Heart of the Valley, Inc. (HOV) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter located in Bozeman and serving the Gallatin and Madison valleys. Our primary service territory encompasses the area between West Yellowstone, Three Forks and Livingston. HOV also has contracts to serve as an impound facility for animal control officers for Gallatin County, City of Bozeman and the Town of West Yellowstone.
HOV handles more than 2,500 cats and dogs every year. The average daily census in the summer is about 290 animals (200 cats, 90 dogs). The average daily census in the winter is about 195 animals (130 cats, 65 dogs).
HOV has an open door policy and does not euthanize for space or length of time. Being an "open door" shelter means that HOV accepts any lost, abandoned or surrendered companion animals (cats or dogs) from anywhere. The animals arrive at HOV for all sorts of reasons and in every imaginable condition. No matter the circumstance or condition, HOV accepts them.