Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a community where every animal is cared for.

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) is the largest-volume shelter in Montana; caring for thousands of lost & transitioning animals every year. We have made many changes over the years, ever-evolving to provide the best care for animals and the people of the Billings community. Our current shelter programs include reuniting lost pets with their owners, adoption, foster care, volunteer, outreac

h & education, low-cost spay & neuter clinics, and our life-saving Working Cat Program. For more information about the shelter, please visit our website at www.yvas.org.

06/06/2026

Imagine being able to tell your friends that you adopted a dog on the forever infamous 67 Adoption Promotion at YVAS!

We have so many pups that have been with us for awhile, so come down and give them the fur-ever home they truly deserve!

Click here to view our available dogs: https://yvas.org/adopt/dogs/

πŸ“šπŸ± Calling all young animal lovers! πŸ±πŸ“š June registration for Feline Fan Club is now OPEN! πŸŽ‰ If your child is too young t...
06/06/2026

πŸ“šπŸ± Calling all young animal lovers! πŸ±πŸ“š

June registration for Feline Fan Club is now OPEN! πŸŽ‰

If your child is too young to volunteerβ€”or you’re just looking for a fun, meaningful way to get involvedβ€”reading to shelter cats is the purr-fect fit. πŸΎπŸ’› Not only do kids build reading skills and confidence with a non-judgmental audience, but they also provide comfort, enrichment, and socialization to the animals. It’s a win-win for kids and cats! 😻✨

πŸ‘‰ Sign up today: https://form.jotform.com/261456513804153

πŸ˜‚πŸΎ Well... this is what happens when a group of Gen Z staff members get together. πŸΎπŸ˜‚This weekend ONLY, we're celebrating...
06/05/2026

πŸ˜‚πŸΎ Well... this is what happens when a group of Gen Z staff members get together. πŸΎπŸ˜‚

This weekend ONLY, we're celebrating the most important weekend of the year the only way we know how:

✨ ALL adult animals are just $6.70! ✨

That's right. Dogs, cats, a lizard, and even a rooster are all looking for their fur-ever homesβ€”and for less than the price of a fancy coffee. β˜•πŸΆπŸ±πŸ¦ŽπŸ“

Whether you're looking for a couch companion, adventure buddy, barnyard bestie, or scaled sidekick, we've got someone waiting to meet you. πŸ’š

πŸ“šπŸΎ We are SO excited to be part of this year’s Reading Rocks program in partnership with the Education Foundation! πŸΎπŸ“šJoi...
06/05/2026

πŸ“šπŸΎ We are SO excited to be part of this year’s Reading Rocks program in partnership with the Education Foundation! πŸΎπŸ“š

Join us for a chance to read in the park with a shelter pupβ€”because books are even better with a furry friend by your side! πŸ’›πŸΆ

πŸ“ Two opportunities to join the fun:
🌳 Pioneer Park β€” June 11th | 12 PM–1 PM
🌳 Veterans Park β€” June 15th | 12 PM–1 PM

Come build reading confidence, meet some adorable shelter dogs, and enjoy some sunshine with us! β˜€οΈπŸ“–

See you there, smarties! πŸ€“

πŸŽ‰πŸΎ Barkitecture 2026 β€” What a night! πŸΎπŸŽ‰Post 2/6Events like Barkitecture simply would not be possible without the incredi...
06/04/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸΎ Barkitecture 2026 β€” What a night! πŸΎπŸŽ‰

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Events like Barkitecture simply would not be possible without the incredible support of our table sponsors! πŸ’›πŸ‘

Their generosity helped create a welcoming, exciting, and successful evening while directly supporting YVAS’s future building and the animals who depend on us every day. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a better future for animal welfare in our community. 🐢🐱✨

Community support is what turns big dreams into reality, and we are so grateful to have businesses and individuals willing to stand beside us as we continue building toward the future. 🐾

Let’s hear it for our amazing table sponsors who helped make Barkitecture 2026 such a success! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Table Sponsors:
ZooMT
CDA
Langlas
Vivere Advisors
Corby
Coleman Monson & Small
Stockman Bank
Tom Ferro
Mary Jo
Brian Harvey

06/03/2026

We have a VERY opinionated rooster here at YVAS looking for his fur-ever flock!

A protective soul, Fowl Play has waiting for almost two weeks now to be adopted, if you are looking for a rooster, he's your man!

Fowl Plays adoption fee is completely sponsored, and per city ordinance you must live out of Billings City Limits!

