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 Sadie! When Sadie arrived, her skin was extremely itchy and cracked, with patches of missing fur, and she was significantly overweight and clearly uncomfortable. We're happy to report that Sadie is well on her journey to feeling-and looking-her best. We've discovered that she has food allergies that were contributing to her skin issues, and she is now thriving on a sensitive-skin diet. Sadie has also been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which is being successfully managed with a daily medication that she takes like a champ. Because Sadie adores food, she is also on a slow and steady weight-loss journey. Once her thyroid levels are fully regulated, weight loss should become much easier for her. Sadie has lived successfully with children and is housebroken. She enjoys going for walks and even likes getting baths! She is calm, gentle, and loves affection. While she can be a little shy around certain people at first, a few reassuring words and some tasty treats are all it takes for her to become your new best friend. If you're looking for a mature, well-mannered gal who just needs a little extra love, Sadie may be the perfect match for you.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NW MONTANA

406-752-PAWS

https://humanesocietypets.com/

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Damien is a 1-year-old mixed breed boy with a big heart and an energetic, playful spirit. He's the kind of dog who's always ready for the next adventure-whether that's exploring new trails, playing fetch, or spending time with his favorite people. Damien has a high-energy personality and loves to stay active. He enjoys games like fetch and tug and would make a great companion for someone who enjoys getting outside and having fun. Once he warms up to new people, his lively and affectionate personality really shines. As a young dog, Damien is still learning the ropes and will benefit from an owner who can provide clear, consistent guidance and training. He's a smart dog who responds well to structure and positive reinforcement, and he's already showing great progress. Damien does well with people and gets along with most other dogs. Because he's still learning his manners and can be a little enthusiastic at times, he may do best with a home that can help him continue building good habits and channel his energy in positive ways. With his sweet personality, playful nature, and eagerness to learn, Damien is ready to become a loyal adventure partner and loving companion.

                                                        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.