Events
May
May 5, 2013 - Doggie Dash
5k/1-mile Fun Run/Walk benefitting Missoula Animal Control. 1-4pm at McCormick Park. Race starts at 2pm. Register by April 29 at www.active.com. All racers receive a Doggie Dash t-shirt and a cool doggie bandanna! Registration fees: $20 for one dog, $2 each additional dog. All dogs must be leashed at all time - Animal Control thanks you! Questions? Please call 541-7387 or 721-PARK.
June is Adopt-a-Cat month!
June 1~ Offsite Adoptions at Petsmart, 1-4 pm
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 1-4 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
June 22~ Offsite Adoptions at Dairy Queen, noon-4 pm
Find your new best friend at the Higgins Street Dairy Queen from noon-4 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Thank you to Dairy Queen for donating a portion of each adoption fee that day! Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Past Events
April
Wednesday, April 10~ Puppy Kindergarten classes start, 5:30-6:15 pm
Start your pup off on the right paw with our Puppy Kindergarten classes! Meet new four-legged friends and learn beginning behaviors like proper crate training, sitting for food and playing well with others.
Drop-in to a single class or purchase a discounted package of 4 classes. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more info or check out our dog training page here.
Saturday, April 13~ 16th Annual Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award & Dinner, Doubletree Downtown Missoula, 100 Madison St.
For more information, click here.
Friday, April 19~ 10 am~ CGC Evaluations
Earn your dog's Canine Good Citizen title by passing the CGC evaluation. Contact Mariah, Certified CGC Evaluator, to sign up and learn more. outreach@myhswm.org or call 549-3934. We suggest a $20 donation to the Humane Society to schedule an evaluation.
Saturday, April 20~ Offsite adoptions at Southgate Mall, 10-2 pm
Find your new best friend at Southgate Mall, in the JC Penney Court from 10-2 pm! We will have a variety of small breed dogs available and small breed puppies as well! All animals will be current on vaccines, spayed or neutered and will go home with a great new adopter package including collar, id tag, leash or carrier and much more! Please call 549-HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
March
Volunteer Training Series~ Free for all Volunteers!
October
Saturday, October 20, Offsite Adoption Event at Southgate Mall, 10-4 pm
Find your new best friend at Southgate Mall, at the clock tower from 10-4 pm. In honor of Adopt-a-Dog month, we will have many small breed dogs available at a special adoption rate of just $100! All animals will be current on vaccines, spayed or neutered and go home with a great new adopter package including collar, id tag, leash or carrier and much more! We'll also waive adoption fees on all adult cats and will be offering adoption specials on all kittens 4 months old and younger. Please call 549-HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
Saturday, October 29, Free Pet Behavior Workshop, 12-1 pm
Is Your Best Friend Bored?
Turn trash into treasure for your cat or dog! In this workshop you will learn how to keep your pet happy indoors this winter and how to make engaging interactive toys from household items. You'll make your own toy to take home to your pet and receive a coupon for discounts on interactive toys from our Re-Tail store. This workshop is family friendly but please leave your 4 legged family members at home. Pre-registration is preferred, please call 549-9295 or email behavior@myhswm.org to learn more or sign up.
November 1-15~ "Neu-ter-U" Used Book Sale
We are accepting gently used donations of books, cds and dvds now! Please, no magazines, encyclopedias or dictionaries. Thank you for helping us raise money for our spay/neuter fund! In 2011, we spent over $25,000 on spay/neuter services for the shelter, feral cats and low-income families needing assistance.
Shop for books, cds and dvds November 1-15, anytime the shelter is open, Tue-Fri from 1-6 pm and Saturday from noon-5 pm. All proceeds will go directly to our spay/neuter fund and be used to alter pets in the community, shelter dogs and cats and feral cats in our TNR (trap, neuter, return) program.
September
Saturday, September 15, Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Sunday, September 23~ Annual Canine Classic
Click here to learn more or register for a hike or run.
August
Saturday, August 4~ Offsite adoptions at Petsmart!
Thursday August 9~ Annual Meeting, 7 pm
All members welcome to vote in new Board Members.
Saturday, August 18~ Petfest at Caras Park, 10-3 pm
Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA we will be giving away free microchips, dog and cat collars, id tags and more! We'll also be adopting out more pets than ever including kittens, puppies and many small breed dogs! Please email Mariah at outreach@myhswm.org or call 549-3934 for details.
Wednesday, August 22~ Volunteer Orientation, 7:15 pm
This orientation is for cat volunteers only. Dog walking orientations are held on Saturdays.
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Friday, August 24, WOOFSTOCK 10th Annual Bone Ball at Caras Park!
Click here for details or to purchase tickets.
July
Wednesday, July 11~ Volunteer Orientation, 7:15 pm
This orientation is for cat volunteers only. Dog walking orientations are held on Saturdays.
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, July 14~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Thursday, July 26~ Volunteer Appreciation Party, 6-8 pm
Details coming soon!
June is Adopt a Cat Month!
Extended hours~ 1-8 pm Wednesdays!
Beginning June 1st, we will be open until 8 pm every Wednesday! Check back soon for great adoption specials every week!
Sunday, June 3~ Sunday Streets Missoula
Meet adoptable dogs along Higgins avenue from 10-4 pm!
Saturday, June 9~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Wednesday, June 13~ Volunteer Orientation, 7:15 pm
This orientation will be for cat volunteers only. Dog walking orientations are held on Saturdays.
