House & Pet Sitting Services

08/26/2024

Veterinarian in home housecall euthanasia and end of life consults for cats and dogs in Missoula

08/25/2024

08/24/2024

We are live!!! Come get a free pup cake!

08/23/2024

We will be at Pet Fest! Bring your your loved ones or come by yourself and come say hello!

08/22/2024

Is your pet current on vaccinations? The Humane Society of Western Montana's vaccinator van will be at Pet Fest this Saturday, August 24, from 10am to 1pm and they'll be hosting a walk in, pay what you can vaccination clinic offering annual core vaccines (DAPP/FVRCP), rabies, and microchips. If you have your pet's vaccination records, please bring them to the clinic!

08/22/2024

Pet Fest is coming up this Saturday at Caras Park! Our team will be providing a free vaccine clinic, bringing adorable animals for adoption and teaching you and your pet all about fun enrichment ideas and games!

Adoptable animals and enrichment will be in the main area of Caras Park from 10am-3pm. The vaccine clinic will be near the bridge - we will be offering free core vaccines, rabies vaccines and microchips for cats and dogs from 10am-1pm. You can learn more about Pet Fest as petfest.net

We look forward to seeing you at Pet Fest! (Please note that our shelter will be closed for regular hours on Saturday and Sunday)

08/21/2024

We are saddened to announce that Black Cat Bake Shop will be permanently closing its doors Saturday August 31st. We want to thank the Missoula Community for giving us an amazing 27 years of unwavering support. This decision has not come easy to the family but with Christy’s untimely passing in December 2022 and Jacks retirement, we feel it is best for the company to retire as well. We will continue to operate under our normal business hours until the 31st.

08/20/2024

08/20/2024

Have any extra newspaper? We can use it! The shelter is still full of adorable kittens, which means we are going through newspaper very quickly. If you have any newspapers to donate, they can be left at our front door any time or brought into the lobby Wed-Sun from 1-6pm. Thank you! 📰

08/20/2024

08/19/2024

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08/18/2024

This is actually on Monday the 26th.

08/17/2024

Klaus, one of our patients, is missing. Lost in Upper Miller Creek area August 14th. Last seen Aug 14 Sophie and Christian Drive.

08/16/2024

Admission to the 19th Annual Pet Fest, happening from 10am to 3pm Saturday, August 24th in Caras Park, is free! However, we do collect pet food. The donations are distributed among attending shelters at the end of the event. If you are able to donate, please consider bringing a bag of new, unopened pet food. Thanks in advance!

07/27/2024

If anyone who is out of power needs non drinking water, come on down to Food Farm. We have a hose setup on the right side of the store near the propane cages for filling up containers! All we ask is that you be reasonable with the amount of water you take 😁

07/25/2024

Missoula peeps! Our friends at Raptor View are driving around town recovering osprey chicks that were blown out of their nest from the storm. If you know any osprey in need, please text 406-210-3468. We'll be working on assessing chicks and getting them back up into their nests asap!

07/25/2024

STAY OUT OF RIVERS AND CREEKS.

We've received reports of power lines down in that could be energizing the water.

Residents should not recreate on or around the water.

07/25/2024

The info line will not be staffed after 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 30.
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INFORMATION LINE: If you have non-emergent questions following Wednesday's storm, call 406-258-INFO (4636). This line is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow. Updates are also available at http://missoula.co/storm

Residents should continue to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Missoula County 9-1-1 City of Missoula

07/25/2024

As of Friday, July 26, The Playfair Park location is no longer available; officials are working to set up another location.

DEBRIS DROP-OFF: The following sites are now available for residents to drop-off debris from the storm at no cost. They will be open for the next two weeks; certain sites have designated hours.

Garden City Compost is the primary dump site, so use this site first. Only dump debris in designated areas and follow all on-site instructions.
• Garden City Compost (1125 Clark Fork Lane)
• Fort Missoula (36th Street lot)
• Larchmont triangle (access of Post Siding Road)
• McCormick Park (east lot)
• Fort Missoula Ponds (access via 40th Avenue, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Learn more and find updates at http://missoula.co/storm

Missoula County 9-1-1 City of Missoula

07/25/2024

Many traffic lights in the Missoula area are still not functioning. Remember: treat these intersections as four-way stops, slow down, be patient and watch for emergency traffic. If you don't have to drive today, don't!

