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• Dogs removed from Gallatin Co. home need help

  April 5, 2012 6:37 PM

  BOZEMAN- Several dogs are up for adoption at the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter after they were removed from the Willow Creek area in western Gallatin County. A total of 35 Great Pyrenees, Aussie and Pyrenees-mix dogs were removed after the herd got out of hand, according to... more »

• Victim of Creston dog attack recovering well Play Video

  January 6, 2012 7:44 PM

  KALISPELL- The little girl who was attacked by dogs earlier this week is up and walking around the hospital floor. The 7-year-old girl suffered massive head to toe injuries while being attacked by four American Bulldogs on Saturday. The dogs were put down this week and the girl has... more »

• Girl attacked by Creston dogs still recovering, dogs put down Play Video

  January 5, 2012 8:10 PM

  CRESTON- The four dogs that attacked a 7-year-old girl as she played in a yard were put down this week while the young girl continues to recuperate from serious injuries. The Flathead County Animal Shelter got the go-ahead from the Sheriff's Department to put the dogs down because they... more »

• Kalispell dogs looking for new homes Play Video

  August 24, 2011 5:45 PM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead County Animal Shelter is once again at it's capacity for dogs and cats. This is Chipper. Chipper is just your average, loveable, adorable dog and Chipper is out in the warm sun playing and having a good time. The only difference between your dog and Chipper,... more »

• Nicaya Kennel dogs still need homes, donations

  July 25, 2011 11:55 PM

  BILLINGS- More than 50 sled dogs were killed at the Nicaya Kennel in Joliet last Thursday when their trainer, and operator of the kennel, shot them before attempting suicide. Peter Northcutt is currently being treated at the Billings Clinic, and will make a court appearance on two charges of... more »

• Bozeman FD receives oxygen masks for dogs

  February 24, 2011 7:55 PM

  BOZEMAN- Local firefighters now have a new tool to help save the life of man's best friend. The department received three dog resuscitation kits Thursday, one for each fire engine in town. A Belgrade pet safety company, Invisible Fence, donated the materials. Firefighters say our pets are the most... more »

• Montana Weekend: Hit the Trail! Play Video

  January 14, 2011 11:05 AM

  MISSOULA - We're throwing you a bone when it comes to planning your all-important weekend. The Bitterroot Mushers invite you to the family-friendly 4th Annual Darby Dog Derby and you can head out to watch the sled dogs take off for the sled dog races this weekend. There are... more »

• Kalispell animal ordinance moving along

  December 7, 2010 9:24 AM

  KALISPELL - Members of the Kalispell City Council voted on Monday evening to move forward with a portion of the animal ordinance regulations concerning dangerous or aggressive dogs. Monday marked the second reading regarding the approval to provide a procedure for Municipal Court to define a dangerous or aggressive... more »

• Kalispell Council to vote on dangerous dog regulations

  December 6, 2010 9:15 PM

  KALISPELL - The Kalispell City Council will vote on the next portion of amending animal regulations concerning dangerous or aggressive dogs. Approval of the measure would provide a procedure for Municipal court to define a dangerous or aggressive dog. If the dog is found dangerous or aggressive a judge may... more »

• Flathead Co. Animal Shelter out of room Play Video

  December 1, 2010 3:16 PM

  KALISPELL - The cold weather and rough Flathead economy are combining to put a pinch on the local animal shelter. The Flathead County Animal Shelter is sometimes the only option for animals in need, but the building has no vacancies available. "There are just some days here lately... more »

• New Kalispell animal ordinance approved Play Video

  November 16, 2010 8:54 AM

  KALISPELL - The city council has approved a revised animal ordinance and added an amendment requiring a judge to determine if a "dangerous" dog should be kept in an enclosure. Kalispell City Council members voted unanimously on Monday night to approve the measure following weeks of discussion. The... more »

• Animal warden, new ordinance discussed in Kalispell Play Video

  October 13, 2010 10:26 AM

  KALISPELL - The idea of adding an animal warden to the Kalispell Police Department's fleet is being discussed by city officials. There are currently three officers who are trained to handle animals, but the Kalispell Police Department doesn't have the resources to regulate dogs running at large. This week's... more »

• 3 pit bulls to be killed following Butte attacks

  October 8, 2010 10:07 AM

  BUTTE - A city judge in the Mining City has ordered three pit bulls to be killed. Judge Steve Kambich says two of the three pit bulls were reportedly roaming free in Butte over the weekend in the country club area when they reportedly attacked a poodle being walked... more »

• Kalispell animal ordinance proposal delayed

  October 6, 2010 10:50 AM

  KALISPELL - The Kalispell City Council is also sifting through amending regulations on the animal ordinance. The discussion has been postponed until November 1st following a decision made earlier this week. The ordinance would change the vicious dog definition to aggressive and if a dog is determined aggressive, then... more »

• Paws Up Ranch helping Western Montana Humane Society Play Video

  September 27, 2010 11:27 AM

  GREENOUGH - Paws Up Ranch was brimming with dogs over the weekend as part of the second annual Canine Classic and this year, twice as much money was raised for the Humane Society of Western Montana. The posh resort in Greenough opened their doors and also their hearts to... more »

• Kalispell tables animal law changes Play Video

  September 20, 2010 11:30 PM

  KALISPELL - The Kalispell City Council wants some revisions before approving a number of changes to the city's animal control laws, including rules governing vicious animals and cleaning up after pets. The city's staff recommends the changes, which also make most infractions violations of civil code instead of... more »

• Man's best friend visits UM 'Stress Less Week' Play Video

  May 5, 2010 7:18 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana students are one week away from finals, so stress is at an all time high. As UM students gear up for finals there's a certain amount of stress that comes along with the last week of school. That's where Stella comes in, as... more »

• Flathead County Animal Shelter to host open house

  April 6, 2010 2:13 PM

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• Iditarod underway in Alaska

  March 8, 2010 10:39 AM

  WILLOW LAKE, AK - The clock has finally started on the "Last Great Race on Earth". The festivities are over, and the serious competition began Sunday in the 1,100 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Under sunny skies, the drivers of 71 dog teams took off from frozen Willow... more »

• Montanan wins Race to the Sky

  February 17, 2010 9:39 AM

  Montana's 350-mile dog sled race has a winner as for the second straight year, Rick Larson won the Iditarod qualifying race through the Montana mountain country. Larson is from Sand Coulee, Montana, and crossed the finish line in Lincoln just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Jarle Halsnes of Steamboat... more »

• Skijoring race to help Humane Society of NW Montana Play Video

  January 25, 2010 11:36 AM

  Montana's Glacier Outdoor Center is organizing a race that takes skis, dogs, a rope...and a lot of coordination. The even is not dog sledding, it's called Skijoring, a unique sport in which the dog wears a specially-designed harness to move a Nordic skier at at the fastest possible speed... more »

• Huskies need homes Play Video

  January 8, 2010 10:40 PM

  The Flathead County Animal Shelter needs to find homes for eight Siberian husky dogs rescued last June from filthy living conditions in small trailers. Back in late June, 25 Siberian huskies were rescued in Evergreen. They were covered in fecal matter and didn't have food and water readily available.... more »

• Pet of the Week: Heeler cross puppies

  November 30, 2009 11:29 AM

  BILLINGS - Montana this Morning's Pet of the Week featured two heeler cross puppies Monday. The male and female are two of five pups ready to be adopted at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings. Director Chris Anderson said the puppies are herding dogs that came from an area... more »