Bitter Root Humane Association

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

COURTESY POST. Please contact Great Pyrenees Rescue, Montana.
10/12/2025

COURTESY POST. Please contact Great Pyrenees Rescue, Montana.

We’ve got goats! One male and one female. Male is castrated. 🐐
10/12/2025

We’ve got goats! One male and one female. Male is castrated. 🐐

It’s a great day to be out in our ! 🐶 We were at first thing to walk with everyone around d the grounds. Apollo, Chand...
10/11/2025

It’s a great day to be out in our ! 🐶 We were at first thing to walk with everyone around d the grounds. Apollo, Chandler, and Dobby enjoyed meeting everyone and won medals! 🥰 We’re also at Country Store in Stevi for . Come visit Rosie and all her from the shelter. 🐶

We received 8 dogs from today, helping alleviate the pressure of crowded shelters. Thanks to for the safe journey! ...
10/10/2025

We received 8 dogs from today, helping alleviate the pressure of crowded shelters. Thanks to for the safe journey!

Apollo is ready to meet YOU for some Fall fun and games! Take a walk through a pumpkin patch or with his energy, a hik...
10/10/2025

Apollo is ready to meet YOU for some Fall fun and games! Take a walk through a pumpkin patch or with his energy, a hike on a crisp morning!

These to fellows were found up Skalkaho. The terrier has a red collar on and the hound has a chip but it's not registere...
10/09/2025

These to fellows were found up Skalkaho. The terrier has a red collar on and the hound has a chip but it's not registered. If you recognize this pair please give us a call at 406.363.5311.

Let's play a game! 😉😻 The Howling! is coming up soon! get your tickets in the comments below. Meanwhile, meet Conrad! ...
10/09/2025

Let's play a game! 😉😻 The Howling! is coming up soon! get your tickets in the comments below. Meanwhile, meet Conrad! He's a year old, a tiny bit shy, but when he knows you, he's a magnet. Available for

Another Boo-tiful day! Jayna took Roman to SAFE in the Bitterroot (nominated by Evans Ace Hardware), Skalkaho Creek V...
10/09/2025

Another Boo-tiful day! Jayna took Roman to SAFE in the Bitterroot (nominated by Evans Ace Hardware), Skalkaho Creek Veterinary Clinic, and Ravalli County Federal Credit Union. Ebby charmed everyone at the Hamilton Downtown meeting, especially Ryan, her potential adopter! You've been Boo'ed! get on board and send a candy gram to your favorite business! 🎃 Roman ( black and white dog ) is available for adoption! 🐾❤

Our Rosie loves everybody! Here she is helping bring in packages from UPS. ❤️ UPS Dogs
10/09/2025

Our Rosie loves everybody! Here she is helping bring in packages from UPS. ❤️ UPS Dogs

Huxley, now Wal E, has found his home! He was a staff and volunteer favorite. ❤️
10/09/2025

Huxley, now Wal E, has found his home! He was a staff and volunteer favorite. ❤️

YOU'VE BEEN BOO'ed! 👻Ebby (who is available for adoption) put on her costume and went out to local businesses today: Eva...
10/08/2025

YOU'VE BEEN BOO'ed! 👻Ebby (who is available for adoption) put on her costume and went out to local businesses today: Evans Ace Hardware, Willow Mountain Veterinary Clinic, Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply in Hamilton, Corvallis School District #1 - Middle School, High School, and Central Office. 🐾🎃She brought Jayna Jackson with her to give everyone some sweet treats and tell them about The Howling! fundraiser to help all the dogs and cats at the shelter. Want to send some Halloween cheer to a local business? Contact: [email protected] Donation requested but not required.

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.