Want To Get Involved?

We have several opportunities to get involved with our organization that vary greatly on committment level and activity!

Support from caring individuals such as yourself ensures that the humane society is able to meet its mission. BRHS is always looking for volunteers to help the animals and keep the shelter up and running.

Read our Volunteer Welcome & Thank you sheet for all information on how volunteering works!

After reading our Volunteer Welcome & Thank you sheet, schedule your volunteers hours here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544AEAA2BA4F49-50166957-volunteer!

You will also need to fill out a volunteer waiver. You can fill out your waiver when you arrive for your first scheduled shift or in advance by clicking here. If you are under 18, a parent/guardian must sign your waiver. If you are under 16, you must have a parent/guardian present to volunteer.

Our fostering needs have changed a bit since we were a completely foster based rescue. Most of our “adoptable animals” do well in our shelter environment so we no longer send them to foster homes. It’s much easier to facilitate adoptions when they stay in shelter. Our foster program has shifted to care for animals that need a bit more round the clock care than can be provided during staffed hours at the shelter. These animals include:bottle/slurry/gruel aged kittens and puppies, special medical needs animals, Senior animals that need a little more TLC, special behavioral needs animals that are not thriving in shelter.

“Goodbye” is the goal! Our fostering program’s main purpose is to get animals medically and behaviorally ready to reach that goal and find their forever homes!

If you’d like to learn more about fostering, check this out: Foster Info Sheet

Still interested? Need more information? Give us a call or send an email to talk about fostering!

Named in honor of super volunteer, Pam Stern, Pam’s Hall Pass Program celebrates Pam’s years of dedication to BRHS dogs — from daily walks to fostering to fun outings. This program is designed to give our adoptable dogs a much-deserved break from the shelter while helping them shine in the real world.

Through Pam’s Hall Pass, our pups get to enjoy enriching adventures — whether it’s a walk in the park, a visit to a dog-friendly café, or a fun car ride — offering them new experiences, socialization, and exposure to potential adopters. Each outing also helps us learn more about our dogs' personalities, which in turn helps us find them the perfect forever homes.

Brookings Regional
Humane Society

Want To Get Involved?

Interested in taking a pup out on a Pam Pass?
Here's what you need to know:

Program Overview & Rules

Pam Hall Pass Application & Agreement