The Brookings Regional Humane Society (BRHS) works to help rescue and care for animals that are abandoned, neglected, or needing to be surrendered by their owners. Once an animal is surrendered to the Humane Society they will undergo a medical exam, tested for feline leukemia and FIV (kittens/cats), heartworm disease tested (puppies/dogs), brought current on all age appropriate vaccinations, and spayed or neutered. Cats are kept at the shelter and dogs enter into a foster home where they will receive loving care and socialization until the Society is able to make a match between an adoptive family and the specific animal. The adoption fee for all animals adopted through the Humane Society includes the spaying or neutering of the animal. The BRHS supports the spaying and neutering of animals in order to prevent the overpopulation of unwanted animals.