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Tuesday, June 12-15~ Critter Camp for 7-9 year olds
Click here for more information about our summer Critter Camps.
Tuesday, June 19-22~ Critter Camp for 10-12 year olds
Tuesday, June 26-29~ Critter Camp for 7-9 year olds
Saturday, June 30~ Half price kitten adoptions 12-5 pm!
Choose any kitten who is already spayed or neutered and your adoption fee will be just $50! All qualifying kittens will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and go with a collar, id tag, bag of pet food and new pet parent adoption information packet! Email Mariah at outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
Tuesday, July 10-13~ STAR Critter Camp for 7-9 year olds
May
Friday, May 4~ Offsite Adoptions at First Security Banks
Visit the Dearborn or Southgate branches to meet with adoptable dogs and cats from 10-4 pm. Adoption specials include waived adult cats fees, half price kittens and half price adult dogs. Each adoption comes with a great starter kit and all pets are vaccinated and spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Email Mariah for more information or to volunteer for this fun event!
Saturday, May 5~ Offsite Adoptions at Petsmart, 11-3 pm
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, May 19~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
April
Saturday, April 14- The 15th Annual Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award and AuctionAt the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park, 5:30 pm. Tickets are $40 per person or $320 for a table of 8 in advance. Tickets at the door will be $50. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Saturday, April 21~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, April 21~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, April 28~ Pet Parade at Southgate Mall
Enter your pet in the Pet Parade contest at 1:30, all proceeds will be donated to us! We will also be offering instant engravable ID tags for just $7!
Sunday, April 29~ Doggie Dash at McCormick Park
Enter the 5K or 1 mile fun run with your dog and visit the expo in McCormick Park after your walk or run. We will be offering dog training and clicker training demos from 1-4 pm! Engravable pet ID tags will also be available, proceeds from each tag will be donated to the Missoula City-County Animal Control's low-income spay/neuter program. Email Mariah for more information or to sign up to volunteer!
March
Saturday, March 3~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Wednesday, March 7~ Red Robin Day
Dine at Red Robin in Southgate Mall anytime between noon and 8 pm and 20% of sales will be donated to the Humane Society!
Volunteers are also needed to host an informational table throughout the day, email Mariah at outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
Thank you Red Robin for your support!
Saturday, March 17~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, March 17~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Thursday March 29 and Friday March 30
The shelter will be closed for training and preparations for our Mega Match-a-thon taking place on Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April 1
February
2012 Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award Nominations (adult and child awards) due February 24. Click on the link for more information or email Director Lora O'Connor at director@myhswm.org.
Saturday, February 4~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, February 4~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, February 11~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, February 11- spay/neuter clinic, Clinton MT
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Western Montana. Please call 241-5166 to make an appointment. All pets must have an appointment to get into this clinic. Requested co-pay is $50 for dogs and puppies, $25 for cats and kittens. Feral and semi-social cats ok. Email outreach@myhswm.org with additional questions.
Sunday, February 12~ spay/neuter clinic, Missoula
This clinic is full!
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Western Montana. Please call 241-5166 to make an appointment. All pets must have an appointment to get into this clinic. Requested co-pay is $50 for dogs and puppies, $25 for cats and kittens. Feral and semi-social cats ok. Email outreach@myhswm.org with additional questions.
Saturday, February 18~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Tuesday, February 21~ Pancakes for Pets, 5-8 p.m.
Visit our local IHOP Restaurant on North Reserve Street for a meal (pancakes or anything on the menu!) and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Western Montana! Thanks IHOP for your support!
Saturday, February 25~ Trap Release Workshop, 2-4 p.m.
Learn how to release your pet from a trap during this workshop sponsored by Footloose MT. 2-4 pm in the Humane Society Education room downstairs. For more information go to www.footloosemontana.org.
January 2012
Saturday, January 7~ Health Fair
Visit our booth at Southgate Mall to learn about how pets can enhance your life! We'll have information on how to become a volunteer, how to adopt or become a HOPE foster family. We'll also have adoptable pets waiting to go home with you! For more information email Mariah or call the shelter at 549-3934
Saturday, January 7~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, January 7~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, January 14~ Hoops For Hounds, 2 pm
Meet adopable dogs during the half-time show at the Lady Griz vs. Weber State game! Contact Mariah for more information or to volunteer to walk/train a dog.
Beginning Saturday, January 14~ Free cat microchips!
Thanks to a generous donation from the Missoula Community Foundation, we are offering free microchips for cats for a limited time. Appointments are recommended but not required, limit of 2 free microchips per family. Additional chips are regularly priced at $30 each or $10 each for families who have adopted from the Humane Society of Western Montana. Microchips are a safe, permanent, painless way to protect your pets for a lifetime. They allow pets to be identified at shelters and vet clinics and increase the chance that your pets will be returned to you quickly. For additional information, please call the shelter at 549-3934 to speak to an adoption specialist.
Saturday, January 21~ Petsmart Adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more!
December
Saturday, December 3~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, December 10~ Holiday Open House
Join us Saturday, December 10 for refreshments at our annual holiday open house from noon- 3 pm. T-shirts and 2012 calendars will be on sale for just $10 each! Visit with Humane Society staff members and socialize with the animals as we say 'thank you' to a great year of adoptions and helping homeless pets! Check out our wish list for suggested donation items.
Is happiness dog shaped or cat shaped?
Cast your vote by purchasing a cat or dog (or both!) t-shirt from our Re-tail store at the shelter! Thank you to Exact Image for donating these awesome shirts and to Six Pony Hitch for the great design!
