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 Lewy! This special boy is incredibly close to our hearts. Lewy is a gentle soul who just can't seem to catch a break, and he's patiently waiting for his purr-fect match-someone who will cherish and adore him the way he truly deserves. Lewy was in an accident in the past that left him with some nerve damage, which can make turning right a little tricky at times. It doesn't slow his love for life or affection, though. He adores attention from his favorite people and would do best as the only feline in the home, where he can soak up all the love. Lewy is comfortable with calm, cat-savvy dogs and children over the age of 12. His favorite activities include batting at string teaser toys and enjoying his beloved Churu treats. If you're looking for a sweet, devoted companion with a heart of gold, Lewy may be the one you've been waiting for.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NW MONTANA

406-752-PAWS

https://humanesocietypets.com/

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Tamale is a 10-year-old sweetheart with a gentle soul and a quiet, comforting presence. This lovely lady is visually impaired due to cataracts, so the world can feel a little uncertain at first. Because of that, she just needs a bit of extra time to map out her surroundings and feel safe in a new space. Once she's settled, she does beautifully and enjoys a calm, predictable routine. Tamale prefers to keep all four paws on the ground and isn't comfortable being picked up, but she still loves affection on her own terms. Soft voices, gentle pets, and a cozy spot to relax are the way to her heart. She's the kind of cat who will quietly keep you company, content just being near her favorite person. A peaceful home without a lot of chaos would help Tamale feel secure as she adjusts at her own pace. With patience and understanding, this sweet senior will reward you with quiet companionship and a whole lot of love.

                                                        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.