Humane Society of the Black Hills

CLOSED for Deep Cleaning
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
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 (America/Denver) | 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.

CANCELLED Hike With Shelter Dogs
2021-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead, 500 Newton Avenue, Hill City, SD, 57745, United States
Notice: This event has been cancelled.
Join Custer State Park and the Humane Society of the Black Hills on a new, monthly summer adventure: Hiking With Shelter Dogs!
The first Friday of every month during the summer of 2021, canine companions and staff from the Humane Society of the Black Hills will be joining friends from Custer State Park and fellow hiking enthusiasts on the George S. Mickelson trail for a new, exciting event. This fun hiking opportunity will give the shelter pups extra socialization, exercise, and hopefully a larger chance at finding a forever home!

Requirements to join:

You must pre-register for Hiking With Shelter Dogs by calling Custer State Park representatives at (605) 255-4515.
Attendees must have a valid Mickelson Trail Pass. (Click here for purchasing information)
Attendees must sign a waiver at the trailhead to handle Humane Society of the Black Hills’ canines

Puppy Yoga
2021-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Join the Yoga Studio right here at the Humane Society of the Black Hills for an outdoor yoga session fully interrupted by adoptable pups!
Class is donation based – both monetary donations and gifts of food, toys, other items for the furry friends here at the shelter are welcomed. Please bring your donation with you to class!

Kitty Yoga @ The Yoga Studio
2021-07-31 15:00 - 16:00 | The Yoga Studio, 2050 West Main St. #3, Rapid City, SD, 57702, United States
Get ready for a feline + yoga mashup for a good cause! Join the Humane Society of the Black Hills at the Yoga Studio for kitty yoga – a class fully interrupted by kitties.
Class is $15 OR $10 with a donation of cat litter or food. All kitties are from the Humane Society of the Black Hills and will be available for adoption.
Contact the Yoga Studio for more information!

CLOSED
2021-07-04 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public today, July 4th, to allow employees time with their families for the holiday. We will be open regular hours tomorrow, July 5th!

Hike With Shelter Dogs
2021-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead, 500 Newton Avenue, Hill City, SD, 57745, United States
Join Custer State Park and the Humane Society of the Black Hills on a new, monthly summer adventure: Hiking With Shelter Dogs!
The first Friday of every month during the summer of 2021 (excluding August), canine companions and staff from the Humane Society of the Black Hills will be joining friends from Custer State Park and fellow hiking enthusiasts on the George S. Mickelson trail for a new, exciting event. This fun hiking opportunity will give the shelter pups extra socialization, exercise, and hopefully a larger chance at finding a forever home!

Requirements to join:

You must pre-register for Hiking With Shelter Dogs by calling Custer State Park representatives at (605) 255-4515.
Attendees must have a valid Mickelson Trail Pass. (Click here for purchasing information)
Attendees must sign a waiver at the trailhead to handle Humane Society of the Black Hills’ canines

Can’t attend this event? Stay tuned, because we’ll be back September 3rd for another great hike!

3rd Annual K93K and Dog Carnival!
2021-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Help us kick off a great summer of events – join us for the Humane Society of the Black Hills’ 3rd annual K93K and Dog Carnival (and don’t forget your canine companion)!
The fun starts at 10AM with a group 3k walk/run around the Humane Society path. After the walk/run, check out the booths on the Humane Society lawn. We’ll have refreshments, low-cost pet microchipping services, doggie baths and a dog agility course, information about ways you can get involved in helping local animals, dog contests, and opportunities to pie an Animal Services & Enforcement officer and Rapid City-City Council member in the face – all for good cause! You and your trusted pup won’t want to miss it.
This event is family and dog friendly! Registration is $10 per dog. Pre-register and sign the fun run waiver here.
Day of Event Schedule:
9:30 a.m.: K93K registration/check-in. $10 per dog. (online registration available on website)
10 a.m.: K93K fun-run and event start.
10 to 11:30 a.m.: Tour the booths on the lawn of the Humane Society of the Black Hills!
Attendees will enjoy:

Low-cost pet microchipping. $20 per pet, proof of pet ownership (vaccine records) and photo ID required.
Pie an Animal Services officer and Rapid City-City Council member Pat Jones for a good cause. $2 per pie!
Dog Wash by HSBH staff. Free!
Humane Society volunteering signup
Dog Contests (Best Trick, Waggiest Tail, Biggest Smile)
And more!