So far, dogs are in the lead by 11 votes!
Saturday, December 17~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, December 17~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, December 24~ The shelter will be closing early at 2 pm.
Saturday, December 24~ Petsmart Adoptions, 11 -3 pm!
$25 kittens from Petsmart and the shelter! Note that the shelter will be closing early at 2 pm but we will be doing adoptions from Petsmart until 3 pm! As always, all pets will be current on vaccinations and spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Happy holidays!
Saturday, December 31~ The shelter will be closing early at 2 pm.
November- Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month!
Check out senior pets Jessie and Vincent pictured here. Their adoption fees (and all other pets ages 7 and up) will be waived throughout the entire month of November!
Adopt any senior pet (dogs and cats ages 7 and up) in the month of November and we'll waive your adoption fee! There are many reasons to consider adopting a senior pet (and seven is not very old for cats and many dogs anyway!) They're already trained and socialized and usually fit into a family with very little disruption. You'll also feel good knowing that you are giving an older pet a wonderful new life! Check out our senior pets here or email adoptions@myhswm.org to learn more.
Is happiness dog shaped or cat shaped?
Cast your vote by purchasing a cat or dog (or both!) t-shirt from our Re-tail store at the shelter! Thank you to Exact Image for donating these awesome shirts and to Six Pony Hitch for the great design!
So far, dogs are in the lead by 9 votes!
November 1-15~ "Neu-ter-U" used book sale
Shop for books anytime the shelter is open, Tue-Fri from 1-6 pm and Saturday from 11-4 pm. All proceeds will go directly to our spay/neuter fund and be used to alter pets in the community, shelter dogs and cats and feral cats in our TNR (trap, neuter, return) program. Starting 11/16 books will be $5 per bag, until they're gone!
Saturday, November 12~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, November 19~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats over the age of 4 months. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, November 19~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Sunday, November 20~ Pizza For Pets Fundraiser, Biga Pizza in downtown Missoula, 5-8 pm, $15
Enjoy an evening of all you can eat pizza, salad and dessert to support local and global spay and neuter projects. Proceeds benefit our spay/neuter fund and Bahamas Project Potcake spay/neuter fund. There will also be a silent auction with art, local gift certificates and gift baskets and also great raffle items! Thank you to South Avenue Market, Biga Pizza and Project Potcake!
Wednesday, November 23- The shelter will close at 3 pm.
Thursday, November 24- The shelter will be closed for Thanksiving.
Friday, November 25~ Black Friday Sales!
Sunday, November 27~ Caras Nursery, 11-3 pm
Mention the Humane Society when you check out at the Caras Nursery Christmas Store and they will donate 10% of your total purchase!
October is Adopt-A-Dog Month!
Saturday, October 1~ Homecoming Parade!
Meet adoptable dogs during the Homecoming Parade! Volunteers will be walking about 10 dogs, all available for adoption! Email Mariah to find out who will be there or to volunteer to walk in the parade with the Humane Society!
Saturday, October 8~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-3:30 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, October 15~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, October 29~ Growl-O-Ween and adoption event
Bring your dog of cat for the annual pet costume contest and stay to adopt a new family member after the contest! Find your new best friend from Murdoch's (formerly Quality Supply) from 10-3 pm!
We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll waive the entire adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
September
Saturday, September 10~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-4 pm! We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll even waive the adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Sunday, September 11~ Sunday Streets Missoula
Visit the Humane Society table from 10-4 during this exciting event held in downtown Missoula. Our behaviorist will be available to answer all your pet behavior questions like "Why does my cat pee on on my bathroom towels?" or 'How can I get my dog to stop barking at my cat?" You can also practice or learn about how to train your dog in 5 minutes with a Certified Pet Dog Trainer! Check out the Sunday Streets Missoula website for more information.
Saturday, September 17~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Sunday, September 25~ Canine Classic
Join us for the 3rd annual Canine Classic at the Resort at Paws Up! Start your own fundraising page, or register for one of several hikes or runs here. Email development@myhswm.org for additional information.
August
Thursday, August 4~ Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, 6 pm
All Humane Society of Western Montana volunteers welcome!
Join the Humane Socity staff in honoring our fantastic volunteers! Join us from 6-8 pm at the shelter for snacks, drinks and great raffle prizes. We couldn't do what we do without our amazing volunteers, thank you!
Thursday, August 11~ Annual membership meeting, 5:30 pm
Join our growing group of devoted people making a difference in the lives of pets by becoming a member of the Humane Society of Western Montana! All membership donations received by August 1st will be matched by an anonymous donor- up to $10,000! Click here for more information.
Thursday, August 18~ Volunteer Orientation, 6 pm
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, August 20~ Pet Fest from 11-4 pm
Join us at Pet Fest in Caras Park for a day of adoptions and fun with your pets! New this year, choose your own adoption fee for cats, kittens and dogs through the "Pick Your Price" Adoption Promotion (excluding specially priced Ambassador Pets)!
Humane Society staff members will also be available to do cat and dog microchipping on site. We use 24PetWatch microchips and the cost during Pet Fest will be just $10 for all pets!
Friday, August 26~ Ninth Annual Bone Ball~ "Saturday Night Feline!"
The Bone Ball is the best place to party with your pets! Bring your four-legged companions to this year's DISCO themed event...complete with Italian food, pet costume contests, our famous themed basket silent auction, incredible live auction items AND disco dancing!
