Choosing The Right Pet

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.

http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/find_breed.cfm

http://www.midwestpetfinder.com/montana_shelters.htm

http://www.pgaa.com/Montana.html

http://www.rimrockhumanesociety.org/index.html

http://www.akc.org/classified/search/index.cfm?edu=2

http://www.montanapets.org/

http://www.montanapets.org/billings/index.html

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/dogs-101/

Pet Rescue / Foster Homes

If you have lost or found a pet, please contact Yellowstone County Animal Control at (406)256-2929. If you are trying to find a home for a personal pet or you’re looking to adopt, please try the following contacts:

1. Help for Homeless Pets

2910 Hannon Rd

Billings, Mt. 59101

(406)896-1700

(406)896-1492

(406)860-8735 (Angie Cook)

2. Pets

Sandy Wolf

(406)671-6908

4. Prison Paws for Humanity

Debbie Bouwkamp

(406)247-5162

5. Debbie Schoeppe

(406)690-6901

6. Poodle Rescue

Brenda Simon

(406)252-2867

7. Animal Welfare League

Vicky Brester

(406)628-6019

8. Yellowstone County Humane Society

4902 Helfrick Rd.

Billings, Mt.

(406)248-1527

9. Humane Society of US-

Western Region

Dave Pauli

490 N. 31^st St. #215

Billings, Mt.

(406)255-7161

10. Rimrock Humane

Society

Sandy Church Roundup, Mt

(406)323-3254

(406)320-1689

11. Beartooth Humane

Alliance

Diane Zook

Red Lodge, Mt.

(406)672-6960

12. B.A.R.K.

111 Moore Ln

Billings, Mt.

(406)839-9244

(406)656-1555 Linda

(406)591-2514 Marge

13. Newfoundland Rescue

Sue Dewitt

(406)698-6667

Tony Devoe

(406)885-7434

14. Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

1735 Monad Rd

Billings, MT

(406) 657-8226