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Animal Shelters & Rescues in South Dakota

46 of the 151 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in South Dakota are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the South Dakota page.

46locations
28cities
151locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Rapid City 5

  1. Humane Society of the Black Hills

    1820 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57703

    Mon-Tue 11am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Rapid City

  2. Animal Shelter

    1820 E St Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57703-4142

    Call Website All Rapid City

  3. Save Them All Rescue Services (STARS)

    2120 W Main St #2, Rapid City, SD 57702

    Call Website All Rapid City

  4. Animal Psychology Center.Com

    910 E Watertown St, Rapid City, SD 57701-1349

    Call Website All Rapid City

  5. Mother Puppers

    14685 Country Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

    Call All Rapid City

Sioux Falls 5

  1. SDK West

    46573 269th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

    Mon-Sun 7am-9am

    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  2. Sioux Falls Area Humane Society

    3720 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-9610

    Mon-Wed 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  3. Sioux Falls Humane Society

    2001 N 3rd Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-8404

    Mon-Wed 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  4. Happy Dog Hideaway

    6701 E Madison St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110-7437

    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  5. Sioux Falls Area Reptile Rescue & Rehome

    2501 W Russell St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-1100

    Call All Sioux Falls

Yankton 5

  1. Heartland Humane Society

    3400 E Highway 50, Yankton, SD 57078-6432

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Yankton

  2. Ultimate Companion

    30428 437th Ave, Yankton, SD 57078-5911

    Call Website All Yankton

  3. Heartland Humane Society

    601 Burleigh St, Yankton, SD 57078-4116

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Yankton

  4. Homeward Bound Pet Rescue

    111 W 3rd St, Yankton, SD 57078-4320

    Call Website All Yankton

  5. Yankton Animal Shelter

    410 Walnut St Ste 102, Yankton, SD 57078-4389

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm

    Call All Yankton

Brookings 4

  1. Brookings Regional Humane Society

    120 W Second St S, Brookings, SD 57006

    Call Website All Brookings

  2. Brookings Regional Humane Society

    1027 Main Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006-3813

    Call Website All Brookings

  3. Brookings Community Service Unit

    415 Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006

    Mon-Fri 7am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm

    Call All Brookings

  4. Splash Zone Wildlife Control Experts

    700 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006

    Call All Brookings

Eagle Butte 2

  1. Wakpa Waste’ Animal Shelter

    16514 Rodeo Grounds Road, Eagle Butte, SD 57625

    Call All Eagle Butte

  2. CRST Wakpa Waste' Animal Shelter

    16514 Rodeo Grounds Road, Eagle Butte, SD 57625

    All Eagle Butte

Kyle 2

  1. WhiteOwl Sanctuary

    31 mato Ave , Kyle, SD 57752

    Call Website All Kyle

  2. Oglala Pet Project (OPP)

    1, Kyle, SD 57752

    Website All Kyle

Sturgis 2

  1. South Dakota Canine Center

    21026 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785

    Call Website All Sturgis

  2. Sturgis Animal Shelter

    1140 Otter Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785

    Call All Sturgis

Aberdeen 1

  1. Aberdeen Area Humane Society

    2511 385th Ave S, Aberdeen, SD 57401

    Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Aberdeen

Belle Fourche 1

  1. Wildlife Uncovered

    Custer Street, Belle Fourche, SD 3571

    Call All Belle Fourche

Bristol 1

  1. Glacial Lakes Wirehairs LLC

    Bristol, SD

    All Bristol

Colman 1

  1. Good Dog LLC

    22317 469th Ave, Colman, SD 57017

    Call All Colman

Delmont 1

  1. ET Farms Animal Rescue

    401 E Co Rd 500, Delmont, SD 57330

    Call All Delmont

Gregory 1

  1. Rescues Unlimited

    923 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, SD 57533

    Call Website All Gregory

Hot Springs 1

  1. Battle Mountain Humane Society

    27254 Wind Cave Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747

    Call Website All Hot Springs

Humboldt 1

  1. Borderlands Horse Sanctuary

    26160 457th Ave, Humboldt, SD 57035

    Call Website All Humboldt

Huron 1

  1. Beadle County Humane Society

    5063 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD 57350-6546

    Call All Huron

Lead 1

  1. Twin City Animal Shelter

    722 E Main St, Lead, SD 57754

    Call Website All Lead

Mitchell 1

  1. The Mitchell Animal Rescue Site

    PO Box 355, Mitchell, SD 57301

    Call Website All Mitchell

Murdo 1

  1. Prairie Paws

    26930 243rd St, Murdo, SD 57559-5901

    Call Website

Parkston 1

  1. Heart and Soul Kitty Sanctuary

    Parkston, SD

    All Parkston

Piedmont 1

  1. Happy Tails Haven

    14898 Elk Creek Rd, Piedmont, SD 57769

    Call Website All Piedmont

Pierre 1

  1. Paws Animal Rescue

    N, 1530 Lowell Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

    Call Website All Pierre

Scotland 1

  1. Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue and Sanctuary

    29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD 57059

    Call Website All Scotland

Spearfish 1

  1. Western Hills Humane Society

    324 Industrial Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783

    Call Website All Spearfish

Tea 1

  1. Finny Mini Farm and Sanctuary

    46434 270th St, Tea, SD 57064

    All Tea

Vermillion 1

  1. Vermillion Animal Control

    25 Center St, Vermillion, SD 57069

    Call Website All Vermillion

Watertown 1

  1. Glacial Lakes Humane Society and Shelter

    1305 6th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201

    Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Watertown

Wessington 1

  1. Foster House Boarding and Grooming

    230 Barden St W, Wessington, SD 57381

    Call All Wessington
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across South Dakota to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 46 dog parks in South Dakota to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout South Dakota. Our guide lists 46 dog parks in South Dakota for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.