Jefferson County Humane Society celebrates 100th anniversary with block party

People of all ages are invited to the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s free Block Party, according to information released by the society.  

The event will be held Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s (HSJC) shelter, W6127 Kiesling Road. The shelter is located between Fort Atkinson and Jefferson. The party will be held outside. 

The block party is being held in celebration of the HSJC’s 100th anniversary, the release stated, and will feature animal presentations, food trucks, a variety of vendors, a beer tent courtesy of Mr. Brews Taphouse for those 21 and older, music, raffles, a bounce house, yard games, face painting, and more.

There is no cost to attend the event, but donations of cash or items from the HSJC’s wish list are greatly appreciated, the release noted.  

“This party is for humans only so please leave your pets at home,” the release continued.  

Additionally, the shelter will be open to the public at 1 p.m. and a limited number of people will be able to go inside at one time.

About the Humane Society of Jefferson County

According to the release, the Humane Society of Jefferson County has been serving people and pets in the community since 1922. The society offers a wide range of community animal services and humane education while providing lifesaving care to an average of 1,000 stray, surrendered, abandoned, neglected, and abused animals each year.

Aria and Tucker Romagna of Lake Mills greet a rescue lizard at an event held last year in support of the Humane Society of Jefferson County. File photo/Chris Spangler. 

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