Bitter Root Humane Association

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

UPDATE: Coco!! She is absolutely the sweetest most beautiful Girl Kitty in the World. We adore her...and she has brought...
12/21/2025

UPDATE: Coco!! She is absolutely the sweetest most beautiful Girl Kitty in the World. We adore her...and she has brought so much love and “Sass” into our hearts!! ❤️

Jasper visited today and told him he would REALLY REALLY like to be 🎅🏻🎄
12/20/2025

Jasper visited today and told him he would REALLY REALLY like to be 🎅🏻🎄

We love to see our out loving life! We’re at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds until four! Come see all the fabulous gi...
12/20/2025

We love to see our out loving life! We’re at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds until four! Come see all the fabulous gifts for the holidays! 🐶🎄🎅🏻❤️

UPDATE! Lucy came back to the shelter! She is Safe and ready for dinner! Hamilton area, please keep your eyes out for Lu...
12/20/2025

UPDATE!
Lucy came back to the shelter! She is Safe and ready for dinner!

Hamilton area, please keep your eyes out for Lucy. She was last seen near the Hamilton Heights football field. She is very sweet, a little shy.
Please call 406.363.5311 with any new sightings.

We’re here at Ravalli County Fairgrounds ready to be wrapped up your gifts!
12/20/2025

We’re here at Ravalli County Fairgrounds ready to be wrapped up your gifts!

TODAY! We’ll be wrapping and selling Big Creek in support of the shelter! We might even have a or two with us. 🎄😉 ...
12/20/2025

TODAY! We’ll be wrapping and selling Big Creek in support of the shelter! We might even have a or two with us. 🎄😉 Get a photo with Santa! 🐶🎅🏻

Another update: Bodie’s eyes are filled with Christmas wonder and wanted to thank everyone who helped him find home fo...
12/20/2025

Another update: Bodie’s eyes are filled with Christmas wonder and wanted to thank everyone who helped him find home for the holidays!

Update from Mercury’s family: “He’s the sweetest and funny kitty! He’s getting big!” 😻 It’s national ❤️ Come find a sn...
12/19/2025

Update from Mercury’s family:
“He’s the sweetest and funny kitty! He’s getting big!” 😻 It’s national ❤️ Come find a snuggle bunny like Mercury to call your own.

Velma had an Adventure Day! This sweet girl has been with us 10 months! We are stumped as to why this sweet treat hasn't...
12/19/2025

Velma had an Adventure Day! This sweet girl has been with us 10 months! We are stumped as to why this sweet treat hasn't been snatched up. 🤷‍♀️ She is a GEM! Come meet Velma TODAY! We'd love her to go or out on . ❤

We just can’t get enough of sharing our wonderful reading program, Tales for Tails! These Stevi first graders made the d...
12/19/2025

We just can’t get enough of sharing our wonderful reading program, Tales for Tails! These Stevi first graders made the day after the big storm extra special for all of us. ❤️ They made ornaments and hung them on our tree at the shelter! 🎄

Moose, Teddy, and Hank have been 🐶❤️ They will be 🥰🎄
12/19/2025

Moose, Teddy, and Hank have been 🐶❤️ They will be 🥰🎄

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

Website

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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.