Tickets can be purchased online or at the shelter and are $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight. Click here for more information.
July
Tuesday July 12-15~ Critter Camp for 7-9 year olds
Click here for more information about our summer Critter Camps.
Saturday, July 16~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, July 16~ Freestyle workshop with Nancy Tanner
Workshop will be held at Go Fetch on 39th street, pre-registration is required for both working an audit spots. Sign up and learn more at www.gofetchdog.com.
Tuesday, July 19-22~ Critter Camp for 10-12 year olds
Click here for more information about our summer Critter Camps.
Tuesday, July 26-29~ S.T.A.R. Critter Camp for 7-12 year olds
Click here for more information about this new specialized camp!
Wednesday, July 27~ Offsite adoptions at the Osprey Game
Find your new best friend at Ogren Park during the Osprey Game! Our 2011 STAR Critter Campers will be helping walk and promote adoptable dogs and we will offer adoption specials on all pets!
June
June is Adopt-a-Cat month!
Free adult cat adoptions every Friday in June!
Sunday, June 5~ Sunday Streets Missoula
Visit the Humane Society table from 10-4 during this exciting new event to be held in downtown Missoula. Our behaviorist will be available to answer all your pet behavior questions like "Why does my cat pee on on my bathroom towels?" or 'How can I get my dog to stop barking at my cat?" You can also practice or learn about how to train your dog in 5 minutes with a Certified Pet Dog Trainer! Check out the Sunday Streets Missoula website for more information.
Thursday, June 9~ Twilight hours and reduced adoptions!
$9 cat adoptions all day and hours extended to 9 pm!
Saturday, June 11~ Offsite Adoptions
Stop by Quality Supply from 11-3 on East Broadway to meet with adoptable cats and dogs. There will be adoption specials on kittens, cats and adult dogs and each animal will go home with a great starter kit including food, collar, id tag, adopter packet, leash or cardboard carrier. Email Mariah for more information or to find out what animals will be available during the event. Thank you Quality Supply for your continued support and for helping us find so many pets new homes!
Tuesday June 14-17~ Critter Camp for 7-9 year olds
Click here for more information about our summer Critter Camps.
Saturday, June 18~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, June 18~ Offsite adoption specials at Go Fetch!
Half-price kitten adoptions at Go Fetch! on North Reserve Street from 11-3 pm!
Tuesday June 21-24~ Critter Camp for 10-12 year olds
Click here for more information about our summer Critter Camps.
Friday, June 24~ Take Your Dog To Work Day
Click here to learn about how to make your dog happy in your office or how your employer or business can get involved!
Wednesday, June 29~ Spay/neuter clinic for cats and kittens at the Humane Society
Click here for more spay/neuter clinic information. Appointments are required. Email outreach@myhswm.org for additional information.
May
Friday May 6~ Offsite Adoptions at First Security Bank
First Security Bank's Real Estate Lending Center is teaming up with us for a big day full of prizes and reduced adoption fees on most cats and dogs! Stop by from 10:30-4 pm to find your new best friend and enter for your chance to win a great prize! Call the shelter to see who will be going to the event or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Sunday May 8~ Wildwalk Parade and Wildfest at Caras Park
Wildfest kicks of a week of great animal films at the 34th International Wildlife Film Festival. A must see for any animal lover!
Tuesday, May 10~ "Saving Audie" book reading/signing with author Dorothy Patent. 7 pm at Fact and Fiction in downtown Missoula
"When Michael Vick's dog fighting ring was discovered, more than forty dogs were rescued. But their struggle was far from over. Most animal advocates believed the former fighting dogs were too damaged to save, but Audie and his kennel mates would prove them wrong when public outcry won them a chance at a happy life. This account of one dog's heartwarming story, showing how Audie, who was only a puppy when he was rescued, was rehabilitated, adopted, and now enjoys the life he deserves."
Saturday, May 21~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
April
VOTE EVERYDAY April 4 - April 15 at www.VoteToSaveLives.org
April 10-16- National Volunteer Week~ "Celebrating People in Action"
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, past and present! We could never do all that we do without you! When you volunteer this week be sure to enter the volunteer raffle for a gift basket filled with great pet products!
Saturday, April 16- 14th Annual Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award and Auction
Join us at the Doubletree Hotel at 5 pm for this annual fundraising event. Tickest are $40 per person or $400 for a table of 8. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Saturday, April 23~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Wednesday, April 27~ Spay/neuter clinic for cats and kittens at the Humane Society
Click here for more spay/neuter clinic information. Appointments are required. Email outreach@myhswm.org for additional information.
Friday April 29 and Saturday April 30~ Petsmart Adoption Event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-4 pm Friday and 11-3:30 on Saturday. We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and possibly puppies if they are available. Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll even waive the adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday, April 30~ Mutt, Mix n' Mingle at The Resort at Paws Up
Acclaimed photographer Andrew Grant will be casting canines for his new book "Rover" during this year's event. This event is open to the public and will feature a BBQ buffet dinner, wine tastings by Mutt Lynch Winery and a cash bar. There will also be dog-themed vendors, a pet parade and more. For more information, email Kate at development@myhswm.org or go to www.pawsup.com.
March
Wednesday, March 16~ Spay/neuter clinic for cats and kittens at the Humane Society
Click here for more spay/neuter clinic information. Appointments are required. Email outreach@myhswm.org for additional information.
