August 

South Dakota Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

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This is a directory of South Dakota pet shelters, animal rescues and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.  

Unfortunately there are way too many pets that we cannot help or save, but you can help by adopting, donating, volunteering and spaying/neutering your pets!  A shelter's dream is to stop euthanizing a healthy animal because he/she did not find a forever home.  Help your local shelter reach that dream. 

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout South Dakota.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

City order from A to Z 

Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

Catahoula Rescue - We are a national 501c3 rescue that place Catahoula Leopard Dogs with people like you who can help change their lives forever. We need you. These dogs come from high kill shelters and we do our best to save them all, but because of overpopulation and back yard breeders, we will never be able to keep up.  We need donations, volunteers and Foster Homes! Monday’s Dogs is a weekly newsletter that showcases Catahoulas that need help. They are all considered URGENT; some of them will die THIS WEEK if nobody steps forward to help them.

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Animal Shelter/Rescue Directories 

Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Pet Finder -  -  listing in alphabetical order by city.  If you click on this link and your state does not come up right away do a search for your area.   

MuttCats - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  

Net Pets - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  Listed by city in alphabetical order.  

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in your state.  

Animal Net for Pets - Directory and resources for South Dakota Humane Societies, animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal cruelty help and resources, bird rescue and other organizations dealing with animal welfare in South Dakota.

Cats with No Name - Directory of South Dakota Shelters & Rescuers.  

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City order from A to Z 

Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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Aberdeen, SD  Aberdeen Area Humane Society - serves the Northern South Dakota and Southern North Dakota Area.  We are here in the interests of Animal Welfare. We place homeless animals into good homes like yours as well as rescue animals from abusive situations.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  13452 385th Ave, Aberdeen, SD 57402   Phone: (605) 226-1200  

Aberdeen, SD  Aberdeen Police Department Animal Control - Aberdeen South Dakota Animal Control 

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Brookings, SD  Brookings Humane Society - Features information about adoption, fostering, and membership.  Phone: 605-697-6387

Brookings, SD  Brookings Regional Humane Society - The animals we have available for adoption live in caring foster homes until they are adopted into new homes. All animals receive routine care including vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuters and feline leukemia (cats) or heartworm (dogs) testing prior to adoption.  BRHS has received a grant to help families get their pets spayed and neutered. The majority of the money must be used for spay/neuters on larger dogs 50 pounds and up. So, we are looking for you if you have a Lab or similar sized dog that needs to be "fixed"!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 268, Brookings, SD 57006   Phone: (605) 697-0477  

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Fort Pierre, SD  Humane Society of Pierre Fort Pierre Area - A non-profit shelter finding homes for cats and dogs in the Pierre and Ft. Pierre area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Address:  PO Box 954, Fort Pierre, SD 57532-0954   Phone: (605) 223-2287

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Huron, SD  Beadle County Humane Society  The Beadle County Humane Society has secured a parcel of land and we are very excited about our future! Although we have the land we still need to raise enough money to erect our future home. If you would like to help please call the shelter or send your donation to our shelter address.  Thank you!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  5063 Dakota Avenue South, Huron, SD 57350     Phone: (605) 352-8955

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Lead, SD  Twin City Animal Shelter - Non-profit shelter in Lead. Volunteer needs, shelter news, photographs of available pets, and contact information.  Our most vital goal involves raising awareness about spay and neutering. We make sure that every animal that leaves our shelter is spayed or neutered.  Volunteers needed!  
Address:  722 East Main Street, Lead SD 57754   Phone: 605-584-2480  

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Oldham, SD  The Animals' Last Resort - is a new sanctuary for unwanted animals in eastern South Dakota.  It is a small facility at this point, so space is unfortunately limited.  We are currently set up to take unwanted pet birds and farm animals.  Some exceptions may be able to be made on a case-by-case basis. Donations are very much needed and appreciated.  
Address:  ,21757 449 Avenue, Oldham, SD 57051-7300  

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Pierre, SD  Humane Society of Pierre Fort Pierre Area - A non-profit shelter finding homes for cats and dogs in the Pierre and Ft. Pierre area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Address:  PO Box 954, Fort Pierre, SD 57532-0954   Phone: (605) 223-2287 

Pierre, SD  Pierre Animal Control - 

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Rapid City, SD - Humane Society of the Black Hills - Online newsletter, photographs of available cats and dogs, shelter wish list, adopter wish list for those looking for specific breeds, and pet care tips. The number of animals sheltered at the HSBH facility each year is close to 7,000, and growing at an alarming rate. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Address:  1820 E Patrick St, Rapid City SD 57703   Phone: 605-394-6906  or 605-394-4170  

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Sioux Falls, SD  Sioux Falls Humane Society - Profiles of available pets, list of board of directors, hours of operation, information about community services, calendar of events, and pet education and training tips. 
Address:  3720 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls SD 57104   Phone: 605-338-4441  

South Dakota  South Dakota Animal Control Association - View our petfinder website HERE.  
Address:  1855 Ball Park Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785   Phone: 605-720-6376

Spearfish, SD  Western Hills Humane Society - Photographs of available dogs and cats, hours of operation, and contact information. Spearfish. We are always in need of volunteers. People who are good with animals to walk our dogs or play with the kittens.  
Address:  324 Industrial Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783   Phone: (605) 642-1576

Sturgis, SD  Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter  - We serve more than 5 communities in Meade County, that means we take in a lot of unwanted pets.  We have lots of dogs needing adoptions.
Address:  1140 Otter Road, Sturgis SD 57785   Phone: 605-347-8310  

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Tyndall, SD  Buddy's Shelter/Doggy Haven  - Please call if planning to come by.
Address:  1600 Redwood St, Tyndall SD 57066    Phone: 605-660-6293

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Watertown, SD Glacial Lakes Humane Society - The Glacial Lakes Humane Society is a non-profit organization.  We serve an approx. 8 county area in SD and MN. No animals are turned away from our shelter!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1305 Sixth Ave NW, Watertown, SD    57201    Phone: 605-882-2247

Watertown, SD  Watertown Animal Control - 408 Third Street SE, Watertown, SD 57201   Phone: 605-882-6252  

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Yankton, SD Yankton Area Humane Society - is a non-profit organization looking to eventually have an actual facility to house the countless number of animals that are dumped or just unwanted in the Yankton area. We are dedicated to providing a safe haven to all animals in need , working to eliminate animal abuse and neglect through humane education, and attacking the pet overpopulation problem.  View some of our animals for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 585, Yankton, SD 57078   Phone: 605-664-4244 

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