Battle Mountain Humane Society Burns to The Ground (So. Dakota---VANITY)

The Battle Mountain Humane Society animal shelter in Hot Springs, South Dakota burned to the ground this afternoon.

No human injuries involved; one known animal death . At last word, a full accounting of the animals was on-going.

This is the latest on the BMHS Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Battle-Mountain-Humane-Society/137483672985052

The Battle Mountain Humane Society has suffered a recent loss of it’s building and 9 dogs in the fire today. We are in dire need of the following Donations:
Dog Houses (variety of sizes)
Plastic Swimming Pools for water
Dishes for Dog Food
Dog Food
Blankets for the dogs
Leashes, Collars and Harness’s of all sizes
Metal Tie Outs
And a good cell phone for Tonia as she lost hers in the fire.
All Donations can be taken to 27254 Wind Cave Rd. Hot Springs, SD

Also, their web site: http://tasac.yolasite.com/

Rapid City Journal story (excerpt, with another contact)

BMHS supporter Stephanie Anise, who owns and operates a pet boarding service, said that until further notice, people can drop off supplies at her business, Anise’s B&B for People with Pets, at 1 Canyon View in Hot Springs.
“They are going to need pretty much everything,” Anise said. “First and foremost having someone who will be able to house a dog or dogs.” Those able to assist may call Anise at 745-7455.

Thanks everybody for the fantastic response; it is greatly appreciated.

The ‘dead’ cat turned up today, unscathed.

The final tally is 11 dogs have died, as of mid-afternoon today.

The “hospitalized” human was taken to the local ER and had a panic bite stitched up, then released. She was back on scene today.

Again thanks everyone for the great response:Free Republic at its best!

From their Facebook page; not sure who posted it. It wasn't me; and although members, neither of us is a Board member nor officer.

Battle Mountain Humane Society 16 hours ago PLEASE RE-POST THIS! Thank you everyone for the over whelming support world wide. I am honored to be a Board Member of the Battle Mountain Humane Society in Hot Springs South Dakota. Update, we lost a total of 12 dogs, and all the cats are ok they were at a different location. Tonia Wagoner lost 3 of her own Personal Pets. Tonia lived in this building with the dogs and she was able to save most of the dogs. Tonia is currently in a motor home on the property with the dogs. We have over 70 dogs and we have 83 cats. We have received so much donations that we are only down to a few more needs. We ask if you would to donate on line please go to battlemountainhumanesociety.org or you can send your donations by mail to 27254 Wind Cave Road Hot Springs South Dakota 57747. Tonia is in need of a laptop and a wireless internet card for it. There is no cable out there for a while. Please post if you will donate one and the card or just the laptop so we do not get to many she only needs one. A Sea Container for all our food and donations and they are very strong and rodent and water proof.We have so many donations and have no shelter left to put it in.We are over whelmed with calls and need to have you please send us a email with you name and phone number and what you are able to help with. Please send messages to Battlemountainhumanesociety@yahoo.com.We all thank so much and the dogs and cats so thank you too. I need to make a correction on the fund raiser we are having on May 6th NOT May 5 at 1 to 3 at Pine Hills in Hot Spring,SD. Please note that if you are going to a fund raiser some where different please make sure you write out all check to Battle Mountain Humane Society. Once again thank you everyone.

Primarily wooden building, with metal siding & roof; some, but not entirely, metal framing.

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