Saturday, March 26~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Tuesday, March 29~ UM Pet Event, 11-3 pm
Stop by our table in the Oval at the University of Montana to learn about Humane Society programs and events and meet with adoptable dogs! We will also be accepting donations for some of our special needs animals and our Emily Kantor Medical Assistance Fund. Email Mariah to volunteer or learn more about this event.
February
Friday, February 11~ Adopt-a-Thon, 4-9 pm at the Humane Society
Our 5th annual Adopt-A-Thon starts today with $14 cat adoptions and $41 dog adoptions! These reduced adoption fees include the spay or neuter, current vaccines, microchip, collar and id tag and leash (for dogs) or cardboard carrier (for cats). Adopters will also receive a special gift bag filled with supplies, toys and treats for you and your new companion!
Saturday, February 12~ Adopt-a-Thon, 12-4 pm
Our adopt-a-thon continues today from 12-4 pm with reduced adoption rates and special adopt-a-thon gifts for each adopter and their new pet! Email outreach@myhswm.org or adoptions@myhswm.org for more information.
Wednesday, February 16~ Spay/neuter clinic for cats and kittens at the Humane Society
Click here for more spay/neuter clinic information. Appointments are required. Email outreach@myhswm.org for additional information.
Thursday, February 17~ Volunteer Orientation, 6 pm
Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation to learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities available at the Humane Society. Please enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
January 2011
14th Annual Ken Shughart Award Nominations
Do you know someone in the community who performed extraordinary acts of kindness or raised awareness about companion animal welfare for the benefit of animals in 2010? The Humane Society of Western Montana is calling for nominations in the adult and youth (ages 10-15) categories for 2011.
To nominate someone, send a letter to: Humane Society Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award Nominating Committee, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula, MT 59804 or send an email to director@myhswm.org. All nominations must be postmarked by February 15, 2011 to be eligible.
Winners will be acknowledged at our 14th Annual Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award and Auction on Saturday, April 16th 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel Missoula Edgewater. Come join us! The evening will include dinner, a no-host bar, silent and live auction items, a donation dog and more.
Ken Shughart, who was a moving force in animal welfare, past president of the Humane Society board, and lover of ‘small, stepped-on beasts of the world,’ especially cats, died in 1997. We are proud to memorialize his ‘calm, forthright, altruistic influence that spread across our little island of earth here in Missoula.’
Saturday, January 8- Heath Fair at Southgate Mall, 7am- 1 pm
Saturday, January 22~ Volunteer Orientation, 11 am
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities we have to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, Janurary 29~ HSUS Lobby 101 Seminar, 1-3 pm
Join the Montana State Director and other animal advocates to discuss current issues affecting animals and what you can do to improve the lives of animals in our state and beyond.
The Humane Society is working on several projects to improve life for Montana’s animals, and we can’t be effective without your help. If you are concerned about local animal issues or generally creating a more compassionate Montana, you should attend this informative and motivational meeting to learn how you can take action for animals.
Join us at the Humane Society education room to meet other animal advocates and don’t forget to tell your friends. Please email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
Saturday, January 29~ Spay/Neuter clinic in Superior, MT
The Humane Society and SnipMT are hosting a large scale, low-cost spay/neuter clinic for both dogs and cats. Appointments are required, please call 214-9208 to sign up. Cats are $20 and dogs are $40, discounts may be available for multiple animals from the same family. Rabies vaccinations will be available for an additional $5 per animal. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
Sunday, January 30~ Spay/Neuter clinic in Missoula
The Humane Society and SnipMT are hosting a large scale, low-cost spay/neuter clinic for bothe dogs and cats at the Humane Society. Please call 214-9208 to make an appointment, space is limited. The cost is $20 per cat and $40 per dog. Rabies vaccines will be available for an additional $5 per animal. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
December
Wednesday, December 8~ Kettlehouse Pint Night
Join us for Pint Night at the Northside Kettlehouse from 5-8 pm. 50 cents from each pint sold will be donated to the Humane Society!
Saturday, December 11- Holiday Open House, 11-4 pm
Join us Saturday, December 11 for our annual holiday open house. Chat with HSWM staff members and socialize with the animals as we say 'thank you' to a great year of adoptions and helping homeless animals. Check out our wish list for suggested donation items.
Thursday, December 16~ Volunteer Orientation, 6 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities we have to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Friday, December 24~ Closed early at 3 pm
Saturday, December 25~ Closed for the holiday
Friday, December 31~ Closed early at 3 pm
Saturday, January 1~ Closed for the holiday
November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month!
Check out seniors April and Sophie pictured here. They are a sweet, mellow pair who just need a new place to call home. They will fit easily into any family and seem to love everyone!
Adopt any senior pet (dogs and cats ages 7 and up) in the month of November and we'll waive your adoption fee! There are many reasons to consider adopting a senior pet (and seven is not very old for cats and many dogs anyway!) They're already trained and socialized and usually fit into a family with very little disruption. You'll also feel good knowing that you are giving an older pet a wonderful new life! Check out our senior pets here or email adoptions@myhswm.org to learn more.
Wednesday, November 3~ Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic at the Humane Society of Western Montana. Clinic is for individuals and families qualifying for low-income status and for cats and kittens only. Space is limited and a co-pay is necessary to hold your spot. Sign up in person at the Humane Society or call 549.HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information. We ask for $20 per cat plus $5 for a rabies vaccination (required) if not current. Discounts may be available for multiple cats in the same family or in special situations.
