Humane Society of the Black Hills

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-07-29 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver)
Sign up: July 29 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Kidz Kamp: Craft Day!
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00
Calling all animal-loving, crafty kids! If you love both creating with your hands and adorable animals, we invite you to join us in showcasing your talents by stopping by the Humane Society of the Black Hills for our Kidz Kamp: Craft Day on Saturday, August 3 between 10am and 12pm. You’ll take home some one-of-a-kind crafts and visit some adorable animals along the way!
RSVP by marking that you’ll attend on this post! Open to all ages. Donations are welcomed to cover costs.

RSVP here.

After-Work Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-08-09 16:30 - 17:30
Sign up: August 9 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes and is specifically catered to those who work and can hopefully attend. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 4:30pm. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-08-12 10:00 - 22:40
Sign up: August 12 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

No Volunteer Orientation This Week
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-23
There will be no Volunteer Orientation this week. Thank you for understanding and we will see you next week!

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-08-30 10:00 - 10:40
Sign up: August 30 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02
We will be closed all day on September 2.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-09-03 10:00 - 22:40
Sign up: September 3 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

The 9th Annual Wags & Waves Event: Get Your Tickets Here!
2024-09-03 16:00 - 18:00
We are pleased to announce that The 9th Annual Wags & Waves Fundraising Event will be on Tuesday, September 3 from 4-6pm at the Sioux Park Pool! Mark your calendars!

Wags & Waves is a fundraising event in which, on the last day the Sioux Park Pool is open, dogs from all over the community are allowed to take a swim! All donations and sponsorships like yours will go to another year of caring for the animals we house here at the shelter.

Get your tickets or donate here: https://go.rallyup.com/9thwagsandwaves/Campaign/Details
If you are interested in Sponsoring the event, please visit the link below and fill out the form: hsbh.org/sponsorships

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-09-13 10:00 - 10:40
Sign up: September 13 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-09-16 10:00 - 10:40
Sign up: September 16 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-09-27 10:00 - 10:40
Sign up: September 27 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-09-30 10:00 - 22:40
Sign up: September 30 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 40 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Kitty Yoga @ The Yoga Studio
2024-10-06 09:00 - 10:00
Kitty Yoga will be at The Yoga Studio – 2050 W Main St # 3, Rapid City, SD 57702 – on Sunday, October 6 from 9 to 10am. There will be kittens running around and a yoga session ongoing. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Stop in, see the kitties, and support your local shelter and yoga studio!🐱
RSVP on Facebook!

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-10-11 10:00 - 10:45
Sign up: October 11 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-10-14 10:00 - 22:45
Sign up: October 14 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.

Subaru Pet Carnival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:00
Is your dog ready for some spooky season fun? October is Subaru Loves Pets month and to celebrate, they are going to host an awesome Make a Dog’s Day Pet Carnival! The event will be at their location, 601 E Omaha St. in Rapid City on Saturday, October 19 from 12-2pm.

There will be a Costume Contest (for you and your dogs!) carnival games, prizes (when you bring a donation of dog or cat food to Stuff-the-Truck), treats, a live DJ, and more! Come by and bring your pets for some spook-tastic fun!
This is a free event, but a monetary or dog/cat food donation (Purina preferred) is welcome.

Link to Facebook Event.

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-10-25 10:00 - 10:45
Sign up: October 25 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-10-28 10:00 - 10:45
Sign up: Monday, October 28 Orientation
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

The Pet Gala: Postponed
2024-11-08
Postponed: HSBH First-Annual “The Pet Gala” fundraiser. Reschedule for May 3, 2025.
Stay tuned for additional information. If you haven’t yet, consider signing up for our newsletter and stay up-to-date with all things HSBH!

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-11-08 10:00 - 22:45
Sign up: Friday, November 8
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-11-11 10:00 - 10:45
Sign up: Monday, November 11
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is preferable.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Volunteer Orientation: FULL!
2024-11-22 10:00 - 22:45
This Orientation is currently full. Please do not attend unless you signed up prior to 11/19. Thank you!
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is required.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-11-25 10:00 - 22:45
Sign up: Monday, November 25
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is required.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Closed for Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
We will be closed all day on Thursday, November 28, but will open on Friday, November 29 at 11am (8am for Intakes). Happy Thanksgiving!

Giving Tuesday: SD Gives
2024-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
A day for giving in South Dakota!
Donate Here

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-12-06 10:00 - 10:45
Sign up: Friday, December 6
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is required.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Closed at 3pm due to Employee Holiday Party
2024-12-06 15:00 - 17:00
We will reopen for intake tomorrow at 8am and the lobby at 11am. Thank you for understanding!

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-12-09 10:00 - 10:45
Sign up: Monday, December 9
Fill out the required Volunteer Form
This Orientation will last about 45 minutes. If you are bringing anyone under 16 years of age, you may simply put their name(s) on your form. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of 10am. There is limited seating, so signing up or calling (605) 716-3842 is required.
The Orientation will be at The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703. There will be a sign outside pointing you to the correct door (the door to the right of the main entrance).

Stuff-The-Truck with The Rush
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00
We are hosting a Stuff-The-Truck event with the Rapid City Rush – and yes, there will be players and Nugget, the official Rush mascot in attendance!🏒 The event will take place outdoors in the HSBH parking lot from 5-7pm Wednesday night.
Please bring a donation of pet food, cat litter, bedding, dog/cat toys, or stuffed animals for the Rush’s Teddy Bear Toss! Stop by, join in some fun games and indulge in the hot chocolate bar!☕
All proceeds will go to the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Chuck-a-Puck night at The Monument on Saturday, December 14: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/humanesociety4
Link to Facebook Event.
