Halloween fun can be Halloween fright for pets

Halloween is a globally cherished holiday among children, marked by the excitement of wearing creative costumes and filling their bags with delicious candy of their dreams. For pet owners, including their furry four-legged companions in the festivities is a delightful...

Summer Hazards: Fleas & Ticks

As summer is in full swing, many people are heading outdoors to enjoy fun and adventurous activities. However, it’s not just humans who are active during this time. Fleas and ticks are also in full swing, eagerly awaiting a potential host to pass by. While...

Traveling with Your Pets

The travel season is upon us, and many people are planning their summer vacations with their furry pets. However, traveling with pets requires a little more planning than simply letting them hop up into the seat. Ensuring your pet’s safety while driving is...

Assisting an animal in need is an incredibly fulfilling experience, and fostering is just one of many ways you can do this. Animal shelters rely heavers rely heavily on their foster programs every year to give these animals a better chance at life. Fostering not only...

Protect Your Pet from Poisonous Plants

Spring marks the busy season for most nurseries and flower shops as everyone is excited to start planting. One of the most common early spring flowers to either plant, or purchase, is the Easter Lily. While beautiful in sight and smell, lilies are toxic and even...

Why spaying and neutering your pet matters

We love animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills and, last year, we saw more than four thousand come through our front door. You can imagine that with so many animals, there are plenty of puppies and kittens. We’ll admit it – puppies and kittens are awfully...