Humane Society of the Black Hills

02/14/2025

There’s a whole lot of Bulk to love! 🐾

02/12/2025

Welcome to another Training Tips Tuesday! 💕 Does your puppy have cabin fever? Today, Kay shares an easy indoor training activity to try: teaching "sit" with our puppies when it's just too cold to play outside. ❄

02/11/2025

♥ We need your help! ♥

Caring for 4,000 animals each year takes hard work and a lot of love, and we simply couldn't fulfill our mission without our community. Folks often ask how to help animals in need if they're not in a place to adopt or volunteer. Another great option? Consider donating!

Your gift to our Humane Society helps local animals directly. Whether you tried a new kind of food with your cat and they weren't a fan, or you're looking to purchase brand new supplies to drop off or have delivered (like those listed on our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/9RSPkxC), every single contribution makes a difference. Last year alone, our community gave more than 170,000 in-kind donations to our shelter!

When we call on the community, you show up; we are so grateful for each of our supporters. Check out our website, www.hsbh.org/donate, to learn about more ways we can support Rapid City-area pets when they need us most. Thank you for being advocates for animals right alongside us. 🐾

02/10/2025

Our Humane Society are Biron and Buddy! 🐾

🐱 Biron is an INCREDIBLY outgoing fella! He's known to seek attention the moment someone walks into a room and is sure to be a cuddle bug in his next home.

🐶 Buddy is the sweetest senior boy with plenty of pep left in his step! At almost 11-years-old, he's more than ready to get out of the shelter environment and find his retirement home.

As always, our in-house Pets of the Week have discounted adoption fees. Visit www.hsbh.org/adopt to learn more about these three (and all of our other available residents).

02/07/2025

Humane Society Hires New Manager of Community Relations and Outreach, Crissy Davies! 🐾

"Crissy Davies brings a wealth of experience in media and community engagement to her new role as Manager of Community Relations and Outreach at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. With a dynamic career in television and radio, Crissy has consistently leveraged her on-air talent and promotional skills to forge strong partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout the Black Hills. Her previous roles as On-Air Talent and Promotions/Public Service Director at HomeSlice Media, along with her experience as an Assignment Manager for Gray Media, have honed her ability to communicate effectively and build impactful relationships that resonate with both the media and the community."

Read the full article, and stay up-to-date with the Society's progress of Project Rescue: Five-Year Strategic Plan, right here:

Humane Society Hires New Manager of Community Relations and Outreach by Board of Directors | Feb 7, 2025 | Project Rescue Crissy Davies brings a wealth of experience in media and community engagement to her new role as Manager of Community Relations and Outreach at the Humane Society of the Black Hi...

02/03/2025

Our Humane Society are Sarge, Mowgli, & Nemo! 🐾

🐱 Mowgli and Nemo arrived to our shelter in November as the sweetest bonded pair, and they've been on the hunt for another home together ever since. Mowgli is calm, cool, and collected, while Nemo is Queen Bee in true "tortie" fashion - they balance each other perfectly!

🐶 Sarge is an independant fella with a passion for exploring the great outdoors. Being a Blue-Heeler/Coonhound mix, his nose is incredible and his intelligence high. His ideal home is one where he can adventure often!

As always, our in-house Pets of the Week have discounted adoption fees. Visit www.hsbh.org/adopt to learn more about these three (and all of our other available residents).

02/03/2025

Thanks to a generous donation from our incredible volunteers, the Adopt Floor is getting upgraded lighting today! ✨

We're still open during the construction - stop down, escape the chilly weather, and check out the updates (or meet your next best furry friend)! 🚧

02/02/2025

We love our community - thank you Tennis Center of the Black Hills for donating around 200 tennis balls to our shelter pups! 🎾🐾

02/01/2025

Love is in the “hair” this ! 💋

These sweethearts are operating their very own hissing booth in celebration of our Valentine’s Day Adoption Special. Now through February 16th, try your luck and spin the Wheel of Love (guaranteed discount every time!).

