For a list of animal events, statewide, visit Montana Pets On The Net, here and be sure to click on the link for Dog Activities, as well as the link for Statewide Events

For a list of downtown events in the Billings community, click here

For a list of local arts and entertainment events, click here 


January is:
Happy & Healthy New Year to your pets!


Support YVAS

You can support YVAS in many ways.  Volunteers can find information on our Policy & Mission page.  Donations are welcome, and needed.  You can mail your donation to our PO Box listed on our Facilities  page, or donate safely online by visiting our Policies & Mission page. Thanks!

Welcome to Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, Inc.

We are the provider for animal care services for the City of Billings.The City of Billings Police Department provides animal control services. 
Our organization is founded on the principle of community engagement with the goal of building partnerships to save lives. We cannot overemphasize the important role animals play in the lives of humans and we'd like to return the favor.

Click on our Adoptable or Stray animal links above to see the animals in the shelter.  Or better yet, stop by and visit us at 1735 Monad Road. (Stop by often, our adoptable animals changes daily!) If you have a minute now, take the tour with director Chris Anderson, compliments of the Billings Gazette.

January 4, 2010 We are in the news....Compliments of the  Billings Gazette. 
Click here for more information.

Following is a list of items that we are looking for as donations:

    1.    Office furniture, specifically business office type desks that support computers etc, printer tables.
2.    HP LaserJet printer, currently have a 1300n that is perfect, another similar would be wonderful.

Foster Homes

Cats and kittens

We are moving into "litters of kittens" season. Kittens have a limited survival rate in a shelter environment. Our experience tells us that if we can foster them until they are a bit older, 10-12 weeks, they will have stronger immune systems to be shown for adoption in the shelter environment. If you would be interested in being put on our foster list please call as soon as possible. We got our first litter in last week, and have them out in foster. 

Dogs and puppies

We do have a litter of pitbull puppies, four weeks of age. Mom is weaning them on her own. Looking for three weeks of foster before adopting. These pups will need special attention given their breed to ensure correct adoptions. 
Also have three adult dogs that need fostering in a home to learn manners and how to be in a home environment.