Sioux Falls Area Humane Society

3720 East Benson Road Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society animal shelter in Sioux Falls, SD
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Visiting

Hours of operation

  1. Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday Closed
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  6. Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
  7. Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

About this shelter

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in Sioux Falls, SD

The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, located about 4 miles southwest of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has served the area since 1919 and is the largest animal shelter in eastern South Dakota. It takes in abandoned, abused, homeless, and unwanted animals, providing tender loving care until they find a permanent home, guided by its mission to be a safe haven and human voice for all animals in need. The shelter finds homes for dogs, cats, and small "critters," and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Sioux Falls Area Humane Society

Adoption process

Applicants fill out a 1-page application with photo ID and proof of address, then meet and interact with the adoptable pet in person (at least 20 minutes, with required child and current-dog introductions for dogs), and finalize by signing paperwork and taking the pet home the same day.

Service area
Sioux Falls, South Dakota (eastern South Dakota)
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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