Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

6400 South Frontage Road Billings, Montana 59101

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings, MT

Billings Shelters

(406) 294-7387 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Today
Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings, MT

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Billings, Montana, about 5 miles northeast of the city. It officially opened its doors in 2009 and has since grown into the largest animal shelter in Montana, taking in more than 5,000 animals every year. YVAS is dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond by providing compassionate, high-quality care, education, and resources to the community, offering dogs, cats, and other animals for adoption. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00–7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00–5:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Applicants must submit an adoption application (online or in person), staff help match you with a suitable pet, and you're encouraged to do a meet-and-greet with the animal; applicants must be at least 18 years old, and finalizing the adoption requires a photo ID, adoption fee payment (cash or credit card only), and signed paperwork.

Service area: Billings, Montana
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals