Bitter Root Humane Association

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

PUPDATE:Kip is a great, well trained, and fitting in perfectly with our 🥰
11/01/2025

PUPDATE:
Kip is a great, well trained, and fitting in perfectly with our 🥰

Cody ( now Cowboy ) has been 🥰 and 🎃🐶
11/01/2025

Cody ( now Cowboy ) has been 🥰 and 🎃🐶

We're closing at 4 pm today so we can meet you downtown with dogs! See you soon!
10/31/2025

We're closing at 4 pm today so we can meet you downtown with dogs! See you soon!

We’ll see you TOMORROW! The will be coming in costume to join us. 🐶🎃 Stop by our tent for a 👻We’ll be collecting pet pantry supplies, so if you’ve got something to bring it along! We can use dog and cat food, treats, toys, etc. Help us keep pets and their people TOGETHER!

Hello. This is Shannon. I took Trudy to the Kawanis Park for an adventure day today. She was such a joy! I would describ...
10/31/2025

Hello. This is Shannon. I took Trudy to the Kawanis Park for an adventure day today. She was such a joy! I would describe her as curious, adventurous, brave, kind, gentle, energetic (perfect for a nice walk or jog), easy to get along with, not bothered by anything, and fun! We had such a great time exploring the park and she was easy to lead, did not get too excited about other dogs and kept a perfect pace. She is curious and has a kind and soft soul. She is adaptable and easy going. She traveled like a champ in the car, doesn’t bark at cars or other dogs and was easy to be around.

Velma is feeling GREAT after surgery a couple of weeks ago! She’ll be downtown today with us at the inflatable race, han...
10/31/2025

Velma is feeling GREAT after surgery a couple of weeks ago! She’ll be downtown today with us at the inflatable race, handing out candy, and enjoying ! 🐶🎃 Come say hello and meet all our adoptables walking in costume this afternoon.

Flint has been 🥰
10/31/2025

Flint has been 🥰

Clifford ( now Dobi ) has been adopted!
10/31/2025

Clifford ( now Dobi ) has been adopted!

This lady was found in the Stonegate neighborhood. Please call the shelter at 406.363.5311
10/30/2025

This lady was found in the Stonegate neighborhood.
Please call the shelter at 406.363.5311

This Lady was found at Curdys Cove in Hamilton, off of Grantsdale. Please call the shelter if you recognize her. 406.363...
10/30/2025

This Lady was found at Curdys Cove in Hamilton, off of Grantsdale. Please call the shelter if you recognize her.
406.363.5311

10/30/2025

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See pictures from Phoenix’s Adventure Day! “Here are some pics I took of Phoenix on our adventure this afternoon. We wen...
10/30/2025

See pictures from Phoenix’s Adventure Day! “
Here are some pics I took of Phoenix on our adventure this afternoon. We went to the wildlife refuge for a long walk and she did great! We also stopped by my work (Clearwater Credit Union) to say hi and get a cookie! :)” Thank you for giving her such a great day! 🐶🥰 Phoenix is available for ❤️

We’ll see you TOMORROW! The will be coming in costume to join us. 🐶🎃 Stop by our tent for a 👻We’ll be collecting p...
10/30/2025

We’ll see you TOMORROW! The will be coming in costume to join us. 🐶🎃 Stop by our tent for a 👻We’ll be collecting pet pantry supplies, so if you’ve got something to bring it along! We can use dog and cat food, treats, toys, etc. Help us keep pets and their people TOGETHER!

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.