The Heartland Humane Society is a Private NonProfit 501(c)3 corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. As a non-profit corporation we rely mainly on private donations.  We generate funds through our Annual Paw Partner fees, Adoption program, Fundraising events, Sales of T-shirts, etc.  All fees go towards spaying or neutering, general & emergency medical care, food & shelter for the animals that come under our care, and fees associated with administering these programs.

The Yankton Area Humane Society was established as a non-profit organization in 2000 by a dedicated group of volunteers who came together to improve the lives of homeless and abused animals.  By 2006, planning began for a permanent shelter building, as a Board of Directors was formed and the name was changed to Heartland Humane Society to include Yankton, Vermillion, Hartington, and the surrounding communities.  Through the continued support from all our members, donors, & volunteers; HHS now has a designated building fund to continue with our goal of a physical shelter.  In the meantime, the temporary office will serve nicely for meetings & administrative functions.

 FAQ's:

YES. Although both organizations are committed to animal welfare; we have different missions and jurisdictions. Animal Control departments usually receive funds from their respective City Government through taxes to provide animal control services within city limits.  Whereas, HHS is Non-Profit and we are not constrained within a city limits.  We provide services in not only in Yankton County, Clay County, and Cedar County, NE; but also the surrounding areas.

NO!  Unfortunately, we are a limited admissions facility and only have room to house cats at our current facility. Dogs must be housed in foster homes, therefore require an appointment to arrange for foster placement.   Please call our office if you are needing assistance in finding a home for an animal.  We will check into our Foster Network to see if someone could take an animal in until we are able to find a permanent home for them.  

*Sometimes we are unable to assist in the ways that we would like to due to lack of resources, funds, & limited number of Foster Homes.  The number of animals that we can help depends on the number of volunteer Foster Homes.*     

YES. The Heartland Humane Society is a private Non Profit organization, incorporated in South Dakota, and fully qualified as a 501(c)(3) under the IRS code. Your contributions are deductible for the year in which they are made, to the extent of the law.

We try to help the homeless, abused, neglected, and stray animals of the area.  Some of the animals that we receive are surrendered by their owners, who can no longer have pets or do not want them for various reasons.  Some of the animals are found wandering or lost.  We also have received unwanted puppies or kitties from owner's that did not spay/neuter their own pet, and unfortunately, entire litters have been found on other people's properties or dumped in ditches.

Yes, Adoption Fees help offset the costs of the animal's food, shelter, and medical expenses while under Heartland Humane Society's care.  Additional donations are always welcome and accepted ~ See our Wish List for items we are currently need.