We’re hiring! Ready to join a team dedicated to serving animals and our community? Head to our employment page for more info.
The Humane Society of the Black Hills
Welcome to the Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) – the Western South Dakota resource for animal adoptions, animal surrender and reclaim, animal licensing and community animal management. The HSBH is an open admission shelter that manages more than 5,000 animals each year with the help of generous donors, community support, and hundreds of volunteers.
Sponsor a Kennel!
There are several kennel sponsorship opportunities at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Sponsorship donations help our shelter provide necessary care to our community’s animals.
We’re hiring! Ready to join a team driven to helping animals and our community? Click here to find out more.
The Humane Society of the Black Hills
Welcome to the Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) – the Western South Dakota resource for animal adoptions, animal surrender and reclaim, animal licensing and community animal management. The HSBH is an open admission shelter that manages more than 5,000 animals each year with the help of generous donors, community support, and hundreds of volunteers.
Sponsor a dog or cat kennel at the Humane Society of the Black Hills! Click here to find out more.

Wattson: Recovered And Searching For His Forever Family
Wattson, a courageous 2 year old feline, was rescued from an electrical pole by the Rapid City Fire Department in November last year. This is his story... Wattson was brought to the Humane Society of the Black Hills after his lucky rescue for immediate examination...