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Sioux Falls Humane Society calls for help
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is overflowing with dogs- more than 130. And now, the organization is asking for help. 2-year-old Stella is one of more than 130 dogs currently at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. In a recent Facebook post, the shelter says that it is running out of room for dogs but it won't turn any animals away. Instead, the team here gets creative. Teen sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl death 'So we really need help with fostering. We have 35 animals ready to foster. Donations make a huge difference. So it gives us the ability to help medical care, you know, help feed the animals, and be able to shelter them. And so that is a huge need for us as well.' Jami Gates Grieve, Executive Director, said. To keep the organization running, the Humane Society relies heavily on donations and volunteers. They do everything from keeping the shelter clean to cuddling cats and dogs. 'So we have over 60 staff and we have several hundred volunteers. Us. And we couldn't do without the volunteers. They make a huge difference.' Grieve said. Just a month ago, the nonprofit also created a short-term foster program called 'Rescue Dog Recess.' This allows the dog a day away from the shelter to relax and hopefully get noticed in the community. 'We have a new program, Rescue Dog Resources. So that is a great way to start out where you can come, sign up to be a volunteer and then take the animal out and it's on like a little day trip.' Grieve explained. Whether it's a day trip, a donation or even adoption there are many ways to help animals like Stella. Sioux Falls Humane Society will be hosting an adoption event starting June 13th till the 20th with $50 off dogs 6+ months and older and $20 off cats 5+ and older. If you'd like to take a closer look at the dogs that are currently up for adoption, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-04-2025
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Fundraising for furry friends on Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 'Paws to Celebrate' gala is the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds go directly back to the shelter. This year, there's a new addition to the evening. 'We had over 8,500 animals come through our door last year. It makes a big impact to have this event so that we can help all of those animals find those forever homes,' executive director Jami Gates Grieve said. Rare albino squirrel spotted on golf course Gates Grieve said events like this also help continue the care the society provides for animals. 'It helps all of the thousands of homeless animals that come through our door each year,' Gates Grieve said. 'Provide shelter, food, vet assistance, spay and neutering for all the animals, emergency care, behavioral assessments, things like that.' The humane society raised $60,000 last year. In hopes of raising even more this year, it's adding something new to follow the gala. 'The gala starts at 5, gets over at 8, and then we have our first ever afterparty from 9 to 11,' development coordinator Madison Godschalk said. 'We're bringing in a DJ, going to have some good music playing.' The shelter hopes the 'Paws after Dark' afterparty will attract an even bigger audience. 'That is the main reason why the 'Paws After Dark' event was created,' Godschalk said. 'It was for people maybe that are the younger crowd, can maybe stay out a little bit later, but can't necessarily afford to go to a gala, but still want to support animals. The gala is from 5 to 8 p.m. this Saturday at the District in Sioux Falls. Guests can enjoy silent and live auctions, games and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $100 each and include entry to the 'Paws After Dark' afterparty. The afterparty begins at 9 p.m. at the District. You can purchase a ticket for the afterparty only for $25. Tickets are available while supplies last at the door and on online. You must be at least 21 years old to attend either event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
