Sheboygan County has been dedicated to its mission: prevent cruelty to animals, relieve suffering among animals, and extend humane education. We are Sheboygan County’s only open admissions shelter. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and shelter 4,700+ homeless animals every year.
The Humane Society of Sheboygan County focuses on accessible spay and neuter programs in an effort to beat animal population at its core. Creative adoption efforts and dozens of programs provide support for overlooked animals and work to place homeless animals into loving families.
In the early 1960s, a group of dedicated volunteers lead by Carol Knier, Ann Fredricks, and Sophie Gunther started the Sheboygan County Humane Society.
The capital campaign project that made this facility possible is one of renewed purpose, hope, dedication, and pride. ‘Build New Beginnings’ was something Carol herself was familiar with in her own life and the life of our organization. Carol understood new beginnings and a need to recreate herself after a motorcycle accident left her paralyzed. With the use of specially made hand controls, and the fight to be able to use them in racing, she quickly established a reputation as a remarkable driver. Determined to pave the way for a new beginning, Carol’s passion for racing blossomed into a lifelong adventure.
The generosity and support of Carol’s parents, Tom and Bea Hollfelder, has helped build this facility and has ensured that the aspirations of Humane Society of Sheboygan County become a reality. HSSC is honored to dedicate this building to be named “The Carol Hollfelder Animal Shelter”.
Carol’s love for animals has forged a legacy dedicated to pet’s health and well-being in our community for generations to come with the Humane Society of Sheboygan County Carol Hollfelder Animal Shelter.
Make a difference in a pet’s life!
Because of generous donors like you, we are able to rescue, rehabilitate, provide medical care and adopt out thousands of animals every year! The Humane Society of Sheboygan County receives no general government funding and is not affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations, such as PETA, HSUS, or ASPCA. We rely entirely on the support of generous people like you!
There is always something going on at the shelter! From kids camps to volunteer opportunities and special pet-themed days in between, our event calendar has all the details you’ll need to stay on top of what’s happening in our community.
Please ring doorbell at the Admissions door.
Contact Sheboygan Police Department’s non-emergency number at (920) 459-3333 to request an officer. The police department has access to the shelter.
3209 North 21st Street
Sheboygan, WI 53083
Wisconsin Dog Seller’s License:
DATCP# 268221-DS // 507095-DS
*The Following animals and conditions are excluded from the SNAP program:
