A no kill, non profit shelter for lost, abandoned, and abused , dogs and cats.
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Macadamia nuts are extremely dangerous for dogs but it’s unknown exactly why. If a dog eats more than 2g of nuts per kilogram body weight, he needs immediate medical attention.
Watch out for these symptoms:
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Ataxia
⚠️ Weakness
⚠️ Hyperthermia
⚠️ Depression
In severe cases, these nuts can lead to paralysis within just 12 hours. 😰 Let's keep our dogs safe and opt for dog-friendly alternatives. Check out more details here: https://bit.ly/45WvoEHc
We still have a few seats left in our Free Trap Release class in Missoula! This will be the last Montana K9 Safety class for 2023! This workshop is free, but registration is required: www.montanak9safety.com
Our first class in 2024 will be at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula! To register, visit their site directly.
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This is a free trap release workshop that will provide you with the skills to remove your dog in the event it is accidentally caught in a trap. All types of traps are discussed, trapping regulations, and tools needed to be able to effectively and quickly removed your dog from a trap. This workshop i...
We will be in Havre this week offering a FREE Workshop! Register at www.montanak9safety.com
Blackfeet officials are searching for a missing 25-year-old woman.Angelina Oldperson is 5-foot-7 with brown hair and eyes and weighs 130 pounds.She was last see
FREE Vaccine Clinic in Arlee tomorrow, October 24th from 1-6PM! Includes annual/core and rabies vaccines as well as microchipping. We hope to see you there!
Just a few seats left in the workshop being held in Gardiner next month!
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Free workshop in Kalispell .
Registration is required.
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Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services is searching for a 13-year-old girl whose last contact with family and friends was Saturday.Honey Stripped Squirrel is 5-foot
Just a reminder to wear orange when outdoors with hunting season starting .
A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized after multiple conflicts with people in the Eureka area in Lincoln County.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks received reports of an adult female grizzly bear with three cubs getting into buildings, cabins, chicken coops, and outdoor freezers in search of food sources. The female was previously captured and moved after conflicts with people in Lincoln County.
FWP bear specialists captured the adult female and two of the cubs in early October. Based on reports, the bears were severely food conditioned. The decision was made to euthanize the adult bear in consultation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and by Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee guidelines.
FWP was unable to capture the third cub and transported the two cubs to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center for temporary placement. Both cubs will be going to ZooMontana, a zoological/botanical garden, accredited arboretum and educational facility in Billings.
Food-conditioned bears are those that have sought and obtained unnatural foods, destroyed property, or displayed aggressive, non-defensive behavior toward humans. Once a bear has become food-conditioned, hazing and aversive conditioning are unlikely to be successful in reversing this type of behavior. Severely food-conditioned and habituated bears are not relocated due to human safety concerns.
Please report bear conflicts immediately to FWP or your tribal wildlife management agency. Addressing conflicts promptly can help avoid bears from becoming severely food conditioned or habituated.
In northwest Montana, contact:
- North portion of Flathead County and Eureka area - Justine Vallieres, 406-250-1265
- South portion of Flathead County - Erik Wenum, 406-250-0062
- Cabinet-Yaak ecosystem and Sanders County – Jennifer Wissmann, 406-291-1320
- Flathead Indian Reservation - Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Management Program, 406-275-2774
- For livestock conflicts, contact USDA Wildlife Services at 1-866-4USDAWS
Montana is bear country with populations of grizzly and black bears. Bears are increasingly active and seeking food in the fall months before denning season. Bears typically enter their dens for the winter beginning in late November.
Tips in bear country
- Carry bear spray close at hand and know how to use it.
- Properly secure or remove food attractants, including fruit, livestock, livestock feed, garbage, and bird feeders.
- Travel in groups whenever possible and plan to be back to your vehicle in the daylight hours.
- Avoid carcass sites and concentrations of ravens and other scavengers.
- Watch for signs of bears such as bear s**t, diggings, torn-up logs and turned over rocks, and partly consumed animal carcasses.
- Make noise, especially near streams or in thick forest where hearing and visibility is limited. This can be the key to avoiding encounters. Most bears will avoid humans when they know humans are present.
- If you are attacked by a bear and you are without a deterrent or the deterrent hasn’t worked, stay face down on the ground, protecting your face and neck with your arms. Stay still until you’re certain the bear has moved away.
- Never approach a bear.
- A properly constructed electrified fence is both safe for people, livestock and pets, and has proven effective at deterring bears from human-related resources such as beehives, garbage or small livestock. For assistance or more information, contact your local FWP bear management specialist.
Learn more about bears at https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear
We are very excited to work with FWP this year to offer four free trap release classes! Registration will be required and space is limited. We will be in Kalispell, Havre, Missoula, and Gardner. Registrations will open this week.
