Bitter Root Humane Association

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

Take a moment and nominate Bitter Root Humane Association if you’d be so kind. 🥰🐶😻
12/01/2025

Take a moment and nominate Bitter Root Humane Association if you’d be so kind. 🥰🐶😻

We received our last transport of the year yesterday. 🐶❤️ Lots of pups are ready to meet YOU and spend their first h...
11/30/2025

We received our last transport of the year yesterday. 🐶❤️ Lots of pups are ready to meet YOU and spend their first holiday season in a new home!

11/30/2025

Thank you Tucker and the team at Bitter Root Humane Association for helping us vaccinate, deworm and microchip our most recent rescue litter! Partnering with Bitterroot Humane Association has made a huge impact on our community, especially when it comes to access to vaccines and essential care. Working together means more dogs can get the shots they need quickly, safely, and affordably.

This partnership allows us to share resources, streamline vetting, and help protect dogs across the Bitterroot from preventable illnesses. It strengthens our entire rescue network and keeps our community’s pets healthier.

We’re grateful for Bitterroot Humane and the support that helps us give every dog a safer start

We’ve got 11 unique wreaths to support our pets at Bitter Root Humane Association! 🐶😻
11/29/2025

We’ve got 11 unique wreaths to support our pets at Bitter Root Humane Association! 🐶😻

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See you later today at Glacier Sotheby's International Realty on Main in Hamilton! Stop in for some cat and dog treats,...
11/29/2025

See you later today at Glacier Sotheby's International Realty on Main in Hamilton! Stop in for some cat and dog treats, or purchase a mug or BRHA tote bag.

We’ll be downtown walking with adoptable 🐶 Keep an eye out and come say hello! Stop in at Glacier Sotheby’s for some cocoa!

ADVENTURE DAY NEWS FROM GANDER: This snowy afternoon Gander came with us on a walk along the Bitterroot River. He was a ...
11/29/2025

ADVENTURE DAY NEWS FROM GANDER: This snowy afternoon Gander came with us on a walk along the Bitterroot River. He was a great passenger in the car, calmly looking out the window as we drove through town. Once we got to the river he was excited to lead the way. This boy had fun finding all the best sniff spots, remaining curious of the ducks and other wildlife, and just happy to be out exploring. Gander would make a great addition to an active family that is looking for an energetic, sweet, curious, observant, and adventurous pup. He made this gloomy snowy day much brighter for us!

Elvis is living his best, senior life! 😻 Don’t overlook the older and . 🐶❤️
11/29/2025

Elvis is living his best, senior life! 😻 Don’t overlook the older and . 🐶❤️

Ranger and Jack Jack have been 🐶
11/28/2025

Ranger and Jack Jack have been 🐶

It might be cold outside but Kram-puss, Sugarplum, and Mistletoe are snugged up tight waiting to cuddle with YOU! 😻 Cone...
11/28/2025

It might be cold outside but Kram-puss, Sugarplum, and Mistletoe are snugged up tight waiting to cuddle with YOU! 😻 Cone meet them and ALL our adoptable and 🐶❤️

We’ll be downtown walking with adoptable 🐶 Keep an eye out and come say hello! Stop in at Glacier Sotheby’s for some c...
11/28/2025

We’ll be downtown walking with adoptable 🐶 Keep an eye out and come say hello! Stop in at Glacier Sotheby’s for some cocoa!

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.