πŸŽ‰πŸΎ Barkitecture 2026 β€” What a night! πŸΎπŸŽ‰Post 1/6In May, we hosted our second annual Barkitecture fundraiser in support of...
06/03/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸΎ Barkitecture 2026 β€” What a night! πŸΎπŸŽ‰

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In May, we hosted our second annual Barkitecture fundraiser in support of YVAS’s future buildingβ€”and it was nothing short of incredible! 🏑✨

From imaginative, one-of-a-kind dog houses to creative craftsmanship and artistic flair, this event showcased the immense talent within our community. πŸŽ¨πŸ› οΈπŸΆ

Today, we especially want to recognize the artists and builders who poured their time, creativity, and hard work into making Barkitecture possible. Every painted detail, every hammer swing, and every unique design helped turn this fundraiser into something truly unforgettable. πŸ’š

Your talents are helping build more than dog housesβ€”you’re helping build the future of animal welfare in our community. 🐾✨
Let’s give a huge round of applause to the creative minds and skilled hands behind Barkitecture 2026! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Builders:
Dustin Sowards
Jerome Baily
David Nemer
Kenton Beebe

Artists:
Craig Whitley (weathervane)
Judd Thompson (High noon painting)
Kate Morris (bird bath)
Garth Howley (bat house)
David Nemer/Reliable Tent and Tipi (dog tent)
Joanne Barringer (dog bed)
Corby Skinner
Tom Ferro

06/02/2026

This is Bear πŸ’šπŸΎ

Bear is one of our longest stays, being with us since the beginning of May, we are hoping to help Mr. Bear find his forever home. Initially surrendered due to no fault of his own, Bear is a friendly snuggle-bug looking to gain some confidence in the world! He loves naps in the sun, chasing small animals, and of course hanging out with his best doggie friends!

Bear is currently in the shelter but will be going out to a foster home later this Tuesday afternoon. If interested in Bear, please click the link in the comments to learn more about him!

πŸ°πŸ“πŸ¦Ž Pocket Pets Galore! πŸ¦ŽπŸ“πŸ°We somehow find ourselves with an abundance of pocket pets looking for homes! From feathered ...
06/01/2026

πŸ°πŸ“πŸ¦Ž Pocket Pets Galore! πŸ¦ŽπŸ“πŸ°

We somehow find ourselves with an abundance of pocket pets looking for homes! From feathered friends to fluffy companions and even a scaly sidekick, we've got a little bit of everything. πŸ’›

πŸ“ Fowl Play the Rooster
A small bird with a BIG personality! This handsome guy takes his job seriously and is always ready to keep a watchful eye on his flockβ€”with plenty of commentary along the way. πŸŒžπŸ“£

🦎 Shiloh the Bearded Dragon
This pretty reptile is currently serving her stray hold while we search for her owner. If she isn't reclaimed, she'll be available for adoption after June 3rd and ready to find her forever habitat! β˜€οΈπŸŒ΅

🐰 Rainbow- ADOPTED!
This feisty fluffball is full of personality and would do best with an experienced rabbit owner who can help her be her best bunny self. πŸŒˆπŸ‡

🐰 Flower- ADOPTED!
A sweet snuggle-bug who loves attention almost as much as she loves snacks. Got leftover veggies? Flower is happy to help with those! πŸ₯•πŸ’•

🐹 Baked Potato the Guinea Pig- ADOPTED!
A hungry, social little gentleman who's looking for a home with other guinea pigs to keep him company! πŸ₯¬πŸ’› Whether he's munching on snacks or chatting with his piggy pals, Baked Potato is ready to become part of the herd.

Whether you're looking for feathers, fur, or scales, your next best friend might be waiting at YVAS! 🐾✨

Click here to view out available Pocket Pets: https://yvas.org/adopt/other-animals/

πŸΎπŸ–€ Tattoos for Tails is BACK, baby! πŸ–€πŸΎJoin us on June 7th starting at 12 PM for an incredible fundraiser hosted by Forge...
06/01/2026

πŸΎπŸ–€ Tattoos for Tails is BACK, baby! πŸ–€πŸΎ

Join us on June 7th starting at 12 PM for an incredible fundraiser hosted by Forget Me Not Tattoo! πŸŽ‰πŸΆπŸ±

Get inked with a beautiful animal-themed tattoo from a selection of pre-drawn flash designsβ€”all while supporting the animals at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter. ✨🐾

⚑ First come, first served, so be sure to arrive early! Arms and Legs ONLY!

Every single dollar raised goes directly toward helping the animals in our care, and we are beyond grateful to the talented artists and amazing staff at Forget Me Not Tattoo for making this event possible. πŸ’›

Come hang out, get some fresh ink, and support a paws-itively amazing cause! 🐾πŸ”₯ See you there!

Address

5056 Jellison Road
Billings, MT
59101

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14062947387

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