Bitter Root Humane Association

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

Thanks to Petfinder Foundation for their grant to help us improve enrichment for our dogs as they play. You can see the...
07/15/2025

Thanks to Petfinder Foundation for their grant to help us improve enrichment for our dogs as they play. You can see the puppies enjoying the water addition, as well as the adjacent play yard that allows us to safely assess our dogs during playgroups. We are awaiting the delivery of the shade structure and CAN'T WAIT to enjoy this wonderful addition.

Bronte has been ! Happy life wee one! 😻
07/15/2025

Bronte has been ! Happy life wee one! 😻

Our kitties got a themed box this month from our at KitNipBox! Want one of your own? Use coupon code BRHA and you'l...
07/14/2025

Our kitties got a themed box this month from our at KitNipBox! Want one of your own? Use coupon code BRHA and you'll save 15% while also donating $20 to us! 😎 That's cool promo if you ask us. 🐾❤

Thor could use and is available for . 🥹 Hear about his latest Adventure Day: He was quite literally the best behaved ...
07/14/2025

Thor could use and is available for . 🥹 Hear about his latest Adventure Day: He was quite literally the best behaved dog ever. We took him to the river, to the park, to the coffee shop where we got him a pup cup, but he was not impressed with the whipped cream. We took him to the library, and we drove around town and he just very politely looked out the window. He never once barked at anybody or pulled on the leash or chased other dogs. He was perfect in the car. He sat on the backseat. He did not try to take our food when we ate a burrito. He likes to roll around and cuddle in the grass. Such a good boy!

It's been a busy day, so let's get caught up! Angie ( now Nala ), Harlow ( now Cody ), and Gloria ( now Rory ) have all ...
07/13/2025

It's been a busy day, so let's get caught up! Angie ( now Nala ), Harlow ( now Cody ), and Gloria ( now Rory ) have all been ! Thank you to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and their initiative to help make these possible.

UPDATE: They have been adopted! 🐐Willow and Ocean are at the shelter, and they’d love to be part of your farm family, bi...
07/13/2025

UPDATE: They have been adopted! 🐐

Willow and Ocean are at the shelter, and they’d love to be part of your farm family, big or small.

Daisy Mae and Buddy are starting off right! Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation for their help getting these 2 ! 🐶😻 ...
07/13/2025

Daisy Mae and Buddy are starting off right! Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation for their help getting these 2 ! 🐶😻 Now through the 19th, all adoption fees are $50. Come visit today and help us ❤️

It’s a great day to ! Come see us at Art for Barks in Darby. ☺️🐶
07/12/2025

It’s a great day to ! Come see us at Art for Barks in Darby. ☺️🐶

We've got $50 adoption fees through the 19th thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation! Come visit this weekend ( and see us at A...
07/12/2025

We've got $50 adoption fees through the 19th thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation! Come visit this weekend ( and see us at Art for Barks TODAY ). Your new best friend is waiting to meet YOU!

Thank you to our friend Justine at OliveU for collecting donations, a thoughtful tribute to Tana, a dog she adopted from...
07/12/2025

Thank you to our friend Justine at OliveU for collecting donations, a thoughtful tribute to Tana, a dog she adopted from Bitter Root Humane Association. Please stop by at the Farmers Market this morning and say hello. Tana was a beloved companion. We honor her memory. ❤️

Address

Hamilton, MT

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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.