Bitter Root Humane Association

Bitter Root Humane Association 262 Fairgrounds Rd. Hamilton, MT 59840
[email protected]
Phone: 406.363.5311

JASPER HAS BEEN ADOPTED! 🐶🎉 We are so happy for him and his new 🥰
01/10/2026

JASPER HAS BEEN ADOPTED! 🐶🎉 We are so happy for him and his new 🥰

01/10/2026

INCOMING! Our from have landed and are on their way to the shelter! 🐶❤️ Thanks to for another mission and for entrusting us with their precious, little ones. 🥰 Come visit and meet the sweeties!

Poppy is such a lovable young pup, and she’s ready to find her home! Poppy loves absolutely everyone she meets. She is...
01/10/2026

Poppy is such a lovable young pup, and she’s ready to find her home! Poppy loves absolutely everyone she meets. She is so wiggly, snuggly, and as you can see from her pictures, she literally smiles when she gets attention! She’s a friendly, social girl who does wonderfully with other dogs and even cats, making her a great addition to any household. Poppy already knows her basic commands and is a smart, eager learner. She’s still working on her leash manners, so her future family should be ready to continue her training and help her build confidence on walks. At mealtimes, Poppy can be a bit protective of her food and treats, so she does best with supervised feeding and an adopter who understands positive, consistent training. With guidance and routine, she continues to make great progress. Poppy would thrive in a home that can offer structure, and lots of love. In return, she’ll give loyalty, companionship, and plenty of puppy affection.

Abbey has been 🐶The first day of starts now! ❤️
01/09/2026

Abbey has been 🐶The first day of starts now! ❤️

Thank you to Trapper Creek Job Corp for their continuing work on our storage area!
01/09/2026

Thank you to Trapper Creek Job Corp for their continuing work on our storage area!

Thanks to our at for their generous donation! They’re kickstarting 2026 for us by offering $50 of every roof installa...
01/09/2026

Thanks to our at for their generous donation! They’re kickstarting 2026 for us by offering $50 of every roof installation this year for the animals in our care. ❤️🐶😻

PEARL HAS BEEN ADOPTED!
01/08/2026

PEARL HAS BEEN ADOPTED!

We are closing at 5pm today. We’ll be open to the public during regular hours tomorrow; 1-6pm.
01/08/2026

We are closing at 5pm today. We’ll be open to the public during regular hours tomorrow; 1-6pm.

Bear has been adopted! little one ❤️🐶
01/08/2026

Bear has been adopted! little one ❤️🐶

Scrumples has been ! 🐶
01/08/2026

Scrumples has been ! 🐶

Meet the sweetest, snuggliest senior boy, Juneau! This boy was well loved and you can tell by how wiggly and well adjust...
01/08/2026

Meet the sweetest, snuggliest senior boy, Juneau! This boy was well loved and you can tell by how wiggly and well adjusted he is! Juneau loves a good came of fetch and tug and he likes his toys. He loves female dogs, but can be selective with other males. Juneau is fully house broken and crate trained. He grew up with small children and is wonderful with them. He can be protective of his people and his toys. He’s great on a leash, knows his commands, comes when he is called and is a calm car rider. Cats are an unknown. Juneau is a dog you really must meet to see how he smiles, wiggles, and is just sweet. He loves people. He is also a very unique looking lab mix, having some little scruffy hairs, that makes him almost “doodle” looking, and extra cute!

Address

262 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT
59840

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14063635311

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Who We Are

The Bitter Root Humane Association was formed in 1972 by a group of local animal lovers. At that time they built a shelter on Adirondac Street in Hamilton. In December of 1982 the City of Hamilton took over the property for a septic treatment plant. Without the necessary funds to relocate, the shelter was forced to close. Homes were found for the remaining animals and the shelter was dismantled. A new Board was chosen in 1983 and in 1984, Countess Margarite Bessenyey came to the rescue and gave the group land on Fairgrounds Road with a ninety-nine year lease. Six years later, in 1990 the Bessenyey Estate deeded the land to the Bitter Root Humane Association.

Betty Cook, as President in 1984, led the volunteers in raising money for the shelter. They did everything from holding dances to bake sales and raffles. Even without a shelter, they did the best they could and placed many stray animals and answered cruelty calls. By January of 1985, they had enough money (approximately $100,000.00) to put out for bids to build their shelter and building began in May 1985. That building is the current shelter facility at 262 Fairgrounds Road.