Humane Society of the Black Hills (Rapid City): Shelter, Adoptions and Lost and Found
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Hours: Shelter Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Wednesday. Lost and found receiving Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Strays are not taken at the door
- Where
- Rapid City and Pennington County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Rapid City animal shelter, also home to Pennington County Animal Services and Enforcement. Offers adoptions, lost and found pet reports, stray reclaims and owner surrenders. Strays are held three business days for owners to reclaim.
How to reach them
Where: 1820 East St. Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703
Hours: Shelter Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Wednesday. Lost and found receiving Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Strays are not taken at the door; to surrender a stray, call the local police department to dispatch Animal Services.
- How to get started: Call 605-394-4170. File a lost or found report in person with your pet's photo. Pennington County Animal Services and Enforcement: 605-394-4132.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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