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Choosing The Right Pet

 

Are you thinking of getting a new pet or buying a new pet for someone? If you're thinking of buying a pet for a gift,  It is extremely important to know that the receiver wants a pet. An unwanted pet does not have a happy life in the hands of someone that really didn’t want one. It is also very important you do your research on what breeds match the receiver’s lifestyle the best. There is a lot of good information on the internet to help with this decision.

There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a pet and when you do your research well, everyone is happier with the choice you make.

Is the pet owner looking for an animal to relax with or to hike with or maybe they are not home a lot and the owner needs a pet that can take care of him or herself while away from home? Is it a family with small kids or no kids at all? Is the owner a jogger and needs a running partner? Maybe the owner is looking for a dog that can help around the ranch or farm with livestock or servicing a disabled family member.

Do you want to get a pet from a specific breed rescue or shelter or a reputable breeder? There are many things to consider….mixed breeds vs. purebreds….rescuing an animal that doesn’t always have a positive past history vs. getting a puppy to develop from the beginning. Maybe an animal that is already housebroken would be a better fit.

We have included some links to help you with this decision, as well as, places you can go to chose the right animal.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Pet Rescue / Foster Homes

Animal Welfare League

Vicky Brester

(406)628-6019

 

Humane Society

4902 Helfrick Rd.

Billings, Mt.

(406)248-1527

 

B.A.R.K.

111 Moore Ln

Billings, Mt.

(406)839-9244

(406)656-1555 Linda

(406)591-2514 Marge

 

Humane Society of US

Dave Pauli

     490 N. 31st St. #215

     Billings, Mt.

     (406)255-7161

 

Beartooth Humane Alliance

Diane Zook

Red Lodge, Mt.

(406)672-6960

 

Pets

Sandy Wolf

(406)671-6908

 

Cat Sanctuary

Katherine Schaffer

Billings, Mt.

(406)248-2388

 

Pitbull Rescue

April Counts

1826 Dogwood Ave.

Billings, Mt.

(406)598-7791

 

Haven

Deanna Marsh

(406)947-2721

Poodle Rescue

Brenda Simon

(406)252-2867

 

Help for Homeless Pets          

2910 Hannon Rd               

Billings, Mt. 59101

(406)896-1700                

(406)896-1492

Huntley, Mt

(406)348-2693

 

Prison Paws for Humanity

Debbie Bouwkamp

Billings, Mt.

(406)247-5162

 

Hope Haven Animal Rescue

(406)248-8063

 

 

Rimrock Humane Society

Sandy Church

Roundup, Mt

(406)323-3254

(406)320-1689

 

 

 

 

 

           

 



 

 

 

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