PETS OF THE WEEK

Kool 105 has teamed up with The Humane Society of Northwest Montana and The Flathead County Animal Shelter to bring you the Kool Pets of the Week.  These pets are available for adoption, simply call The Humane Society at 406-752-PAWS or The Flathead County Animal Shelter at 406-752-1310. Visit this page each week to meet two pets looking for loving homes.

The Humane Society and the Flathead County Shelter are currently showing pets for adoption by appointment only.  If you would like to meet one of our Kool Pets in person, please call and make an appointment.

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Meet Trip! The first thing you'll notice about Trip is that he's BIG - but it doesn't take long to realize he's an even bigger sweetheart. True to his name, Trip loves to rub against your legs and stay close by, sometimes getting a little underfoot as he follows you around for attention.Trip is friendly with people of all ages and has previously lived peacefully with a small dog and other cats. He's a mellow, easygoing companion who enjoys the simple things in life - especially mealtime! Because of his love for food, he would do best in a home where meals are portioned and not left out all day. As a senior boy, Trip has some arthritis in his hind end and takes a daily glucosamine supplement to help him stay comfortable and mobile. With that extra support, he's ready to enjoy a cozy home where he can relax, be adored, and share his gentle affection. If you're looking for a lovable, laid-back cat with a heart as big as he is, Trip might just be your perfect match.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NW MONTANA

406-752-PAWS

https://humanesocietypets.com/

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Meet Weeny! A 1-year-old shepherd mix with a striking black-and-brown coat and a playful personality to match. This bright, curious boy has a lot of love to give and thrives on attention, affection, and spending time with his people. Weeny loves to play, especially when toys are involved, and he enjoys running around outside where he can explore and burn off some of his youthful energy. When meeting new people, Weeny can be a little shy at first, but once he feels comfortable he warms up quickly-especially if playtime is involved. He's clever and curious, and sometimes that means getting into things he shouldn't. With guidance, consistency, and plenty of positive engagement, he's already showing great progress. If you're looking for a smart, energetic young dog who will keep life interesting and reward your patience with loyalty and affection, Weeny might be the perfect match.

                                                        FLATHEAD COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

                                                                             406-752-1310

City Cats seeking Country Life

  Got Mice? We can Help!

Our Barn Cat Program is designed

to match highly trained mousers

with welcoming barns, shops, or other

safe environments. Qualifying barn

cats are altered, vaccinated, and micro-

chipped, and they prefer living and

working outdoors to living an

inside life.

Please call 406-758-2412

or email dbrusell@flathead.mt.gov for more information.

Farm Life is the Life for Me!

If you have a barn, stable, warehouse, shop, nursery, etc. then you can help save a cat!

While the majority of cats can easily live as indoor house pets, sometimes we have cats who prefer to live as a working cat.  Cats in our Working Cat Program, also known as our Barn Cat Program, fall into one of these categories:

• Under-socialized cats who prefer the company of other cats/animals over people.

• Feisty cats who are on a mission to hunt and when kept as indoor cats tend to bite or scratch.

• Cats whose litter box habits make them unable to live in the house successfully.

• Cats who were outdoor cats prior to surrender and cannot acclimate to an indoor home.

Please note that we do not adopt indoor house cats who are suitable to being household companions into barns, warehouses, etc.

Adopting a working cat can help you control a rodent population while providing companionship for your barn animals.

What we provide
When you adopt a cat through our Working Cat Program, the cat will be:

• Spayed or neutered

• Up-to-date on vaccinations and testing for common feline diseases

• Micro-chipped (a form of permanent identification)

We will review guidelines to help you acclimate your cat to your environment in a safe manner.

What you provide

• Shelter in a warehouse, barn, outbuilding, or stable, away from high traffic streets

• Daily food and water

• Long-term veterinary care, as needed

• A secure dedicated space to allow for the cat’s acclimation to its new environment.  This can be a tack room or an indoor enclosure that they cannot escape from.  In some cases we may be able to lend you a crate or cage for the introductory period.

Things to consider
Adopting a cat through FCAS can help save the life of a cat who may not have other options.  However, the care of a working cat is still an important responsibility.  You will be assuming care for the cat for its lifetime, which may be as much as 15 or 20 years.   In exchange for providing the essentials of food & water, medical care, and shelter, your working cat will earn its keep by helping to control the rodent population in your building.

Please call 406-758-2412 or email dbrusell@flathead.mt.gov for more information.