Saturday, November 6~ (How the Grinch Stole) Santa Paws photos, 11-7 pm
Join us for the Humane Society's annual Santa Paws fundraiser at Southgate Mall. Pose with your pets and the Grinch (new this year!) to create a great holiday photo and support the Humane Society's spay/neuter fund at the same time. Just $20 for a photo sitting, one 5X7 photo and a photo cd- perfect for creating your own holiday cards! $5 for each additional photo. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more information or to volunteer to help out at this event!
Sunday, November 7- Santa Paws photos 11-4 pm
Join us for the Humane Society's annual Santa Paws fundraiser at Southgate Mall. Pose with your pets and a holiday character (new this year!) to create a great holiday photo and support the Humane Society's spay/neuter fund at the same time. Just $20 for a photo sitting, one 5X7 photo and a photo cd- perfect for creating your own holiday cards! $5 for each additional photo. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more information or to volunteer to help out at this event!
Saturday and Sunday, November 13, 14~ Offsite adoptions
Find your best friend at PetSmart on November 13 from 11-4 pm or November 14 from 11-3 pm. PetSmart is giving away great adopter gift bags and as always, all of our animals will be spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations and ready to go! We'll waive adoption fees on all adult cats and have specials on kittens as well! Email outreach@myhswm.org or call 549-3934 for more information or to find out what pets will be going to the event.
Thursday, November18~ Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities we have to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Sunday, November 21~ Pizza For Pets
Join us at Biga Pizza in downtown Missoula for all-you-can-eat pizza, salad and dessert from 5-8 pm for just $15. There will also be a silent auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds go to our spay/neuter fund and the Bahamas spay/neuter fund. Great pizza for a great cause! Email director@myhswm.org for more information.
Friday, November 26~ Black Friday Cat Adoption Specials
Check out these great cat adoption specials for Black Friday! Adoption fees for cats one year and older will be just $10 and adoption fees on senior cats ages seven and older will be waived! Kittens under the age of one year will be half off- just $50! These adoption specials are good for all cats that are already spayed/neutered. We'll waive the adoption fee on any unaltered cats, but the adopter will be responsible for paying for the cost of the spay or neuter. Please email outreach@myhswm.org or call Mariah at 549-HSWM for more information.
October- Adopt A Dog Month!
Adopt a dog from the Humane Society in the month of October and receive a free microchip (registered for free with 24 PetWatch) and reusable tote bag (while supplies last). You will also be eligible to receive $25 off your adoption fee if you sign up for any of our dog training classes the day of your adoption. Classes include Basic Manners, Puppy Kindergarten and our Advanced/CGC Prep class.
Saturday, October 2~ Rescues and Runways
Stop by Southgate Mall for a fashion show hosted by Maurices and the ASPCA featuring adoptable pets from the Humane Society. There will also be a silent auction with the proceeds donated to the Humane Society and the animals. Last year, over $550 was raised and donated to the animals!
World Rabies Day- September 28 (we're celebrating on October 9)
Saturday, October 9 from 11-3 pm at the Poverello Center Front Lawn
Low-income families are invited to bring their dogs for free rabies and distemper vaccines. There will also be pet food, spay/neuter information and other pet-related items available while supplies last. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
This event is brought to you by: Humane Society of Western Montana, Mayor's Office, Missoula City-County Animal Control, Missoula Food Bank and Povorello Center.
Thursday, October 21~ Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. Go to our volunteer page for more details.
Saturday, October 30~ Pet-O-Ween at Quality Supply
Support the Humane Society by entering you pet in Quality Supply's annual Pet-O-Ween costume contest! All proceeds from the event are donated to the Humane Society and prizes are awarded to the best costumes. Check back for details or email outreach@myhswm.org for additional information.
September
Saturday, September 11~ Offsite adoption event
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-4 pm. We'll be bringing cats, kittens and dogs (puppies too if we have any!) and will have special adoption fees for everyone during this event. Adoption fees will be waived on all adult cats over the age of one and we'll have special rates for kittens as well. Email Mariah for more information or to find out what animals are going to Petsmart for this event.
Sunday, September 12~ Sunday Streets Missoula
Visit the Humane Society table from 9-2 during this exciting new event to be held in downtown Missoula. Our behaviorist will be available to answer all your pet behavior questions like "Why does my cat pee on on my bathroom towels?" or 'How can I get my dog to stop barking at my cat?" You can also practice or learn about how to train your dog in 5 minutes with a Certified Pet Dog Trainer! Check out the Sunday Streets Missoula website for more information.
"Sunday Streets Missoula is a free community event that ransforms Higgins Avenue from Circle Square (the XXX's) to 5th Street into a car-free environment on a Sunday morning to host various forms of recreation, exercise and family fun in the street and adjacent parks. Sunday Streets Missoula encourages healthy physical activity, supports active transportation choices and celebrates Missoula as a bikeable and walkable community."
Tuesday, September 14, Cat spay/neuter clinic at the Humane Society
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats only. Clinic if for individuals and families qualifying for low-income status. Space is limited and a co-pay is necessary to hold your spot. Sign up in person at the Humane Society or call 549.HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information. We ask for $20 per cat plus $5 for a rabies vaccination (required) if not current. Discounts available for multiple cats in the same family or in special situations.
Thursday, September 16~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. See our Community Service page for more ideas on how kids can help the animals at the Humane Society.
