Humane Society of the Black Hills

Volunteer Orientation
2022-12-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-04 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Volunteers at the Humane Society of the Black Hills walk dogs, help clean kennels, and help with different functions of animal care. Group orientations will be held several times a month. You must attend orientation prior to volunteering.
Learn more about volunteering on our website: https://www.hsbh.org/volunteer/
To attend a scheduled orientation, call (605) 394-4170 to register and please complete the application below and bring to orientation, 1820 E. St. Patrick Street.
https://www.hsbh.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/application_COVID.pdf

CLOSING AT 4 P.M.
2022-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will close at 4 p.m. today so employees can enjoy a holiday gathering.

Dog Speed Dating
2022-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Bar K-9 Indoor Dog Park and Bar, 2200 N Maple Ave #508, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Join the Humane Society of the Black Hills at Bar K-9 in the Rushmore Mall for our first Dog Speed Dating Event. During the one and a half hour long event you’ll meet several dogs ready for adoption from the Humane Society and maybe you’ll find your paw-fect match.

Closed for deep cleaning
2022-11-29 | SD

CLOSED
2022-11-24 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today so employees may spend the holiday with their families after caring for the animals. We will resume normal hours tomorrow, November 25th. Thank you!

CLOSED for Deep Cleaning
2022-10-26 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today for regularly scheduled deep cleaning and all-staff training. Thank you!

Critter Camp: Halloween Edition!
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Animals, crafts, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for Halloween Critter Camp right here at the Humane Society of the Black Hills.
Today’s Critter Camp is all about celebrating cats and small animals. Kids of all ages may come learn about the importance of pet enrichment as Kay, our Outreach and Education Coordinator, teaches us how to make toys for our smaller furry friends. Snuggle with some adorable felines, and be sure to wear those Halloween costumes! We’ll have plenty of candy and a spooky photobooth ready.
Parents and Guardians: While you’re hanging out with us or helping your kiddos make toys and visit animals, be sure to enjoy some coffee and enter in our raffle to win some great cat-themed items.
Entry is free, all ages welcome. Registration not needed.
Questions? Be sure to email us at hsbhoutreach@gmail.com or give us a call at (605) 394-4170. We can’t wait to see you!
Can’t join us for Critter Camp but love our mission to serve animals and our community? Consider leaving a donation to make the next Critter Camp possible!

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CLOSED for Staff Training
2022-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closed briefly from 10AM to 11AM today so all staff may attend important training. Please give us a call at (605) 394-4170 with any questions!

Wags & Waves
2022-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Jimmy Hilton Municipal Pool, 940 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57702, United States
Don’t miss the Humane Society of the Black Hills’ most popular summer event – the 7th Annual Wags & Waves bash at the Jimmy Hilton Pool! Entry is an encouraged $5 donation per dog. Grab the toys, put on some sunblock, and leash up your canine companion for some fun in the sun.
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?

Because Wags & Waves has grown exponentially since the original pool party many years ago, we’ve extended the length of the event AND planned it for a weekend date so we can all spend even more time together, having fun for a great cause.
To keep every human and canine safe, furry friends will be required to have a current rabies vaccination to attend
ONLINE REGISTRATION! To limit lines at the entry point, and to be sure the pool doesn’t get too crowded, pre-registering for time slots is highly encouraged.
More to be announced!

YOUR DONATION DOUBLED!This year’s event also has two incredible matching sponsors, making your gift to our shelter go even further:

Andy Bartling – Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, matching donations up to $2,500!
Black Hills Energy, matching donations up to $500!

Kitty Yoga
2022-08-27 15:00 - 16:00 | The Yoga Studio, 2050 West Main St. #3, Rapid City, SD, 57702, United States
It’s back! Join us for this second-annual Kitty Yoga class at The Yoga Studio! This indoor class is promised to be fully interrupted by adorable, curious kittens. More class details coming soon!

South Dakota Sheltering Summit 2022
2022-08-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Best Western Ramkota, 2111 LaCrosse St., Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Save the Date!
Join us this August to network, collaborate and share. Potential summit topics will include modern field services
(increasing return to home rates, working with your community, etc.); cats, cats and more cats; adoptions; foster care;
big dogs; and more!
Attendance is free, lunch is on our your own (snacks and coffee provided). Attendance is capped at 80 registrants
due to space considerations. Questions? Reach out to Stacy Rogers, Great Plains Regional Director,
stacyr@bestfriends.org
When: August 26, 2022, 9:00-5:00
Where: Best Western Ramkota, 2111 LaCrosse St., Rapid City
To Register: https://bit.ly/3MUWjai
To book your room: https://bit.ly/3MOuDDZ
Sponsored by:

CLOSED
2022-07-04 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours resume tomorrow, July 5th!

K9-3K & Dog Carnival
2022-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Join us for the Humane Society of the Black Hills’ 4th Annual K9-3K and Dog Carnival! This year, we have some brand new, exciting additions. Join us and help kick of our NEW running/walking pledge event, The Paws-a-thon, taking place all summer long!
Event Itinerary:
9:30am: Check-in begins. Pre-register here!
10am: K9-3K begins – get a 3k run or a leisurely walk in with your canine companion!

$10 per dog, humans may participate for free!
Paws-a-thon kick-off
Come in costume! Prizes awarded during the carnival.

11am: Carnival begins!

