AniMeals No-Kill Adoption Ctr and Animal Food Bank

AniMeals No-Kill Adoption Ctr and Animal Food Bank AniMeals is Missoula County's only brick-and-mortar feline-centric shelter and pet food bank for companion animals and community cats.
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We offer limited services for dogs through the food bank and medical fund. We are powered by community support! AniMeals is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported entirely by the generous donations of animal lovers everywhere. We have a strong network of volunteers that do food deliveries, daily chores, and office work this is the backbone of our organization. Without the dedication of these

wonderful people, AniMeals would not be able to operate. It is people like you who make it all possible. We consider ourselves to be a very successful organization. In 2021 we took in 330 cats and adopted out 282. Of that 330, 158 came from shelters and Veterinarians. We measure our success by how many lives we impact, animal and human lives. We can’t put a number on this measure of success; however, it is our mission to rescue, feed, and heal as many animals as possible. We ask ourselves with every cat that comes through the door, “How can we improve their quality of life?” Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all cats that come into our care. Many of them have had difficult, painful pasts and it is our mission to ease their suffering by providing a haven for them to heal. We have improved the quality of life for countless animals in our 18 years of operation and because of that, we consider ourselves to be a very successful organization. We take in the most at risk, primarily strays, the old, neonatal kittens born to community cats, very sick and injured from other shelters and Veterinarians. We believe that every life is valuable regardless of age or medical issues. We are a haven for those that have run out of options. Upon arrival, they receive a “Nose to Toes Health Care Exam,” which includes: a routine checkup, spay or neuter, dentals, and vaccinations. Last, but not least a microchip so that if they ever get lost they will always find their way back home. We have been able to successfully remove barriers to adoptions for old and chronic medical conditions. The creation of our Gaia’s Landing program was created five years ago. AniMeals Pet Food Bank helps supplement food for other shelters and rescues, so those resources can be used to Spay & Neuter and provide medical care. Additionally, we feed the pets of the homebound disabled, families in crisis, community cat colonies, the homeless with pets, and animals living on the streets. TOGETHER “WE RESCUE” “WE FEED” “WE HEAL”
WE ARE THEIR VOICE

Our first ever Kitten Shower is finally here! 🐱🍼We're expecting hundreds of kittens this year and are throwing a party t...
03/28/2025

Our first ever Kitten Shower is finally here! 🐱🍼

We're expecting hundreds of kittens this year and are throwing a party to kick off kitten season. Join us for cat-themed trivia for a prize, blanket making for our foster kits, and lots of snacks and treats!

We will also be collecting donations from our Kitten Shower Registry to build ready-to-go foster kits for when those unexpected litters make their way to us. Send us donations using the link below or source locally and drop off donations at 1700 Rankin Street, Missoula, MT 59808.

Thank you! We are so excited to party with you all and get prepared for the tiny tigers coming our way! See you Saturday, March 29th from 1:00-3:00 pm at the shelter!

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We've made some exciting changes to our Kitty Sponsorship Program! 🐱💜We've got four new kittens who are ready for sponso...
03/28/2025

We've made some exciting changes to our Kitty Sponsorship Program! 🐱💜

We've got four new kittens who are ready for sponsorship, and now you can choose one of the new sponsorship options! Take your pick of the litter to sponsor and either "Spay It Forward!" for female cats and kittens at $100 or our "Go Nutz!" option for male kittens at $40!

Follow the link to sponsor and name an available kitten to feel the satisfaction of knowing that you're helping us stop the cycle of unplanned litters: https://conta.cc/4j3LvXM

We need your help! Our Pet Food Bank is almost out of dry cat kibble! 🐈‍⬛Tapatío will be the first kitty to tell you jus...
03/27/2025

We need your help! Our Pet Food Bank is almost out of dry cat kibble! 🐈‍⬛

Tapatío will be the first kitty to tell you just how important a full bowl of kibble is to a kitty's happiness and health. In fact, last year, we distributed 6.5 TONS of kibble to Montana residents who were in need of pet food to keep their cats and dogs out of shelters.

