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Animal License and Microchips | Humane Society of the Black Hills

1820 E. St. Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703

Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
The main shelter is open the following hours for adoption: 11:00am - 5:00pm (MT), Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00am - 4:00pm (MT), Saturday - Sunday Animal surrender, stray drop off, donations can take place during these hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (MT) Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (MT) Saturday - Sunday
Application process
Call or stop in for information.
Fees
Call for information.
Service area
Pennington County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Children (0-17)
Animal License: Per the city ordinance, all animals need to be licensed. Licenses can be purchased at HSBH or a participating veterinarian. Please bring a rabies immunization certificate and documentation regarding if the animal is altered or not altered. Licenses need to be renewed on a yearly basis. Please call for more information on animal license fees. Microchipping: Permanent identification for your pet in case they are lost. Microchipping only takes a couple minutes and helps to increase the chance that your lost animal will be returned home. Please call for information on microchipping fees.
Last Assured
08/20/2025
Providing organization
Humane Society of the Black Hills

Open admission animal shelter located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.