A long read on a complicated story. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter began to fill with smoke, resulting in a complete evacuation of the building – both animals and humans. Immediately, it was determined that the smoke was coming from a contained but malfunctioning burn in the incinerator on site. YVAS…
Three members of the board of directors of the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) met with three members of the Billings city council on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to strengthen lines of communication and make sure our community will continue to provide a high level of care for our animal friends. The city first entered…
Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) will move to a more stable, longer-term location off Jellison Road ending months of operating in emergency spaces. After four months operating in cramped temporary spaces, Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) is excited to announce its move to a much larger and more stable, longer-term location off Jellison Road. The…
YVAS officially opens doors to (temporary) new facility. After four months of displacement following the September 10th incident, YVAS is thrilled to be in a more permanent, stable home. For the first time since September, our full team is back under one roof, allowing faster decision-making, better communication, and more responsive care—while reducing stress for…