Will you help us fill our shelves with dry cat kibble so we can continue assisting the hundreds of cats we help feed in our community? Please source bags of kibble locally at grocery, pet, and bulk stores, or ship a bag directly to us using our wish list linked below.

Donations can be dropped off at or shipped to 1700 Rankin Street, Missoula, MT 59808. Thank you! We rescue, feed, and heal together. 💜

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Our next Foster Orientation is one week away! 😻Curious about fostering with AniMeals? Join us for a no-commitment foster...
03/27/2025

Our next Foster Orientation is one week away! 😻

Curious about fostering with AniMeals? Join us for a no-commitment foster orientation to learn about how to foster cats, the supplies we provide, and how our program works! We are looking to expand our foster program in preparation for kitten season and always need hospice and socialization fosters!

We can't wait to share about our foster program and answer any questions you have! Orientation will be held at the shelter from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursday, April 3rd.

Nikki Sixx here to wish you a happy Wednesday evening! 🐾This handsome man is waiting for his forever home and could use ...
03/26/2025

Nikki Sixx here to wish you a happy Wednesday evening! 🐾

This handsome man is waiting for his forever home and could use some extra attention while he remains in the shelter! This chatty man loves to get brushed, flop over on his side for pets, and snack on kibble with a trusted friend nearby.

Stop by the shelter between 12pm and 6pm, Friday through Thursday, to get your sweet kitty fix with Nikki Sixx! 💜

Thank you so much to KPAX-TV for spreading the word about our Kitten Shower this Saturday, March 29th, from 1:00-3:00pm ...
03/26/2025

Thank you so much to KPAX-TV for spreading the word about our Kitten Shower this Saturday, March 29th, from 1:00-3:00pm at the shelter!

Animeals is hosting its annual kitten shower this weekend as they prepare for the expected arrival of hundreds of kittens this season.

AniMeals offers several programs to serve the felines of Missoula County! 💜🐾Feline Only Shelter - We are Missoula's only...
03/26/2025

AniMeals offers several programs to serve the felines of Missoula County! 💜🐾

Feline Only Shelter - We are Missoula's only feline-centric brick-and-mortar shelter. Our mission is to save the hungry, the helpless, the lost, and the little ones just struggling to survive; to house and feed as many animals as possible; to ease the suffering of the weak and unloved.

Adoptions - AniMeals works hard to find every cat in our care the right home. We help match over 300 kitties a year with their new families and forever homes.

Gaia's Landing - This program functions as an extension of our sheltering services to remove obstacles to adoption for cats with significant medical conditions that are treatable or manageable. Our goal is to support adopters through their cat’s medical journey and give them the power to advocate for their cat.

Foster Programs - From bottle babies and queens with litters of kittens to socialization and hospice needs, AniMeals works closely with our fosters. To help kittens grow and thrive in preparation for adoption or offer a calm place for cats to learn to trust or rest in their final days, our fosters are an invaluable resource for the cats in our care.

Critical Care - Many of the homeless animals that come to AniMeals require urgent care, including costly surgeries or specialized treatments. Our ICU staff works quickly with local veterinary services to stabilize and implement treatment plans.

Honey Fund - The Honey Fund exists to help people make informed decisions for a pet experiencing a health crisis. AniMeals considers each request on a case-by-case basis and generally awards up to $150 for each approved application. Applications for dogs and cats welcome.

Pet Food Bank - We operate one of the most accessible animal food banks in Missoula. Stocked by the generosity of community members and supporters, we offer specific programs for the homebound and disabled, people in crisis, and community cat caretakers. We accept and distribute dog and cat kibble.

AniMeals is entirely funded by donations from the public. Please consider making a donation to help us continue these services for the cats, dogs, and pet owners of Missoula. Together, we rescue, feed, and heal!

