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 Lizzy!
Lizzy is a spunky, spirited 8-year-old girl with a big personality and even bigger heart once she lets you in. She is looking for an adult-only home with someone who understands and respects her boundaries, as she can be a little nippy and has some attitude that comes with her strong-willed nature. Lizzy does struggle with barriers and will need a patient, confident handler who can help guide her through those challenges. Once Lizzy builds trust, she is truly a sweetheart and forms strong bonds with her people. She thrives with consistency, structure, and someone willing to take the time to understand her. If you're experienced with dogs, appreciate a little sass, and are looking for a loyal companion to grow with, Lizzy may be your perfect match.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NW MONTANA

406-752-PAWS

https://humanesocietypets.com/

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 Oakley  is a 4-year-old, large mixed-breed boy with a big heart and an adorably chubby build that just begs for extra hugs. He's a total people-lover, especially when it comes to kids-Oakley truly shines in a family setting and enjoys being part of the action. Oakley prefers to be the only dog in the home, as he doesn't get along well with other dogs. When it comes to cats, he can be a bit picky, so a cat-free home (or one with careful introductions and management) would be best for his success. This sweet guy enjoys attention, affection, and lounging with his favorite humans. He'd do best with a family who can give him love, gentle guidance, and help him maintain a healthy lifestyle while still sneaking in the occasional treat. If you're looking for a loyal, kid-loving companion who wants to be your one and only, Oakley may 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.