by Jerry Steinley | Jul 18, 2022 | Pet Care
Everyone in South Dakota has been feeling the heat this summer as temperatures have crept into record highs. Don’t forget to pay special attention to your dogs and cats as these high temperatures strain our days and our air conditioners. If you’re going out and can...
by Cassie Sloan | Nov 9, 2020 | Pet Care
The holiday season is often a time of joy, gathering, and great food for humans – but what about our pets? As celebration begins, take a moment to make a plan for your four-legged companion and prepare for pet-friendly festivities. Food Safety Great feasts often go...
by admin | Jul 19, 2018 | Pet Care
Dog training is held most Saturdays for people who have adopted a dog at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. The one-hour class addresses dog walking issues and dog walking manners. Class size is limited to 8. Dogs must be 4 months or older. To learn more or...
by admin | Feb 5, 2018 | Animal Info, Pet Care, Support Us
Barbara Lemmon has made something good of a terrible situation by creating The Bob Lemmon Memorial Cat Sanctuary in the room her husband once studied and worked in at their Rapid City home. Barb’s husband, Robert, passed away in April and left Barb alone in a...
by admin | Jan 31, 2018 | Pet Care, Uncategorized
Eight-year-old Ethan and his mother, Amy Burke, visited the Humane Society’s cat room, Purassic Park, early in January to spend some time reading to cats. The cats seemed to enjoy the company and Ethan was content reading Star Wars and “Read to Tiger” with the feline...
by admin | Oct 23, 2017 | Animal Info, Pet Care
The Humane Society of the Black Hills wishes everyone a happy Halloween this year! But we also want to wish everyone a safe Halloween – humans and pets alike. Here are 3 tips for having pet-friendly Halloween fun. Parents, please talk to your children about how to be...