Learn more at https://www.animeals.com/

New this year! It's time to fill our Formula Fund! 🐱🍼Having a full stock of kitten milk replacer is crucial to the survi...
03/25/2025

New this year! It's time to fill our Formula Fund! 🐱🍼

Having a full stock of kitten milk replacer is crucial to the survival and well-being of the tiny tigers we will care for this kitten season. From single bottle babies, like Luigi, who was found in a bush off of Higgins Ave, and Zoey, who was unfortunately found in a dumpster wrapped up in a garbage bag, to larger litters of 6-9 kittens where supplemental feedings help each kitten in the litter thrive equally and transition to kitten pate by gobbling down a serving of slurry. With all this in mind, we can go through up to 25 pounds of formula a season.

Specially formulated kitten milk replacer is very expensive for the general public. A 1-pound bag of Breeder's Edge Foster Care GM is $55 on Amazon! Thankfully, Revival Animal Health offers AniMeals' preferred feline powdered milk replacer at a reduced price for shelters and rescues. Instead of paying a premium price, donate to the Kitten Formula Fund, and we'll buy kitten formula in bulk.

Help us save the lives of kittens in need by donating to our Formula Fund today! Share the love securely at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E358979&id=21&fbclid=IwY2xjawI9TJVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeAOuhpIYCUoOhx6PXaZd9yY6dLgy1ysQP1GodHqJqU4EUBqWg6Ju9JZQg_aem_EBLs-JIaL182s8O4EEbf7Q

Thank you! We rescue, feed, and heal together. 💜🐾

Congratulations to all six adoptions we had this last week! 💜🐱Sherbert, Bali, Sparrow, Sweetie, Burt Reynolds, and Pinto...
03/24/2025

Congratulations to all six adoptions we had this last week! 💜🐱

Sherbert, Bali, Sparrow, Sweetie, Burt Reynolds, and Pinto all made their way into their forever homes this past week! We are so grateful for all the adopters who opened their hearts and homes to these felines in need.

If you would like to join these wonderful folks in adopting, stop by the shelter during open hours or head to https://www.animeals.com/adopt to see which kitty could be your match! Link in bio!

Do you recognize this kitty? 🐱This extremely sweet and fluffy professional biscuit maker was brought to us by a communit...
03/24/2025

Do you recognize this kitty? 🐱

This extremely sweet and fluffy professional biscuit maker was brought to us by a community member of Seely Lake after he was found roaming around their property near Morrell Creek. He is estimated to be about 1.5 years old, not microchipped, and neutered.

If you have any information about this fella, please send us a message or call the shelter at (406) 721-4710.

AniMeals holds all stray cats for 7 days in the event an owner reclaims the cat. Possible owners must provide proof of ownership with veterinary records and/or recent photos.

Thank you! 💜

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03/21/2025

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We're hiring! 😻🐾

Would you like to help the lives of felines in Missoula County? Have a passion for soft sheltering services and compassionate care?

Head to our website at https://www.animeals.com/jobopenings to learn more about our Lead Kennel Technician position and how to apply!

Mocha always has a smile on his face! ☕🍫Mr. Mocha Man has been doing so well in the shelter this past month. He loves to...
03/20/2025

Mocha always has a smile on his face! ☕🍫

Mr. Mocha Man has been doing so well in the shelter this past month. He loves to play peek-a-boo with our shelter manager, eat freeze-dried minnows for treats, and most of all, loves a good head scratch. Today, big Mocha Man will be getting an upgrade and moving over to a bigger kennel so he can have even more room to play, take naps, and get attention on his terms.

If you are interested in adopting this sweet man, stop by the shelter and chat with staff before visiting his kennel. Mocha loves to observe everything and the shelter, and we know he will be looking out his kennel door to see when that adoption application finally comes in for him! Apply to adopt at https://www.animeals.com/adopt 🐾

Happy First Day of Spring from FiFi! 🌼🐾Every day feels like spring with FiFi. She makes an amazing office companion with...
03/20/2025

Happy First Day of Spring from FiFi! 🌼🐾

Every day feels like spring with FiFi. She makes an amazing office companion with her attention to detail - making sure no treat gets left behind, and her ability to keep things lively - always meowing with all her might! FiFi has been doing great in her new office space, but she could still use some shelter buddies for the weekend, or even better: a final home!