Sunday, September 26th - Canine Classic at Paws Up
Join us for a fundriasing hike/run on the grounds of the beautiful Resort at Paws Up! Pay a flat fee to register, or register as a pledge collector for you chance to win one of many great prizes, including a night with dinner at The Resort at Paws Up! Visit our First Giving fundraising page for more info!
You and your four-legged companion can choose a 1/2 marathon or 10k timed run, or a 1/2 marathon, 5 mile, or 2 mile (not timed) hike. Stay after your run/hike for a BBQ (included in your registration fee), music, activities, and awards.
Download a Canine Classic information packet
Contact us with Canine Classic questions
Download a waiver form and pledge collection form (only necessary if you don't plan on registering and pledge collecting online)
Tuesday, September 28~ World Rabies Day
We will be offering free Rabies vaccinations in honor of World Rabies Day. Check back for dates and locations where you can get your animals vaccinated. Email outreach@myhswm.org for more information.
January
13th Annual Ken Shughart Award Nominations
Do you know someone in the community who performed extraordinary acts of kindness or raised awareness about companion animal welfare for the benefit of animals in 2009? The Humane Society of Western Montana is calling for nominations in the adult, junior (ages 6-10) and youth (ages 11-15) categories for 2010.
To nominate someone, send a letter to: HSWM Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award Nominating Committee, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula, MT 59804 or send an email to director@myhswm.org. All nominations must be postmarked by February 19, 2010 to be eligible.
Winners will be acknowledged at our 13th Annual Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award and Auction on Saturday, April 17th 2010 at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park. Come join us! The evening will include dinner, a no-host bar, silent and live auction items, a donation dog and more.
Ken Shughart, who was a moving force in animal welfare, past president of the Humane Society board, and lover of ‘small, stepped-on beasts of the world,’ especially cats, died in 1997. We are proud to memorialize his ‘calm, forthright, altruistic influence that spread across our little island of earth here in Missoula.’
Saturday, Jan 9th~ Paws Ahead class, 12-1 pm
Paws Ahead clicker training class for volunteers who have already taken the dog walking class. Advance registration required. Email Mariah to sign up.
Thursday, Jan 21 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, Jan 28th
5th Annual HSWM Volunteer Appreciation Party
Join the HSWM staff in honoring our fantastic volunteers! Join us 6:30-8:30 pm at HSWM for appetizers, drinks and raffle prizes. We couldn't do what we do without you! Call 549.hswm or email Mariah with questions.
Saturday, Jan 30 ~ Footloose trap release workshop
Learn how to release your pet from a trap at this informative workshop. 1-3 pm in the HSWM education room. Please enter through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building.
February~ Spay Day USA, Feb.23
Saturday and Sunday, Feb 6, 7~ Spay/Neuter clinic in Mineral County
Low-cost, low-income spay/neuter clinic in Superior, MT for dogs and cats. $10 for cats and $25 for dogs- includes Rabies and Distemper vaccinations. Appointments are required. Please email outreach@myhswm.org or call 546.3858 to sign up.
Wednesday, Feb 10~ Cat spay/neuter clinic at HSWM
Low-cost, low-income spay/neuter clinic for cats. Space is limited. Please call 549.HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information or to sign up. $10 for first cat, $5 for each additional cat in the same family.
Thursday, Feb 11~ Dog spay/neuter clinic at HSWM
Low-cost, low income spay/neuter clinic for dogs. Space is very limited. Please call 549.HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information or to sign up. $35 plus $5 for Rabies vaccine (if not current).
Friday, Feb 13~ Furry Valentine deliveries and Adopt-a-thon
Furry Valentine deliveries all day long. Click here to order your sweetheart a Furry Valentine to be delivered on Friday, Feb. 12.
Our 4th Annual Adopt-a-thon also kicks off today with $41 adoptions from 3-8 pm! Each adoption comes with a great reusable gift bag filled with treats, toys and surprises for you and your new companion.
Saturday, Feb 14~ Adopt-a-thon continues
4th Annual Adopt-a-thon continues with only $14 adoptions from 10-5 pm. Help us 'empty the shelter' by giving a deserving cat or dog a second chance. Each adoption comes with a reusable gift bag filled with treats, toys and surprises for you and your new companion!
Wednesday, Feb 17~ Cat spay/neuter clinic at HSWM
Low-cost, low-income spay/neuter clinic for cats. Space is limited. Please call 549.3934 or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information or to sign up. $10 for the first cat, $5 for each additional cat in the same family.
Thursday, Feb 18 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, Feb 23 ~ Spay Day USA
Go to www.humanesociety.org/spayday to learn more or enter your pet in the annual HSUS Spay Day photo contest.
Thursday, Feb 25~ Dog spay/neuter clinic at HSWM
Low-cost, low-income spay/neuter clinic for dogs. Space is very limited. Please call 549.HSWM or email outreach@myhswm.org for more information or to sign up. $35 plus $5 for Rabies vaccine (unless current).
Saturday, Feb 27~ Footloose trap release workshop
Join Footloose MT for this informative workshop from 1-3 pm in HSWM's education room.
March
Over 1,300 pounds of pet food and supplies were donated to HSWM by St.Joseph's school! The food collection started as their seventh grade service project, but quickly became bigger than they expected. In just a few weeks, the girls had pitched their project to every class in the school and turned it into a contest. Who could collect the most pet food and supplies in just a few weeks? The contest was open to grades K-8- with the winning class to receive a pizza party, sponsored by their school! Thank you to teachers, students and parents at St. Joseph's school for giving so many homeless animals good food, new toys and treats and a lot of love.
