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Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society — Sioux Falls
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
3720 E. Benson Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
605-338-4441
Email
frontoffice@sfhumanesociety.com
County
Minnehaha County
Website
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society – Sioux Falls Area Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Small companion animals
Other domestic animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Owner surrender assistance
Lost and found services
Microchipping
Community education
About
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society provides shelter, care, adoption services and other assistance for animals throughout the Sioux Falls region. Its programs help homeless pets find permanent families while providing resources for pet owners and the surrounding community.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Brookings Regional Humane Society — Brookings
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
120 W. 2nd Street S.
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone
605-697-7387
Email
BSDHumane@gmail.com
County
Brookings County
Website
Home | BRHS
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Spay/neuter
Veterinary care
Community pet assistance
Humane education
About
Brookings Regional Humane Society has served companion animals in the Brookings area since 1998. The shelter typically assists hundreds of animals each year, providing a safe place for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets while they await permanent homes.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Almost Home Canine Rescue — Sioux Falls
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 90707
Sioux Falls, SD 57109
Phone
No public phone
Email
info@almosthomecaninerescue.com
County
Minnehaha County
Website
Almost Home Canine Rescue — Every Animal Deserves a Home
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter
Transport
Volunteer programs
About
Almost Home Canine Rescue is a foster-based organization serving dogs and cats in need. Volunteers provide temporary homes while rescued animals receive medical attention, socialization and preparation for adoption. The organization also coordinates transportation and other support for animals entering rescue.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Humane Society of the Black Hills — Rapid City
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1820 E. St. Patrick Street
Rapid City, SD 57703
Phone
605-394-4170
Email
hsbhinformation@gmail.com
County
Pennington County
Website
Humane Society of the Black Hills | Serving Animals. Serving Community.
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Small animals
Other domestic animals
Services Provided
Open-admission sheltering
Adoption
Animal surrender
Lost and found services
Animal welfare assistance
Microchipping
Animal services and enforcement
About
Humane Society of the Black Hills is an open-admission shelter serving Rapid City, Pennington County and communities across western South Dakota. Approximately 4,000 animals pass through its programs annually. The organization also assists with animal welfare concerns, lost pets, adoptions and community animal services.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Mitchell Animal Rescue — Mitchell
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 355
Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone
605-770-2170
Email
mitchellanimalrescue@gmail.com
County
Davison County
Website
Mitchell Animal Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Feral cats
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter
TNR assistance
Pet rehoming assistance
About
Mitchell Animal Rescue is a volunteer-operated organization helping homeless pets in the Mitchell area. The rescue assists both stray dogs and cats. Without a traditional shelter facility, it relies on foster families to provide temporary care. Its programs also assist feral cats through Trap-Neuter-Return efforts.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Battle Mountain Humane Society — Hot Springs
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
27254 Wind Cave Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Phone
605-745-7283
Email
bmhs@goldenwest.net
County
Fall River County
Website
Home – Battle Mountain Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter
Long-term sanctuary care
Community education
About
Battle Mountain Humane Society provides a safe environment for animals in need throughout Fall River County and surrounding communities. Rescued animals receive food, shelter, veterinary treatment and opportunities for adoption. Animals requiring permanent placement may remain as lifelong sanctuary residents.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Black Hills Raptor Center — Caputa
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 48
Caputa, SD 57725
Phone
605-519-2008
Email
No public email
County
Pennington County
Website
Home – Black Hills Raptor Center
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Other native birds of prey
Services Provided
Raptor care
Ambassador animal care
Wildlife conservation
Public education
School programs
Raptor research
About
Black Hills Raptor Center protects native birds of prey through conservation, education and research. Its resident raptors are non-releasable birds that serve as educational ambassadors. The organization is developing a larger facility with a long-term goal of adding rehabilitation services for raptors in western South Dakota.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary — Scotland
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
29571 419th Avenue
Scotland, SD 57059
Phone
No public phone
Email
info@gentlespirithorses.org
County
Bon Homme County
Website
Help Us Help Horses in Need | Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Mustangs
Donkeys
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Sanctuary care
Adoption
Training
Owner surrender assistance
Horse welfare education
About
Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary provides assistance to neglected, abused, unwanted and at-risk equines. Horses receive individualized rehabilitation with adoption pursued when appropriate. Animals requiring permanent care can remain in sanctuary, while outreach programs promote responsible horse ownership.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
White Owl Sanctuary — Kyle
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Shelter Address
31 Mato Avenue
Kyle, SD 57752
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 685
Kyle, SD 57752
Phone
605-515-7521
Email
whiteowlsanctuary@gmail.com
County
Oglala Lakota County
Website
White Owl Sanctuary|Animal Shelter|Pine Ridge South Dakota
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Fawns
Ducks
Guinea pigs
Other animals in need
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Shelter and sanctuary care
Veterinary assistance
Animal food assistance
Cruelty prevention
Community outreach
Animal welfare education
About
White Owl Sanctuary serves animals on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Its work extends beyond dogs and cats to horses, ducks, guinea pigs, fawns and other animals in need. The organization also operates an animal food bank to help families keep their pets during difficult financial circumstances.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
The Good Earth Farm Animal Sanctuary — Lennox
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
28318 466th Avenue
Lennox, SD 57039
Phone
605-929-7394
County
Lincoln County
Website
Happy Farm Animals
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Pigs
Donkeys
Chickens
Geese
Cats
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm animal sanctuary
Long-term animal care
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Animal welfare education
Community outreach
About
The Good Earth Farm Animal Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for farm animals that need a safe place to live. Residents receive ongoing physical, emotional and medical care in environments designed to support their natural behaviors. The sanctuary also promotes compassionate animal care through education and community involvement.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026