FiFi has been in our care for 435 days! She recently turned 14 years old, although you would never know with her silky and soft spotted tabby coat and adventurous spirit. She spends most of her time cuddling up in the marketing specialist's arms or getting brushed by visitors and friends. She LOVES to get brushed. She also enjoys wandering around the shelter, sniffing for little things to get into, and meowing hello to everyone in her path.

Many of us at the shelter really want to see FiFi in a home before the summer. She is such an affectionate and social girl, it truly doesn't get any better when it comes to adopting a companion cat. FiFi is diabetic and AniMeals will support her adopter by supplying her insulin, prescription kibble, and her favorite wet food through our Gaia's Landing Program for the remainder of her life. We support her medical needs so all you have to do is share your home and your love! FiFi will be sure to return the favor.

Stop by the shelter to meet FiFi and talk to staff about how we can support you in adopting FiFi. Apply to adopt this gorgeous girl by submitting an online adoption application at https://www.animeals.com/adopt 💜

Tawn is back in our care and ready for his retirement! 🩵🦡You may remember Tawn from when he was first at the shelter las...
03/19/2025

Tawn is back in our care and ready for his retirement! 🩵🦡

You may remember Tawn from when he was first at the shelter last year. He became very popular among staff, volunteers, and visitors. Tawn is known for his sweet and gentle demeanor, handsome raccoon looks, love for treats, and most of all, his enjoyment of pom-pom balls!

Tawn's previous owner is approaching a big life change and relocating across the Atlantic, so it was best for him to return to AniMeals. With him needing hyperthyroid medication twice a day and a compressed disc in his back, he wouldn't have made it through multiple domestic and international flights. It was a difficult decision, but his previous owner wanted what was going to keep Tawn the most comfortable.

The last time Tawn was in our care, he, unfortunately, was declining. His previous owner adopted him just in time to perk his spirits back up! We really don't want to see Tawn decline during his second stay with us, so it is very important to find him a loving home as soon as possible.

If you would like to meet Tawn and see if you have some room in your home and heart for him, stop by the shelter between 12pm and 6pm, every day except Thursday. You can also apply to adopt Tawn at https://www.animeals.com/adopt

Tawn coexisted with other chill cats at the shelter and he is eligible for medical support through the Gaia's Landing Program for the duration of his life!

Introducing Twist 🍊Are you looking for a big handsome man? How about a total cuddle bug? If so, we've got the orange boy...
03/19/2025

Introducing Twist 🍊

Are you looking for a big handsome man? How about a total cuddle bug? If so, we've got the orange boy just for you! Twist is a 4-year-old orange and white tabby. He spends most of his day lounging in tall cat trees and getting in those precious naps. Once you find Twist in his tree, he gets very excited to meet you and head boops you right away! Twist loves forehead kisses and full-body pets - he even enjoys belly rubs! If you have a spot on your couch to spare, and a little extra room for snuggles in bed, Twist would love to be the kitty for you!

Come in and meet Twist from 12pm to 6pm, Friday through Wednesday, and see what all his love is all about! Apply to adopt this sweet big boy on our website at https://www.animeals.com/adopt 🐾

All AniMeals cats are fixed, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated for worms, fleas, and parasites in preparation for adoption.

It's Tabby Tuesday again and all these cute kitties still need homes! 🤎🐾
03/18/2025

It's Tabby Tuesday again and all these cute kitties still need homes! 🤎🐾

Introducing Pigeon 🐦Pigeon is a very stunning little kitty! With her sleek black fur and striking green eyes, you'll be ...
03/18/2025

Introducing Pigeon 🐦

Pigeon is a very stunning little kitty! With her sleek black fur and striking green eyes, you'll be sure to fall in love with this fun and spunky girl. Pigeon loves spending her time in her cozy cat tree, observing everything in the shelter. Once you meet her, she is all about receiving lots of pets and gentle scratches. Her favorite activities include crunching on treats, chasing string toys, and hanging out with her kennel mate, Sparrow. Pigeon is very adaptable and we think she would do great in a home with other kitties, feline-savvy pups, and kiddos.