Saturday, March 13~ Paws Ahead training class
Sign up in advance to learn about clicker training and joining HSWM's Paws Ahead program. Previous dog handling and training experience required as well as two hours/week. Email Mariah to sign up.
Saturday, March 13~ Footloose Trap Release Workshop in Stevensville Print out the flier here.
Thursday, March 18 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
April
Thursday, April 15 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, April 17- 13th Annual Ken Shughart Award and Auction
At the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park, 5:30 pm. Tickest are $40 per person or $300 for a table of 8. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Friday, April 30 & Saturday May 1~ Offsite Adoption Weekend
Find your best friend at PetSmart on April 30 from 10:30-4 or May 1 from 10:30-3:30. PetSmart is giving away great adopter gift bags and as always, all of our animals will be spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations and ready to go! Call HSWM at 549-3934 on April 29 to find out what pets will be going to the event.
May
Friday May 7- UM Spring Thaw
Visit us in the UM Oval from 10-2 pm. We'll have information on adoptable pets, microchipping coupons and dogs available for adoption! Email Mariah for more information.
Saturday May 8 ~Wildfest and the Wild Walk Parade!
Come celebrate wildlife and the natural world with us at Wildfest from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Caras Park Pavilion. The theme this year is "Wings and Fins and Things that Soar and Swim". Wildfest officially kicks of the International Wildlife Film Festival with live music, art and fun educational programs. This event is free to the public.
Thursday, May 20 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
June
June is Adopt-a-cat month! Every Wednesday in June, we'll waive adoption fees on all cats over 7 years of age. Cats 1-7 years old will be half price- just $30. As always, all of our animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and ready to go. Every adoption comes with a colllar, id tag, training DVD, adoption packet and leash (dogs) or cardboard carrier (cats).
Thursday, June 17 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, June 19~ Offsite Adoption Event, 10-3 pm
Find your new bestfriend at our offsite adoption event at Quality Supply on West Broadway. We'll be offering special adoption rates and as always, all of our pets will already be spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. In additon, each adoption comes with a training DVD, collar and id tag, adopter packet, free first vet visit and a leash (for dogs) or cardboard carrier (for cats). Call HSWM on June 18 to see what pets will be attending the event!
June 22-25 ( 7-9 yrs) and June 29-July 2 (10-12 yrs)~ HSWM's Summer Critter Camps
This day camp will help children build a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility for animals and life. Activities include caring for dogs and cats by feeding, training, grooming and socializing with adoptable animals. Campers participate in educational animal-related games, activities and art projects while making new friends, two-legged and four-legged! Each week hosts guest speakers from different animal organizations within the community including presentations on horses, guide dogs, dog agility and more!
Each session is $145 and includes all supplies and a t-shirt.
Drop off is between 8:30-9 am and pick up is between 3:30-4 pm.
Campers are responsible for bringing two snacks their own bag lunch each day.
Complete and send the application, waiver and payment to: HSWM, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula MT 59804. You may also drop it off in person at the shelter.
Questions: Please call Mariah at 549.HSWM or email: outreach@myhswm.org.
July
July 13-16 (7-9 yrs) and July 20-23 (all ages 7-12 yrs)~ HSWM's Summer Critter Camps
This day camp will help children build a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility for animals and life. Activities include caring for dogs and cats by feeding, training, grooming and socializing with adoptable animals. Campers participate in educational animal-related games, activities and art projects while making new friends, two-legged and four-legged! Each week hosts guest speakers from different animal organizations within the community including presentations on horses, guide dogs, dog agility and more!
Each session is $145 and includes all supplies and a t-shirt.
Drop off is between 8:30-9 am and pick up is between 3:30-4 pm.
Campers are responsible for bringing two snacks their own bag lunch each day.
Complete and send the application, waiver and payment to: HSWM, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula MT 59804. You may also drop it off in person at the shelter.
Questions: Please call Mariah at 549.HSWM or email: outreach@myhswm.org.
Thursday, July 15 ~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Please email outreach@myhswm.org to sign up, space is limited. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, July 24 and July 31~ Petsmart Offsite adoptions
Find your new best friend at Petsmart from 11-4 pm. We'll have adoptable kittens, adult cats and even puppies (until they're adopted). Kitten adoptions will be half-price and we'll even waive the adoption fees on all adult cats. Call the shelter to see who will be there or just show up to meet the available animals. As always, everyone will be current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and come with a great adoption gift pack including food, leash or carrier, collar, id tag, free first vet visit and more! Email Mariah for more information.
August
Friday, August 6th~ Humane Society closed for a staff training.
Thursday, August 12~ Annual Membership Meeting, 7 pm
All members are welcome to attend. Held in the downstairs education room at the shelter.
Thursday, August 19~ HSWM Volunteer Orientation, 6-7 pm
Learn about the many exciting volunteer opportunities HSWM has to offer. Enter the education room through the sliding glass doors on the east side of the building. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to volunteer at the Humane Society. See our Community Service page for more ideas on how kids can help the animals.
Saturday, August 21~ Petfest, 11-5 pm
Join us at Caras Park for Petfest! We'll have pets available for adoption and special adoption fees during the event. Adoption fees on adult cats over the age of one will be waived and kitten adoptions will be discounted as well! A humane society staff member will be available to microchip all dogs and cats for just $10 per animal during the event. While supplies last we'll even have free balloons and coloring books for the kids! Email Mariah for more information or to find out what animals are going to Petfest.