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…
Community animal welfare advocates are expressing serious concern following recent discussions by the Hardin City Council regarding the city’s growing feral and free-roaming cat population In response to concerns raised by members of the public and other local rescues, Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter offered to coordinate and host a completely FREE Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) clinic in…
Over the past month or so, many concerns have been raised both on social media and to local authorities regarding a man residing in a camper pulling a trailer housing 12 huskies. Many people have questioned the welfare of the dogs and the safety of their living conditions, whether they’re cared for, get exercise, and…
Where do the animals go on July 1? That is the question that kept this community up last night after the Billings Police Department released a statement announcing the reopening of the city-run animal shelter at the old Monad location. Let us give you some history. For the past 18 years, Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter…