If you would like to meet Pigeon before she takes her next flight into a new home, stop by the shelter between 12pm and 6pm, Friday through Wednesday. Apply to adopt this little birdy on our website at https://www.animeals.com/adopt 💜

All AniMeals cats are fixed, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated for worms, fleas, and parasites.

Address

1700 Rankin Street
Missoula, MT
59808

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14067214710

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Another @mplbookmobile event in the books! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us and read to kitties in the shelter. Thanks to the @missoulapubliclibrary for bringing the Bookmobile back to AniMeals! We can’t wait to do this again in the spring! 😺📚

Check out some of our kitties who are still looking for their forever homes! 💜🐾

We know October is in full gear, but kitten season is still here! 🩷 We have lots of kittens available for adoption and even some previews of who’s to come! From black and white to every color cats come! From just a few toes to a bunch of extras! Stop by the shelter to meet all of these cuties and see who might be your next cuddle bug for the approaching winter season! 🐾 Apply online to adopt! Link in bio! AniMeals 1700 Rankin Street Missoula, MT 59808 Fri - Wed 12pm to 6pm

Roxy and Sprout are quite the morning girls! These two are the first duo of our bonded pair Friday. 🐾 They love to play with each other, always wrestling or chasing each other from one cat tree to the next. When Roxy (Tabby) and Sprout (Siamese) have gotten all their steps in for the day, you can usually find them cuddled up in the same perch together or meowing at visitors to stop in Kennel 7 and give them some love. It doesn’t get better than these two! Apply to adopt this resilient duo on our website animeals.com 💜 Thank you to our shelter manager, Josie for capturing this awesome moment with Sprout & Roxy.

Join us at the fair and craft some cat wands with us! 💜🎡🎟️

Clicker training with Boomer! 🐾 Boomer has recently started clicker training with not only our staff member Matt, but shelter buddies as well! Boomer has been excelling at hand commands for nose contact and sitting. This will eventual evolve into verbal commands. Boomer has really enjoyed the extra mental puzzle this has brought to his daily routine. If you have met Boomer before, you probably know of the overstimulation he has been struggling with since he has been in the shelter for so long. This sometimes would lead to petting aggression when meeting visitors. Since Boomer started clicker training, he has become more open to pets and gentle scratches. We are so excited to see Boomer progressing again, as 560 days in the shelter is very hard. If you are interested in visiting Boomer, please stop by the shelter Friday through Wednesday, between 12 and 6pm, or apply to adopt Boomer online: https://form.jotform.com/animeals/animeals-adoption-application

Fourteen Cats Left Outside of AniMeals
Fourteen Cats Left Outside of AniMeals

This morning, AniMeals staff found 14 cats of various ages stuffed inside of three kennels and left outside of our building. Staff immediately went to work cleaning up the cats, conducting visual intakes, and placing them into pop-up kennels complete with food, water, litter, and soft hidey holes. We will start our full nose-to-toes intake exams today and finish tomorrow. The four females are scheduled for ultrasounds to check for pregnancies next week, and the wounded male cat will receive treatment and get neutered. The 8 to 10-week old tuxedo and orange kittens will get fixed and prepped for adoption. AniMeals understands that cat populations can grow out of control rather quickly and become quite overwhelming. We are here to assist. A heads up, or even just a little medical information, really helps. In order to better serve the cats, please either complete a handwritten surrender form found right next to our front door and attach to the kennel or fill out this surrender form https://www.animeals.com/surrender-waitlist-form and submit. This allows AniMeals staff time to prepare a plan for intake to adoption, including medical care. As always, if you need help with animal food, please visit the shelter Friday through Wednesday between 2pm and 6pm. Thanks for helping us rescue, feed, and heal.

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