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 Lovey - A Gentle Soul Looking for a Second Chance
Lovey is a sweet, mellow 10-year-old kitty with a heart as soft as her fur. Life recently threw her a curveball when her beloved owner had to move into assisted living, leaving Lovey in need of a new forever home. She's a little shy at first, but don't let that fool you-this gentle girl blossoms with a bit of patience and some irresistible seafood treats. Once she warms up, you'll be rewarded with her quiet meows, adorable chatter, and a calm, comforting presence. Lovey enjoys gentle pets and attention, though she prefers to keep all four paws on the ground-being picked up just isn't her style. She would thrive in a quiet, low-stress home where she can feel safe and loved. If you're looking for a serene companion to share peaceful moments and cozy evenings, Lovey might just be your perfect match. Come meet her and see if your home is the calm haven she's been waiting for.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NW MONTANA

406-752-PAWS

https://humanesocietypets.com/

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Okay, so this is Shade. She's 3 years old, and honestly, she's kind of the coolest cat I've ever met. Like, she's not out here doing the most-she's chill, subtle, has that quiet confidence. She doesn't need to be the loudest in the room, but somehow, she still owns it. Shade's got this energy where she'll hang back, watch what's going on, and then just... slide into your space when she decides you're worth her time. And when she does? It's like, instant connection. She's affectionate, but on her own terms, which I respect. She's got this mysterious vibe-like you don't always know what she's thinking, but that's what makes her interesting. She's sweet, she's playful, and she's just a little edgy, in the best way. Shade is looking for a forever home that gets her-that appreciates her balance of independence and love. She's not trying to be every cat. She's just trying to be herself. And honestly? That's pretty rad.

                                                        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.