Now accepting appointments at Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital, call 605-271-1152
Community Impact & Sustainability
In 2025, the Foundation proudly helped hundreds of families and 22,891 pets, working collaboratively with regional animal welfare organizations. Combining efforts drives sustainability, boosts awareness & advocacy for more impactful results.
The Hanson Family
Established in 2023, the Hanson Family Foundation for the Well-Being of God's Creatures is a Sioux Falls-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fulfilling the spiritual and practical mission of caring for animals, serving the community, supporting animal welfare, and keeping pets and families together. Brad, Jackie, Sam, & Betsy remain focused on building a sustainable animal welfare organization and striving to serve the changing needs of the community. The Foundation launched three major program initiatives in 2025 to address critical animal service gaps:
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Animal Resource Center (ARC) supporting shelters, rescues and community member by providing pet-retention programs to help keep pets and families together and reduce unnecessary surrender.
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Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital (PWVH) making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to the community through fair pricing and pay-over-time options.
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Shepherd’s Stable Equine Center & Sanctuary (SSECS) provides rehabilitation, training, foster care, and sanctuary for horses, ensuring their safety and renewed opportunities.
"The Foundation is helping us provide safety-net programs like free pet food, spay/neuter assistance, & pet rent deposits. Addressing financial challenges for pet owners helps keep pets in their homes and reduce animal surrenders to rescue groups like ours."
Katie Day, Director
Almost Home Canine Rescue
"We view the Foundation as a vital force for good, empowering local animal welfare organizations through both strategic philanthropy & hands-on support. Their work is building a stronger network of resources that ensures pets and their families can thrive together."
Jami Gates Grieve, Executive Director
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society
"We are so grateful to the Foundation for the Vermillion SD vaccination clinic in partnership with the Heartland Humane Society because there isn’t a vet clinic here. We were able to bring all of our animals to the 4H Building to be seen by Dr McLeod."
Adam L
Vermillion, SD
How The Foundation Helps
Program Missions
Animal Resource Center
(ARC) supporting shelters, rescues and community member by providing pet-retention programs to help keep pets and families together and reduce unnecessary surrender.
Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital (PWVH) making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to the community through fair pricing and pay-over-time options.
Shepherd's Stable Equine Center and Sanctuary (SSECS) provides rehabilitation, training, foster care, and sanctuary for horses, ensuring their safety and renewed opportunities.