Humane Society of the Black Hills

06/08/2026

192 ADOPTIONS. 192 LIVES CHANGED!

There are moments in animal welfare that make every early morning, every difficult day, every heartbreak, and every ounce of effort worth it.

This is one of those moments.

192 cats have walked through the doors of Coffee & Cats and into loving homes. 192 cats who now have warm beds, sunny windows, gentle hands to pet them, and families to call their own.

Every adoption is special. Every goodbye is bittersweet. We celebrate because an animal’s life has changed forever, even as we miss seeing them each day.

While we’re celebrating these incredible happy endings, a few wonderful cats are still waiting for their own chapter to begin:

🐱 Anakin
🐱 Berta
🐱 Hyacinth
🐱 Plus one mystery kitty waiting to steal your heart!

To everyone who has adopted, donated, volunteered, visited the Kitty Cove, attended events, shared a post, or simply cheered these animals on from afar—thank you. You are part of every success story. You are part of every second chance.

Because of this community, 192 cats have found where they belong.

And somewhere tonight, 192 former shelter cats are curled up in their homes, loved beyond measure.

There is nothing more beautiful than that. ❤️🐾

06/08/2026

🚨🐍 Rattlesnake Awareness in Rapid City 🐍🚨

Our Animal Control Officers wanted to share a little information with our community due to a recent increase in rattlesnake bite incidents being reported in and around Rapid City.

Rattlesnakes are a natural part of the Black Hills ecosystem and play an important role in controlling rodent populations. While encounters can be alarming, most bites occur when people or pets get too close or attempt to handle a snake.

As temperatures rise and more people are enjoying the outdoors, please keep the following in mind:

• Stay alert in rocky areas, tall grass, wood piles, and along trails.
• Keep dogs leashed and under control when hiking.
• Watch where you place your hands and feet.
• Never attempt to touch, corner, relocate, or kill a rattlesnake.
• Give snakes plenty of space and allow them a safe escape route.

If you encounter a rattlesnake:
🐍 Stay calm.
🐍 Slowly back away.
🐍 Keep children and pets at a safe distance.
🐍 Warn others in the area.

If a person or pet is bitten:
⚠️ Seek immediate medical or veterinary attention.
⚠️ Keep movement to a minimum.
⚠️ Do not attempt old home remedies such as cutting the wound, sucking out venom, or applying ice.

Rattlesnakes don’t want to interact with people any more than we want to interact with them. A little awareness and caution can help keep both our community and our local wildlife safe.

Stay safe out there, Rapid City—and enjoy the beautiful Black Hills responsibly!

06/07/2026

Look at our Jazzy!

We have 165 splashes in the books and we still have one more day!

Here’s the leader board for our independent finals.

Don’t forget this weekend is also a qualifier for the North America Diving Dogs - NADD regionals!

06/07/2026

🐾 Come out and support South Dakota Service Dogs at Texas Roadhouse this Wednesday, June 10th from 5–10 PM!

Dine in or order to-go — either way, 10% of your purchase will be donated to South Dakota Service Dogs.

📍 Must show this flyer at checkout for the donation to count!

Great food for a great cause — we hope to see you there! ❤️🐶

06/07/2026

A weekly Petco adoption event in Rapid City is spotlighting foster cats in need of permanent homes, giving community members a chance to meet adoptable animals, learn about fostering and potentially bring home a new pet during in-person events hosted by local rescue groups.

Find out how you can support fostering or adoption efforts for animals waiting for homes at the link in the comments.

06/07/2026

Jazmyn on her way to the final competition day for her at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training and K-9 Sport Complex! Come watch her! Adopt her!

06/06/2026

Jazmyn beating her own best record and jumping 18’9”! Come watch her compete at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training and K-9 Sport Complex today and tomorrow from 9-1.

06/06/2026

Jazmyn on her way to competing in Air Retrieving, Dock Diving, and Hydrodash at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training and K-9 Sport Complex. Come watch her compete today and tomorrow from 9-1!

06/06/2026