Mission Statement Pennington County Humane Society is a non-profit organization that promotes respect for animal life, works to prevent animal homelessness, abuse, and provides community education regarding the humane/ethical treatment of animals. It is the policy of the society to promote humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection; to seek to return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners. Founded in November of 1997, Pennington County Humane Society is a non-profit organization supported entirely by individual contributions. We are dedicated to serving the animals and people in our community. We provide shelter, food, and medical care for unwanted, abused, and neglected animals. We strive to place pets into loving homes.