Bitter Root Humane Association

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

12/07/2025

Crue, Daisy, and Lucy are ready to run for beer and hopefully meet you and find their forever home. They will be back here around 11:30 at Tamarak Brewery!

This male was found in a storage unit in the area of Chief Victor Camp Rd. If you recognize this sweet guy, please call ...
12/06/2025

This male was found in a storage unit in the area of Chief Victor Camp Rd. If you recognize this sweet guy, please call us at 406.363.5311

Oakley ( was Skye ) has been 🐶
12/06/2025

Oakley ( was Skye ) has been 🐶

Celebrate National month by 😻 We’ve got and who are wishing for a ❤️ Visit from 1-6.
12/06/2025

Celebrate National month by 😻 We’ve got and who are wishing for a ❤️ Visit from 1-6.

We’ve got lots of new faces waiting to meet you! Come visit TODAY! 12-6 pm
12/06/2025

We’ve got lots of new faces waiting to meet you! Come visit TODAY! 12-6 pm

Velma is ready for some snow and a home of her own! While she’s waiting, she along with our other dogs and cats, has cre...
12/05/2025

Velma is ready for some snow and a home of her own! While she’s waiting, she along with our other dogs and cats, has created a wishlist. 😻🐶🎄

These cuties aren’t available quite yet but we’re taking applications for 🥰🐶
12/05/2025

These cuties aren’t available quite yet but we’re taking applications for 🥰🐶

Bear has been adopted! 🐶
12/05/2025

Bear has been adopted! 🐶

Our high school intern Zoey took Bellamy out today to spread some cheer! 🐶🎄These elves visited Hamilton High School an...
12/04/2025

Our high school intern Zoey took Bellamy out today to spread some cheer! 🐶🎄These elves visited Hamilton High School and our local police department. Want to elf someone? 😉 Call us at 406-363-5311 or email: [email protected] Donations requested but not required.

Thank you to for highlighting the message from FWP that there is an increase in distemper in the Bitterroot. While not...
12/04/2025

Thank you to for highlighting the message from FWP that there is an increase in distemper in the Bitterroot. While noticed recently in raccoons, PLEASE be sure your is up to date on vaccines. Call your TODAY and make an appointment if necessary. To those unable to afford this crucial service, please come to the shelter for FREE vaccines thanks to and their initiative.

12/04/2025

We had another great with kids from Corvallis primary school! 🐶❤️ Thank you for reading to our and 😻

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.