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We have a class coming up on the High-line!
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Be careful out there. Keep everyone, including the bears safe.
A woman was hospitalized in an encounter with a bear Sunday near the U.S.-Canada border north of Polebridge in Flathead County.
At about 3 p.m., Oct. 1, 2023, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff were notified that a woman was attacked along the bank of Trail Creek a few miles west of the North Fork Road. The A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance transported the 73-year-old victim to Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell.
FWP wardens and bear specialists are actively investigating the incident and monitoring the site along Trail Creek known as the “Bubble ups” where the creek flows underground before rising to the surface. The site is closed while the investigation continues. The type of bear is unconfirmed at this time.
The victim was on national forestland with her husband and dog when the bear emerged from thick brush and attacked her. Her husband deployed bear spray and the bear moved away from the victim. They returned to their vehicle and drove to a location where they could call emergency services.
Be bear aware
Montana is bear country. In fall, bears are active for longer periods as they consume more food in preparation for hibernation. This period overlaps with hunting season and other fall recreation activities.
Avoiding conflicts with bears is easier than dealing with conflicts. Here are some precautions to help residents, recreationists and people who work outdoors avoid negative bear encounters:
- Carry bear spray and be prepared to use it immediately.
- Make noise to alert bears to your presence and travel in groups.
- Stay away from animal carcasses, which often attract bears.
- Follow food storage orders from the applicable land management agency.
- If you encounter a bear, never approach it. Leave the area when it is safe to do so.
- If you are attacked by a bear and you are without a deterrent or the deterrent hasn’t worked, stay face down on the ground, protecting your face and neck with your arms. Stay still until you’re certain the bear has moved away.
- Keep garbage, bird feeders, pet food and other attractants put away in a secure building. Keep garbage in a secure building until the day it is collected. Certified bear-resistant garbage containers are available in many areas.
- Never feed wildlife. Bears that become food conditioned lose their natural foraging behavior and pose threats to human safety. It is illegal to feed bears in Montana.
https://fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware
We have a low cost class coming up next week in Libby! Call the Lincoln County campus directly to schedule. 🐕
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will offer a free bear spray training on Wednesday at the courtyard on Montana Tech campus.Attendees will learn about bear awa
This includes little dogs. Just because you think their bad behavior is cute doesnt mean everyone does, and can put them in danger of being bit.
Being mindful of others is always key. Not all dogs enjoy the rush of another coming up to them. Please always make sure to ask about their temperament before greeting.
PSA...
A Missing Endangered Person Advisory has been issued by Kalispell Police for Kaiya Christine Barnhouse.The 10--year-old white female is 5 feet tall, weighs 100
The Blackfeet Law Enforcement Agency is searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.Cortney Dawn Runningcrane is described as a 5-foot Native American female with
September 14, 2023 – Advisory: Algae Bloom Detected on Diamond Lake
Weekly monitoring of Diamond Lake on the Umpqua National Forest has detected an increase in algae blooms. Low to moderate levels of algae are present at Diamond Lake. The locations with the highest concentrations can be found on at the South Shore Day Use Area on Diamond Lake. Thielsen View boat launch currently has low levels of algae and water w**d and would be a good alternative to using the South Shore boat launch.
What are algae blooms?
Blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) are found in water bodies throughout the world. An algal bloom is a rapid and massive buildup of algae cells that impart a green, milky white, or blue color to water. Under some conditions, particularly when winds are calm, some species produce a surface scum on the water. Conditions that favor development of blooms include warm sunny days and nutrient-rich water. Only certain species of blue-green algae produce toxins, and even many of those species do not always produce toxins.
The most important way to protect yourself and your family from the health risks associated with toxic blue-green algae during a bloom is to avoid contact with the water. Activities near the water, such as camping, picnicking, hiking, bicycling, etc., are safe. If you see an algal bloom, don’t drink the water. Filtering or boiling does not make the water safe to drink. Don’t get it on your skin and keep your children and animals away from the water.
For more information, please visit the Oregon Health Authority website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyEnvironments/Recreation/HarmfulAlgaeBlooms/Pages/index.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3Ic6HHDU_OdmOh8R63egXzcTRF02b6O-9DdLaIL0VuWLTzQvnzk4aJhTM
Picture shows algae bloom on Diamond Lake.
Join us tomorrow at Haymoon Resort! So much dog fun, games, and education.
Just 3 weeks to register for our next class at Dog Tag Buddies!
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Just a few days left to register and just a few spots left in our class in Boulder! This class is just 3 hours and includes trap release. As we get closer to trap season it is important to be aware and ready to get your dog out if accidentally caught. Other topics include CPR and basic first aid.
We will be having a class in Libby next month! To register contact FVCC directly.
1270 Copper Cliff Drive
Potomac, MT
59823
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