Humane Society of the Black Hills

Volunteer Orientation: Click Here to Sign Up!
2024-10-11 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Denver)
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.

Chuck-A-Puck Teddy Bear Toss: The Rush
2024-12-14 16:00 - 21:00
Chuck-A-Puck for the Humane Society of the Black Hills! You can buy tickets to support your local shelter, attend the game, and toss a puck! Bowl tickets are $22 (sections F-N). The Monument on Saturday, December 14 at 4:05pm.

Get Your Tickets Here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/humanesociety4

Link to Facebook Event.

Volunteer Orientation: FULL!
2024-12-20 10:00 - 10:45
This Volunteer Orientation is full. Please do not attend unless you have previously signed up for the this date. There is limited seating.
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).

No Volunteer Orientation This Week
2024-12-22 08:00 - 2024-12-28 17:00
There will be no Volunteer Orientation this week due to the holidays. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you in the new year! Stay tuned for new dates!

Closing at noon
2024-12-24 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-31 12:00 - 17:00

Closed for Christmas Day
2024-12-25 08:00 - 17:00
We will be closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, but will open again on Thursday, December 26. Merry Christmas!

Closed for New Years Day
2025-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
We will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 1, but will open again on Thursday, January 2. Happy New Year!

Puppy Play Day
2025-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Come out to the Humane Society yard and romp with the puppies from 11AM-2PM! Puppies 1-year and younger have a special adoption fee of only $275 during the event.
Come get your puppy kisses!

Get Into the Pit: Adoption Event!
2025-03-02 11:00 - 16:00 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
We have a ton of friendly, cuddly, and goofy Pitbull Terrier-mixes searching for homes as sweet as them! Today-only, their adoption fees are $150.
Come find your new drooly best friend! Call (605) 394-4170 for your appointment, or stop on by and take a walk around our Adopt Floor. 🐾

Grant-Writing Workshop
2025-03-06 08:45 - 16:00 | Black Hills Energy Event Center, 7001 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City, SD, 57702, United States
Join the Humane Society of the Black Hills in welcoming Peggy Schlechter, Community Vitality Program Director at South Dakota State University Extension, for an engaging grant-writing workshop designed to elevate your organization’s funding strategies! This hands-on experience is tailored for nonprofit professionals, community leaders, and passionate individuals seeking to make a lasting impact through well-crafted proposals.
Schedule of Events:
8:30AM to 8:45AM – Check-in
8:45AM – Welcome!
11:45AM to 1:00PM – Break for lunch offsite*
1:00PM – Afternoon session begins
4:00PM – Workshop ends
*Lunch not provided with registration. In addition to nearby fast-food options, this list of local restaurants highlights more great spots to grab a bite!
Registration closes February 27th at midnight. Head to https://go.rallyup.com/grant-writing-workshop/ or text WORKSHOP to 33100 to learn more and grab your tickets!

Bundle Buddies BOGO Weekend!
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
Enjoy Buy One-Get One specials on our bonded pairs and all cats! We have some fluffy balls of love that are looking for their FUR-ever homes and it would be best if they could stay bundle buddies for life. Check out who’s in da’ house at www.hsbh.org/adopt.
Call (605) 394-4170 to schedule your appointment!

The Pet Gala
2025-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
The Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) requests the honor of your presence at The First-Annual Pet Gala, a semi-formal charity event and silent auction for your local animal shelter.
Tickets on sale soon – stay tuned!

Kibble Kickback Adoption Special!
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-17 | The Humane Society of the Black Hills, 1820 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
“Kibble Kickback” – July 10th through 17th!

Looking to adopt a pet and give back? From July 10–17, you can bring a donation of pet food or litter when you come to adopt a dog or cat — and the number of pounds you donate will be deducted from your adoption fee!

Adopting a dog?

Bring in a bag of dog food, and each pound = $1 off your adoption fee.

Adopting a cat?

Bring in cat food or cat litter, and you’ll get $1 off per pound donated!

It’s a win-win: you save on adoption costs and help animals still waiting for their forever homes.

Mark your calendar – July 10–17

Adopt, donate, and make a difference!

Cat Yoga at Victoria's Garden
2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Victoria’s Garden, 320 7th Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Registration: $25 – Call Victoria’s Garden at 605-348-2035 to reserve your spot!
Only 20 spots will be available for this instructor-led class.

Relax and unwind with some of the Humane Society’s sweetest and most eligible adoptable cats.

Bring an additional donation from the Humane Society’s wishlist and receive an entry to win prizes from Victoria’s Garden!
View the complete wishlist from the Humane Society here:https://www.hsbh.org/wish-list/

All attendees will receive an exclusive 20% off any kitten-related merchandise from Victoria’s Garden, including cat outfits, wine, mugs, and decor.

Please do not BYOCat – all cats will be provided by the Humane Society of the Black Hills! It is our hope that you are not only able to relax and center with some yoga, but also find loving homes for the adoptable cats of the Humane Society. If you’re not looking to adopt, we would still love for you to attend! Interacting and socializing with these kitties is still a huge way you can help prepare them for life in their forever homes!
