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 Whiskers-a sweet, inquisitive cat with a whole lot of personality! This social butterfly thrives on companionship, whether it's with humans or friendly feline friends. Whiskers is FIV+, but that doesn't mean he can't live a happy, healthy life. Cats with FIV can thrive for many years with good care, and they can live with other cats as long as everyone gets along. FIV is not easily transmitted-it spreads primarily through deep bite wounds, not casual contact, shared bowls, or grooming. That means Whiskers can still enjoy the company of other friendly cats without worry! He's always up for a conversation, especially at mealtime when he loves to chat about his dinner plans. He'll happily follow you around, making sure he's involved in whatever you're doing-after all, curiosity is his strong suit. He's also box-trained, though he has a habit of being a bit messy with his litterbox. But when you have a cat this lovable, a little untidiness is easy to overlook. If you're looking for an affectionate, talkative companion who will be your shadow, Whiskers is ready to fill your home with love and lively conversation.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NW MONTANA

406-752-PAWS

https://humanesocietypets.com/

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Meet Blue - a 7-year-old, 90-pound bundle of energy and love! This big, happy guy is ready to be your adventure buddy. Whether it's hiking, running around the yard, or just exploring the great outdoors, Blue is up for it all! Blue adores children and free-range chickens, but he's definitely not a fan of cats or dogs. Blue is looking for a home that will give him space to stretch his legs and hearts full of love to match his own. If your family is outdoorsy, fun-loving, and looking for a loyal companion to tag along, Blue just might be your 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.