Hike With Shelter Dogs
2021-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead, 500 Newton Avenue, Hill City, SD, 57745, United States
Join Game, Fish, and Parks and the Humane Society of the Black Hills on a new, monthly summer adventure: Hiking With Shelter Dogs!
The first Friday of every month during the summer of 2021 (excluding August), canine companions and staff from the Humane Society of the Black Hills will be joining friends from Custer State Park and fellow hiking enthusiasts on the George S. Mickelson trail for a new, exciting event. This fun hiking opportunity will give the shelter pups extra socialization, exercise, and hopefully a larger chance at finding a forever home!

Requirements to join:

You must pre-register for Hiking With Shelter Dogs by calling Custer State Park representatives at (605) 255-4515.
Attendees must have a valid Mickelson Trail Pass. (Click here for purchasing information)
Attendees must sign a waiver at the trailhead to handle Humane Society of the Black Hills’ canines

Can’t attend this event? Stay tuned, because we’ll be back July 2nd for another great hike!

CLOSED
2021-05-31 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public for Memorial Day to allow employees time with their families. We will be open regular hours tomorrow, June 1st!

Peace and Paws Yoga!
2021-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
PAWS and relax with some creekside, outdoor yoga at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Join us as Jillian of Vibrant Life Yoga guides you through a fun and peaceful practice to benefit the animals at our shelter. Beginners welcome!

What to bring:

Yoga mat or blanket/towel
Water bottle
A sweatshirt if it’s chilly
Optional: Kitten chow & formula, blankets, treats, and toys for the shelter animals!

Pre-register here! Registration is $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child. Once you’re registered, be sure to let others know you’re going on our Facebook event!

The Humane Society of the Black Hills is located at 1820 E. St. Patrick St. Rapid City, SD 57703. Vehicle parking directions provided upon arrival.
(Note: If there is inclement weather, we will reschedule)

Together We Care Tuesday at Applebee's!
2021-04-06 | Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 2160 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
It’s the first Tuesday of the month! The Humane Society of the Black Hills is the featured non-profit for Applebee’s Together We Care Tuesday today, April 6th. TODAY ONLY, when you order any of these five menu items at our Rapid City Applebee’s, partial proceeds will go to help local animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Not able to eat in-restaurant? Don’t stress! Curbside and to-go orders of the featured items also qualify.

CLOSED
2021-04-04 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closed to the public today to allow employees time with family for the Easter holiday. We will be open normal hours tomorrow, April 5th!

Together We Care Tuesday at Applebee's
2021-03-02 | Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 2160 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
It’s the first Tuesday of the month! The Humane Society of the Black Hills is the featured non-profit for Applebee’s Together We Care Tuesday today, March 2nd. TODAY ONLY, when you order any of these five menu items at our Rapid City Applebee’s, partial proceeds will go to help local animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Not able to eat in-restaurant? Don’t stress! Curbside and to-go orders of the featured items also qualify.

Together We Care Tuesday at Applebee's
2021-02-16 | Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 2160 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is the featured non-profit for Applebee’s Together We Care Tuesday today, February 16th! TODAY ONLY, when you order any of these five menu items at our Rapid City Applebee’s, partial proceeds will go to help local animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Not able to eat in-restaurant? Don’t stress! Curbside and to-go orders of the featured items also qualify.

Together We Care Tuesday at Applebee's
2021-02-09 | Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 2160 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is the featured non-profit for Applebee’s Together We Care Tuesday today, February 9th! TODAY ONLY, when you order any of these five menu items at our Rapid City Applebee’s, partial proceeds will go to help local animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Not able to eat in-restaurant? Don’t stress! To-go orders of the featured items also qualify.

Closed for Deep Cleaning
2021-02-01 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closed to the public today for regularly scheduled deep cleaning. We will resume normal hours tomorrow!

CLOSED
2020-12-25 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closed to the public Christmas Day.

Closing at Noon
2020-12-24, 2020-11-25 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closing at 12PM today to allow employees to celebrate the upcoming holiday with loved ones.

CLOSED
2020-11-26 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills will be closed to the public Thanksgiving Day.

Petsgiving at Bar K-9!
2020-11-10 - 2020-11-24 | Bar K-9 Indoor Dog Park and Bar, 2200 N Maple Ave #508, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
November 10th through November 24th, Bar K-9 in the Rushmore Mall will be hosting PetsGiving – a supply drive to benefit local animals at the Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH)! Bring in a pet item to Bar K-9 to be donated to the HSBH – for every donation made, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to the Rushmore Mall store of your choice!

Closed for Deep Cleaning
2020-08-10 | 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 be closed to the public today for regularly scheduled deep cleaning. Normal hours of business will resume tomorrow, August 11th!

CLOSED
2020-05-25 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public for Memorial Day.

CLOSED
2020-04-12 | SD
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is closed to the public for Easter.
