The Bitter Root Humane Association is organized in an effort to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal population control, and to educate the public on the needs, care, and understanding of animals.

Located in Hamilton, Montana and serving Ravalli County, we are a nonprofit corporation under the Montana Nonprofit Corporation Act and are recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our policy is to provide humane care and treatment to all animals needing protection in our service area. To this end, we operate a shelter for stray, homeless,and neglected animals. We also seek to unite lost animals with owners and place homeless animals with owners willing to commit to the animal for its entire life.

Shelter hours and contact information

BRHA Happenings

Looking for a meaningful and lasting gift for a Pet Lover? Donate a Kuranda dog bed to one of our dogs in the name of a friend or family member. A personalized Gift Card will be mailed to them to inform them of the wonderful gift you have selected for them.
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Special Programs and Services

Apply for ShelterCare Pet Insurance by clicking on the image above and the BRHA automatically receives a $25 donation to our shelter.Alleviate the financial stress associated unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for the shelter at the same time!