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.

The mission of the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is to provide shelter for animals in transition, serve as advocates for animals and their people, and be a leader in enhancing the human-animal bond.

We are the provider for animal care services for the City of Billings.The City of Billings Police Department provides animal control services.

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is committed to the humane treatment of animals. We are considered an "open door" shelter. This means that we will turn no animal away that is from the city of Billings regardless of health, temperament or age. Because we understand that all animals come to us under the care and compassion of someone, we also are committed to the people involved in the care and welfare of these animals.

Because we do contract with the city of Billings to shelter their animals, we cannot provide an open door policy to county animals. We will accept animals from outside the city of Billings based on availability of space, adopt-ability, and in crisis situations.