Our Stories
New year, new challenges
I want to sincerely thank those who have supported the Humane Society of the Black Hills with financial support, donations of blankets and toys, supply drives, adoptions, or care for an animal in foster. And I won’t forget our generous media friends, veterinarians,...

Our Stories
New year, new challenges
I want to sincerely thank those who have supported the Humane Society of the Black Hills with financial support, donations of blankets and toys, supply drives, adoptions, or care for an animal in foster. And I won’t forget our generous media friends, veterinarians,...
Transforming the Lives of Animals
The Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) has welcomed thousands of local animals through its doors in 2021, and it is because of dedicated staff, donors, volunteers, fosters, and many other loyal supporters that the HSBH will continue helping these thousands of...
Homes for the Holidays: Canines in search of very special homes
It is the Christmas wish of every shelter animal to have a home for the holidays. Here at the Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH), more than 4,000 animals of the furry, feathered, and scaly variety arrive each year. Some of these animals have a very short stay,...
Make a big splash at the 6th annual Wags & Waves
Fall is right around the corner, but we're not done celebrating summer just yet! It's time for the Humane Society of the Black Hills' 6th Annual Wags and Waves event at the Jimmy Hilton Pool. Wags and Waves is a fan favorite and the Humane Society's largest summer...
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...
Register for our K93K & Dog Carnival: June 12th!
Bring your family, friends, and most importantly, your pup, to kick off the summer of 2021 at the Humane Society of the Black Hills' 3rd annual K93K and Dog Carnival! We're excited to welcome everyone back for some events to benefit the animals, and what better way...
A Volunteer Making A Difference
Ever wonder where those incredible feline photos you see on our website, or maybe the pet of the week images in the local newspaper, come from? Thank Steph - a talented, dedicated, and kindhearted volunteer with an eye for a great photo! Steph has been photographing...
Join Us for Peace & Paws Yoga!
Help us kick off the season of outdoor events with a brand new FUNdraiser Saturday, May 15th at 11AM! Join us as Jillian of Vibrant Life Yoga guides you through a fun and peaceful practice in a creekside yoga session - right here at the Humane Society of the Black...
Wattson: Recovered And Searching For His Forever Family
Wattson, a courageous 2 year old feline, was rescued from an electrical pole by the Rapid City Fire Department in November last year. This is his story... Wattson was brought to the Humane Society of the Black Hills after his lucky rescue for immediate examination...
A Year-End Note From Our Director
Coronavirus sent shockwaves through our communities and the Humane Society of the Black Hills shared the general angst. In March, we temporarily closed to the public and, like everyone else, struggled to find the best direction forward. While we were reeling from the...
We Will Always Be Here For Animals
As the end of 2020 approaches, we reflect on the challenges faced. With dedicated staff and wonderful volunteers rising to every occasion, the Humane Society of the Black Hills has been able to navigate and adapt to rapidly-evolving changes in our every-day routine. ...