Our Stories
Animal Care, Community Care Drive Operations
Serving AnimalsShags came to the Humane Society of the Black Hills in early May in tough shape. She had remains of porcupine quills around her head, she had a serious infection from a bullet wound on the right side of her face, and she was pregnant. We don’t know...
Our Stories
Animal Care, Community Care Drive Operations
Serving AnimalsShags came to the Humane Society of the Black Hills in early May in tough shape. She had remains of porcupine quills around her head, she had a serious infection from a bullet wound on the right side of her face, and she was pregnant. We don’t know...
Uncertain Times
Staff, volunteers, and community pulled together during one of the most challenging times in HSBH history. The coronavirus pandemic crept up slowly on our communities and businesses resulting in change and disruption like we have never seen. Now, in mid-summer, our...
HSBH Volunteers Rock!
Volunteers help thousands of animals through their tireless efforts Humane Society volunteers are true animal advocates. Their dedication does not stop at dog-walking and cat-cuddling. Volunteers often put their unique skills to work to ensure shelter pets have a...
One Tough Pup
A dedicated foster family helps a lucky dog become another success story at the Humane Society... At the Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH), more than 5,000 animals of all species, sizes, and conditions come through the doors every year. As an open-admission...
Humane Society Adjusts Services During COVID-19
RAPID CITY, S.D. – (3.20.2020) The Humane Society of the Black Hills is an open admission shelter and an essential service in and around Rapid City and the health of our employees and the community are of utmost concern. At this time the Humane Society of the Black...
Change a cat’s life today
Calling all cat lovers! You can make a difference in the lives of shelter cats. Through the month of March, the Humane Society of the Black Hills is remodeling three existing cat rooms: Purrassic Park, Cat Adopt 1, and Cat Adopt 2. To celebrate the remodel process,...
March holds a special place for cats
Animal shelters are stressful environments for cats. Some of that stress comes directly from their shelter mates – dogs - of course, but other stressors cats experience are from being moved through the shelter, being transported for medical, and being in environments...
Support animals, enjoy local hockey on Jan. 11, 2020!
Hockey and animal fans unite for a great cause! The Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) is partnering with the Rapid City Rush hockey team for "Organization of the Game", an opportunity for the community to attend a Rush game and support shelter animals at the...
Humane Society outreach with Juvenile Services Center
Even after the shelter is closed for the day, the Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) continues to work hard to educate others about their mission. On Wednesday nights, the HSBH ventures to the Juvenile Services Center (JSC) with various animals to teach...
More details of the highly anticipated kennel project
Many people who have talked to me at the Humane Society of the Black Hills – either during a tour, orientation, or just some poor soul who happens to make eye contact with me in the lobby – have probably heard this number: 5,227. That’s a big number and it raises some...
Kennel project moves forward, fosters and volunteers needed
In late 2018, the public helped the Humane Society of the Black Hills raise funds to replace the kennels on the adopt floor. The Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) Board of Directors has approved Mason Company kennels for the kennel project. Kennels...