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After hours? Don’t leave animal unattended
The Humane Society of the Black Hills took in more than 500 surrendered and 1,000 stray dogs in the past year. Most of the time, the animals are brought in through the front door during regular receiving hours or brought in after hours by the Rapid City Police...
Provide the right shelter for pets this winter
Winter weather is approaching, and all our officers at the Animal Services and Enforcement department will be tasked with doing welfare checks to make sure animals have proper shelter from the winter weather, including the cold, wind, and snow. Are you in compliance?...
Saving Animals, Serving the Community
By Cory Ferguson, President of the Humane Society of the Black Hills Board of Directors Over the past few days, in the Rapid City Journal, the Humane Society of the Black Hills’ (HSBH) budget has been mentioned and we need to clarify how funding is utilized in the...
Mutt-ster Mash Costume Contest set!
https://www.hsbh.org/event/mutt-ster-mash-costume-contest/
$100,000 Homes for the Holidays Opportunity
Update: We've hit our goal! An incredibly generous community has donated $50,000 for these matching funds. Donations received through the end of this year which are received in addition to the goal amount will be directed to the kennel project. Thank you for the...
Family Fare receipts could earn Humane Society $1,000
Save your Family Fare receipts! If you're a Family Fare shopper, your receipts could help the Humane Society of the Black Hills earn $1,000 through the Family Fare Direct Your Dollars program. Simply put your Family Fare receipts in the box pictured and a volunteer...
Long Range Rescue
It was a long trip for 12 pit bulls - 3 days and 1,700 miles from North Carolina to Rapid City, SD - but their journey started long before getting to the Humane Society of the Black Hills on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. These dogs were rescued in Georgia, transported to the...
Seizure brings dozens to Humane Society of the Black Hills
(8/28/2018) The Humane Society of the Black Hills seized more than 100 animals including dogs and cats from a local pet store on Thursday, Aug. 16. For the health and safety of yourself and your pets, if you have had any contact with these animals you are strongly...
Be aware of snakes to stay safe this summer
Rattlesnakes strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room they will retreat. Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing. In the Rapid City area, Animals Services & Enforcement has...
Dog training offered
Dog training is held most Saturdays for people who have adopted a dog at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. The one-hour class addresses dog walking issues and dog walking manners. Class size is limited to 8. Dogs must be 4 months or older. To learn more or...