Canine trick contests – prizes awarded for Waggiest Tail, Biggest Smile, and Best Trick
Costume contests – prizes awarded for Best Group Costume, Best Doggy/Owner Lookalike, and Best Dressed Canine
Low-cost pet microchipping
Bake sale and “pup”cicles
Dog agility course and doggie pools
Pie an Animal Control Officer or friend in the face
Photo booth
50/50 raffle
…And more!

12pm: 4th Annual K9-3K & Dog Carnival concludes
50/50 raffle winner announced (need not be present to win – get your tickets here!)
This event is perfect for competitive groups, serious runners, casual walkers, families, and, of course, those furry friends! Want to be an event sponsor? Give Caitlin a call at (605) 341-3217 or email volunteer@hsbh.org.

Summer Long Paws-A-Thon
2022-06-11 08:00 - 2022-09-02 23:59 | SD
Have fun and stay active for a cause! Get pledges and push yourself in this summer-long miles challenge! Raise money for local animals through pledges anytime, anywhere.
Your challenge starts as soon as you register and ends September 4th at 5:00pm, with fun checkpoints and prizes continuing all season. Challenge your family, friends, coworkers, and clubs; get your miles in anytime, anywhere, to raise money for thousands of local animals that need us! Those daily walks with your pup? Yeah, those miles count too! Whether you’re training for an event or simply staying active, we’re happy to count those miles with you!
How it works:
Rock it out solo or create a team. By registering as an individual or a team of 5, you’ll receive a personal fundraising page that you can share out to your friends and family! Participating is easy, and you can help make an impact with these easy steps:
1) Register to Walk/Run/Hike or Bike.
It only takes a minute to register and start raising money for local animals. Set your goal miles and fundraising goals.
2) Spread the word and get pledges.
Share your personal fundraising page with your friends and family, and ask them to give! Challenge your friends, co-workers, family or employer to help keep you motivated to get your miles and raise much needed funds to help local animals.
3) Kick off at K9-3K.
Join us at the 4th Annual K9-3K June 11. This is a fun walk/run that would be a great way to get your first miles in. Check-in starts at 9:30 and the cost is $10/dog. Can’t make it to the K9-3K? That’s okay, start to counting your miles June 11 at 9:30am!
4) Get moving.
Make a plan to get those miles in.
5) Win prizes.
We’re putting together some awesome prizes to reward and thank you for your hard work. By raising $500, $1,000 or more as an individual, or $5,000 as a team, you can receive a prize basket full of fun things for you and your furry companions!

More Info

1% raised of $50,000 Goal

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CLOSED
2022-05-30 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume tomorrow, May 31st!

CLOSED
2022-04-17 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today so employees may celebrate the Easter holiday with their families. Normal hours resume tomorrow, April 18th!

CLOSED for Deep Cleaning
2022-02-18, 2021-12-17, 2021-11-26, 2021-10-22, 2021-09-24 | SD
It’s that time, again! The Humane Society of the Black Hills lobby is closed today for monthly deep cleaning.
Our receiving door will be open 8AM-5PM for animal intakes and reclaims. Call (605) 394-4170 with questions!

CLOSED
2022-01-01 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public New Years Day so employees may spend time with their families after caring for the animals. Normal hours resume January 2nd!

Happy New Year from the people and pets of the Humane Society of the Black Hills!

Closing at NOON
2021-12-31 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closing at Noon New Year’s Eve so employees may spend time with their families after caring for the animals. Normal hours resume Sunday, January 2nd!

CLOSED
2021-12-25 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public Christmas Day so employees may spend time with family after caring for the animals. Normal hours resume December 26th!

We wish you and your furry, feathered, and scaled companions a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Closing at NOON
2021-12-24 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closing at Noon Christmas Eve so employees may spend time with their families. Normal hours resume December 26th!

CLOSED
2021-11-25 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today, Thanksgiving Day, so employees may be with their families after caring for the animals. Normal hours resume Saturday, Nov. 27th!

Wags & Waves
2021-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Jimmy Hilton Municipal Pool, 940 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57702, United States
Mark your calendars, because the 6th Annual Wags and Waves pool party for the pooches is ON!
Grab your dogs, some toys, and the sunscreen, because we’re back and ready to dive right in to our biggest summer fundraiser of 2021 at the Jimmy Hilton Municipal Pool. Help us beat our goal of raising $5,000 for the animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills – bring your friends, coworkers, families, and all the other animal lovers in your life for a fantastic time for a good cause. Entry is $5 per dog at the gate. You won’t want to miss it!
It gets even better! This year, Wags & Waves has a generous sponsor. Your donations to Wags & Waves 2021 are matched up to $2,500 courtesy of Andy Bartling, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial.
Here’s a reminder of the event guidelines:

Dogs must be in owners’ control and supervision at all times
Help us keep it clean! Owners – please pick up after pets
Humans cannot go into the water above knee level

Stuff the Truck for the Humane Society of the Black Hills!
This month, we’ve received a high influx of animals from other areas. These new furry friends are in need of supplies, toys, food, and more during their stay with us, and we’re running low. Our designated Stuff the Truck area will be right inside the entrance of the Jimmy Hilton Pool parking lot at Sioux Park during our Wags & Waves event. Whether you’re participating in the event with your trusty pooch, or you’d just like to stop by to say hello, help Stuff the Truck for Humane Society animals.
Highest need items:

Puppy Chow
Kitten Chow
Litter
Blankets
Dog & Cat toys

CLOSED
2021-09-06 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today in observance of Labor Day. We will be open regular hours tomorrow.
