House & Pet Sitting Services

06/25/2025

Oh boy, it's cheat grass season. These little seeds can embed in our pets' eyes, throat, ear canals, and between their toes, as well as other places. Once embedded they are super painful and usually need to be removed with sedation. After hikes or walks, check your pets for seeds that may be between their toes or lying on their coat. Some things to watch for include sneezing, head shaking or pawing at ears, licking at paws, eye discharge and squinting. If you're noticing any of these signs, we should take a look!

06/19/2025

Welcome to Wonder Pods! Montana’s first stop shop for all things isopods and springtails. Based in lovely Missoula, MT.

06/14/2025

CHEATGRASS ALERT! We have treated several dogs this week for cheatgrass removal. Check your dogs’ ears, feet, inside lips after every walk. I’ll post a video tonight.

06/06/2025

🐶🐱 Daily washing prevents harmful bacteria, mold, and leftover food residues from building up, ensuring every meal is safe and delicious for your furry friend. Remember, a clean bowl is a healthy bowl! 🐾✨

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️ 🌸

05/07/2025

Mother's Day is almost here and we've got you covered! This year, you can give the gift that gives back.

This Saturday, stop by Three Bales Home Supply to pick up a handcrafted floral arrangement from Fish Creek Floral. Not only are they gorgeous, but every purchase supports the shelter pets at HSWM (like Benson here!).

Whether you're celebrating a mom, a grandma or a pet parent, your flowers will help support the pets at HSWM!

📍 Three Bales Home Supply
🗓️ Saturday, May 10, 10:00am
💐 Bouquets by Fish Creek Floral
🐶 Proceeds support Montana pets

We are so grateful to our friends at Fish Creek and Three Bales for making it all happen!🌷 (P.S. always watch your pets around beautiful flowers! Many plants, either in your home or in your yard, can be toxic if ingested)

05/03/2025

Rivers and streams in Missoula County run high this time of year with snowmelt and spring precipitation. These bodies of water and our aquifer are essential to our local ecosystem and health.

Here are a few ways to help keep our favorite recreation sites and our drinking water free of pollutants:

• Dispose of automotive fluids properly. Never pour engine oil, gasoline or any chemical on the ground or down a storm drain. Visit https://homeresource.org/hcd for a list of where to dispose of automotive fluids and other chemicals.

• Limit the use of pesticides and fertilizers when possible. The Missoula County Department of Ecology & Extension is offering a free webinar series about herbicides this month!

• Follow trails along rivers instead of creating new ones. Sediment is one of the biggest threats to our surface waters. Keeping existing vegetation in place and maintaining a healthy riparian habitat prevents erosion and sediment runoff. Also, since our aquifer is constantly being replenished by the Clark Fork River, a healthy river means a healthy aquifer.

• Wash vehicles at a car wash when you can. The dirty water coming off your car contains soap, residues from exhaust fumes, motor oil and gasoline. If you're washing your car at home, this contaminated water flows off the pavement and into storm drains or seeps into the groundwater. Commercial car washes are required to have special filter systems that remove contaminants.

• Manage pet and stock waste properly. Precipitation and extended storage can allow harmful bacteria and nitrogen to enter groundwater or surface water. Pick up and discard dog waste in your yard, neighborhood and on public land.

If you come across a hazardous spill (like gasoline or oil) anywhere in Missoula County, call 406-258-4890 to report it. Outside of business hours, call 9-1-1. The Missoula Valley Water Quality District’s 24-hour on-call haz mat team will respond as soon as possible.

04/28/2025

Irrigation ditches start flowing soon-usually around May 1st and we always see an increase of dogs needing our care for vomiting and diarrhea the first week or so the ditches start flowing. PLEASE keep dogs out of the ditch water the first 7-10 days.
photo by Ben Garcia from Unsplash Free

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02/19/2025

We encourage everyone to visit Prevent Pet Suffocation! It's really opened our eyes to the risk of suffocation that chip bags and other food waste products posed to our pets. The stories are heartbreaking! A tiny bit of extra effort when disposing of food waste products can be life-saving for the pets we love.