Animal Control

Exterior of the Western Hills Humane Society Animal Shelter

Western Hills Humane Society Shelter

The Spearfish Police Department contracts with the Western Hills Humane Society, located at 324 Industrial Drive, for kenneling services on animals impounded by the department. The shelter is open:

  • Monday, Tuesday, and  Thursday through Saturday
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Wednesday and Sunday

Pet Identification

If you care for your pet, provide some form of pet identification! Read about licensing and identification.

Importance of Spay & Neuter

Did you know that one unspayed female cat and her male mate and all their kittens and their kitten's kittens, if none are ever spayed or neutered adds up to 80,399,780 within a 10 year period?

Did you know that one unspayed female dog and her male mate and all their puppies and their puppies, if none are ever spayed or neutered adds up to 67,000 within a 6 year period?

Please spay and neuter your pet!