Find updates and more information at http://missoula.co/storm

Missoula County 9-1-1

07/25/2024

Who doesn't LOVE a shaved ice on a hot summer day? Join us on Friday from 3pm-5pm and have one on us! We will ever have them for your pooch!

07/22/2024

If anybody needs a safe place for their dog(s) to go who are under evacuation orders, I have space and happy to help at no cost! Please call or text me at 406-261-1955. Spread the word!

07/22/2024

07/21/2024

CANCELED - EVACUATION WARNING

The Evacuation Warning for the Bible Lane fire has been lifted. Residents west of the intersection of Petty Creek road and Bible Lane, including Runyon Drive, Lydia Lane, and Lucinda Lane are no longer under an Evacuation Warning.

If you are not enrolled in SMART 911, now is the perfect time to do so. Log on to smart911.com to create your safety profile. This service will enhance your ability to receive alerts and provide information to responders to enhance your family’s safety.

07/20/2024

With the Lolo National Forest in EXTREME fire danger, and in Stage 2 fire restrictions, it is a good time to create an evacuation and communication plan with those you are living with and your neighbors. Also make an emergency “GO Kit." The GO kit should include items like: Flashlights, extra sets of keys, N95 respirators, first aid kit, copies of important documents, water and food, prescription medication, change of clothes and any pet-related items. Check out MT Fire Info for more tips and tricks: www.mtfireinfo.org/pages/evacuation

07/20/2024

EVACUATION WARNING

Due to the emerging Bible Lane fire, residents west of the intersection of Petty Creek road and Bible Lane, including Runyon Drive, Lydia Lane, and Lucinda Lane are under an EVACUATION WARNING.

Bile Lane is CLOSED to the general public. Local residents only.

Please be vigilant and monitor this page, Lolo National Forest, and local media sources for changing evacuation status. Authorities will make every attempt to notify residents of changing conditions and evacuation status. Please do not wait for an Evacuation Order to leave as conditions can change rapidly. If a slow moving emergency vehicle is moving through the area with alternating lights and sirens, it is time to evacuate.

If you are not enrolled in SMART 911, now is the perfect time to do so. Log on to smart911.com to create your safety profile. This service will enhance your ability to receive alerts and provide information to responders to enhance your family’s safety.

07/19/2024

Prevent your pets from illness caused by Harmful Algal Blooms:

From CDC's website:

Harmful algal blooms of cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) are microscopic organisms that can be found naturally in all types of water.

Sometimes cyanobacteria rapidly grow out of control, or bloom. Some of these blooms produce toxins (poisons) that make people and animals sick. Cyanobacterial blooms are most commonly found in fresh water, such as lakes, rivers, and streams.

When they grow on the surface of the water, these harmful algal blooms can look like:
-Scum
-Spilled paint
-Foam
-Mats or globs of algae

They can change the color of the water to:
-Blue
-Green
-Brown
-Yellow
-Orange
-Red

07/18/2024

This Saturday! We will be at with adoptable kittens and puppies! We’re so excited to partner with Higgins DQ for this summer event again.

UPDATE: The adoption event will now begin at 10:30am on Saturday, July 20th to get ahead of the warm day. DQ will open at 11:00am.

To help celebrate this summer event, we have fun new coloring sheets available! You can pick one up at the shelter or print a copy at home. Bring your completed masterpiece to Higgins DQ between 7/13-7/20 to receive a free dilly bar and the chance to win some fun HSWM swag (all ages welcome, one per person).

Download your coloring sheet using the link in our bio! ( tinyurl.com/hswmdq2024 )

07/16/2024

***Evacuation Emergencies***

Anyone who is evacuating from the Miller Peak Fire and needs a place to take their horses, the Big Sky Horse Park has stalls available. Please come and find an open stall to put your horse in and leave your contact info so we can be in touch.

Please do not wait if you are in an evacuation warning area! Please share! #

**If anyone evacuating needs stalls, please find a stall with a blank white or yellow card and put your contact info there on the stall**