Let us be your matchmakers - check out all available pets at www.hsbh.org/adopt 💖

02/01/2025

Who better to celebrate a holiday of love with than a fur-ever Valentine? ❤🐾

We have hundreds of incredible animals in our care - consider adopting during our Valentine's Day Adoption Special, starting TOMORROW! Give us a call at (605) 394-4170 for an appointment to find your new best friend. 💕 www.hsbh.org/adopt

01/31/2025

This morning's with NewsCenter1 Media Group is ready for a relaxing retirement! 🐾 Obee is a 10-year-old lab with the sweetest disposition. Give us a call at (605) 394-4170 for an appointment to meet him! We're open all weekend to help you find your new best friend (and keep an eye out right here later for some fun Valentines Day announcements 💕).

Our Pet of the Week is Obee, a 10-year-old Labrador/mix, and he is just one of the many animals available at the Humane Society right now.

01/26/2025

We have two birthdays in the house today! 🎉

River, a Border Collie/Husky-mix with the most playful spirit, celebrates her 4th birthday while Diesel, a goofy yet loyal Terrier-mix and one of our longest-term residents, celebrates his 7th.

Both of their birthday wishes are to find happy homes of their own. As always, we’re open until 4PM on Sundays - give us a call to spend some time with these special pups! 🐾

01/24/2025

The Board of the Humane Society of the Black Hills is pleased to announce that Tammy Barrows will be the next Executive Director, starting February 10, 2025.

Tammy brings a wealth of experience and insight from over twenty years of senior retail management. As a lifelong resident of Rapid City, she also demonstrates community leadership, including service on the Board of Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and serves as founding Director of DaCoda Instrument Drive. Tammy is an animal lover with two rescue dogs, six birds, a betta, a tank of fish and three mudpuppies. “I love our community,” she says, “and am looking forward to collaborating and making partnerships to benefit the Humane Society and other businesses.”

Read the full article, and stay up-to-date with the Society's progress of Project Rescue: Five-Year Strategic Plan, right here:

Humane Society Hires New Executive Director by Board of Directors | Jan 24, 2025 | Organization Updates The Board of the Humane Society of the Black Hills is pleased to announce that Tammy Barrows will be the next Executive Director, starting February 10, 2025. Tammy brings a wealth of experience an...

01/23/2025

In addition to being featured on Fursday Thursday with HITS 102.7, Thunder also celebrated his 1st birthday today! 🎂

01/20/2025

Our in-house are Dellie and Jughead! 🐾

🐱 Dellie arrived to our shelter in August, full of milk but no kittens in sight. Though her time here began under some sad circumstances, she's since become the resident "foster mom" of felines who need it! Dellie has been waiting for a family for more than 150 days, taking other shelter kittens under her wing in the meantime. She's a true empath!

🐶 Jughead is the silliest girl, and just like the infamous character she's named after, has a BIG appetite. She loves car rides, showing off her skills with motivation from a good snack, and exploring new environments. She's been waiting more than 140 days for a family of her very own to show off to! Her goofy personality is unmatched.

As always, our in-house Pets of the Week have discounted adoption fees - visit www.hsbh.org/adopt to learn more about these two (and all of our other available residents).

01/19/2025

There's nothing like a new to warm us all up this morning! ❄️

Nico, previously Jekyll, has experienced so much love since his adoption in early-December. His family shared that he was incredibly shy and skittish for a few weeks after arriving to his new home, but he has since come out of his shell (with the help of his new feline brother, Wally, of course). They love to see Nico's little personality shine - they say he becomes braver and braver every day! We couldn't be more happy for him.

You, too, can make a difference in a shelter pet's life. Consider adopting your new best friend today! www.hsbh.org/adopt

01/16/2025

Just look at this face! 🐾 Ramone is a bundle of fun - his energy and sweet demeanor might be perfect for your home. www.hsbh.org/adopt-a-dog

01/14/2025

Introducing: Training Tips Tuesday! 💕 Each week, with the help of a shelter pet, we'll highlight a new training or enrichment activity for you to try right at home. Today, Kay teaches us how to use a clicker training tool with a feline friend - featuring Sophia! 🐾