Humane Society of the Black Hills

The Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has worked with the community to provide shelter and care for lost and abused animals for 50 years. Incorporated on November 29, 1968, the HSBH currently operates the only major animal shelter west of the Missouri River in South Dakota. Each year, the humane society rescues more than 5,000 animals. Because of the shortage of shelters, animals are picked up and brought to our shelter from as many as 20 different counties. We are also an open admissions shelter meaning no animal will be turned away. We are not affiliated with any other humane societies and rely on public funding and donations from our community to help us keep the doors open. Donations to national groups do not reach the pets that stay with us If you want to support your local animals and families who need it most, please support your local Humane Society of the Black Hills. The HSBH also provides animal welfare services and hum...