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Heartland Humane Society

Animal shelter in Yankton, SD

Heartland Humane Society is a Private NonProfit 501(c)3 organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are limited admissions facility - meaning we that we take in animals by appointment and only when appropriate space and resources are available to care for them.

As a non-profit we rely 100% on private donations. We generate funds through your generous contributions, adoption fees, fundraising events, and sales of merchandise and services. All funds collected go directly back to the general budget to care for our animals.

HHS was established in 2006 from a group formerly known as the Yankton Area Humane Society. We serve Yankton and Clay counties primarily with an additional twelve-county area often receiving our services.

All of our animals receive proper vet care, including vaccinations and prevention of common pet diseases and infections. We test for Heartworm in our canines and feline leukemias in our felines. We contract with local vets to perform all surgeries and animal care at our facility. Each animal is microchipped and all animals old enough are fixed before being placed up for adoption.

In 2014, Heartland moved its operation to our forever home on Highway 50, allowing the shelter to double the number of animals it serves annually.

HHS again doubled its numbers in 2017 by opening an additional 4,000 square feet of facility at the shelter. At full operations, the shelter will be able to serve up to 850 animals each year.

Our shelter, now officially remodeled, boasts 19 kennels on our adoption floor plus four quarantine kennels and five kennels for our holding facility. We have 18 cat kennels on our adoption floor plus two community cat rooms where folks can snuggle with adoptable cats. We also have 16 quarantine cat kennels plus four kennels in our holding facility.

Volunteers have access to both an inside and outside play yard for our dogs and cat volunteers have their own room for socializing our felines. Our lobby also includes a merchandise area with top quality cat and dog products.

Come visit us today and learn more - 3400 E Highway 50 / Yankton, SD. We provide tours by appointment.

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3400 E Highway 50
Yankton, SD 57078
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3400 E Highway 50

Yankton, SD 57078

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Adoptable pets at Heartland Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Thunder's adoption status with email updates.
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Thunder

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Jebediah's adoption status with email updates.
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Jebediah

Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

St. Bernard

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Pearl

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Curly's adoption status with email updates.
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Curly

English Shepherd

Male, 11 mos
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Ralph's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralph

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Yankton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Nelson's adoption status with email updates.
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Nelson

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Yankton, SD

Shelter FAQs

Southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption application is easy and helps staff understand the qualities you are looking for in your new pet. You can complete the adoption application online, at home or at the shelter. You may be interested in a certain animal or we can help you find good match for you and your lifestyle. Our goal is to make the best choice possible to ensure the animals’ health, safety and happiness. We also want our adopters to be able to make an informed choice and adopt the animal that is the best fit for their family.

You are encouraged to fill out the adoption application at our shelter during regular business hours. If you wish to get a head start or live out of town, please use the online link to get the process started.

For any questions, or if you wish to received an emailed form, contact Janette at adopt@sdheartlandhumanesociety.com.

For more information on adoption, give us a call at 605.664.4244

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1600 Redwood ST,
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Tyndall, SD 57066

We'll also keep you updated on Lakely's adoption status with email updates.
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Lakely

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Canton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Tarot's adoption status with email updates.
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Tarot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Canton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Canton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Tippy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tippy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Canton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Husky's adoption status with email updates.
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Husky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Canton, SD
We'll also keep you updated on Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Canton, SD

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