Archive for the ‘Pet Friendly’ Category
Mount Jump South Zone Closure Extended
In consultation with state wildlife biologists, Parks and Recreation has extended the Mount Jumbo South Zone winter wildlife closure beyond the scheduled March 15 opening date.... more
Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Missoula: The Best Things to Do in the City
In the Montana metropolis of Missoula, there is something for everyone. The city offers numerous undiscovered jewels, from outdoor activities to cultural events, just waiting to be found and experienced.... more
Essential Pet Toys and Accessories for A New Dog and How to Find a Store Near You
This article will help you choose the best products for your pet, based on their needs.... more
5 Things to Consider Before Taking Your Dog to the Mountains With You
Make sure you've considered the following five points to ensure your dog's safety while in the mountains with you.... more
The Dos and Don’ts of Taking Your Dog Camping: What You Need to Know
Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind as you draw closer to your next adventure with Fido.... more
Outdoor Activities you Do With Your Pet in Missoula
Tucked away into a peaceful corner of the Rockies, the pet-friendly city of Missoula offers plenty of outdoor activities you can do with your pet. ... more
Top Benefits of CBD Dog Treats
Giving your dog good CBD treats from brands like holistapet helps keep your pet healthy. Here are some of the benefits of healthy doggy snacks.... more
6 Life-Changing Hacks for Cat Owners
There are many gadgets and little tricks which can help you to raise your cat as easily as possible. ... more
6 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Happy and Healthy
For most people, dogs are a part of the family, and we do everything we can to look after them. Here are some top tips to help you take care of your beloved pet:... more
How to Deal With Your Pet’s Separation Anxiety
Pets have always been a part of our lives ever since cats and dogs were domesticated thousands of years ago in order to help with vermin control and hunting.... more
Pet Nutrition: The Do’s and Don’ts of Dog Food
Owning a dog can improve the quality of your life, can decrease your blood pressure, your cholesterol levels, and your feelings of loneliness.... more
CBD Dog Foods and its Regulations
Here are some regulations on CBD dog foods.... more
6 Ways to Make Your New Cat Feel at Home
Here are 6 helpful ways to make sure that your new cat feels comfortable with you at home.... more
Traveling with Your Dog? Check out These Pawsome Stays!
Spending time with man's best friend, which may have tried services like https://www.canine-by-design.com/programs/board-and-train/, is never a dull moment. The enjoyment we get from spending time with our ... more
Did You Know That There Are More Options Than Just Insurance Pet Care Solutions?
When it comes to pet care, we automatically think about pet insurance plans. But several other approaches can help you tend for your furry friend’s needs.... more
Top 10 Hikes Around Missoula
By JEFF JONES - An insider's perspective of the top 10 hikes in and around Missoula, Montana.... more
5 Common HOA Rules You Don’t Know About
Here are a few rules that are common among HOA's across the country.... more
An Essay on a Bird Feeder
By BRUCE AUCHLY - All animals that spend at least part of their lives in Montana have three strategies for coping with winter: leave, go to sleep or tough it out.... more
5th Annual Doggie Dash Expo and Fun Run May 15
Missoula Parks & Recreation and Missoula Animal Control invite you and your four-legged buddy to the 5th annual Doggie Dash pet expo and fun run on Sun., May 15, at Silver Park. ... more
5th Annual Doggie Dash Fun Run Slated for May 15
Missoula Parks & Rec and Missoula Animal Control invite you and your four-legged buddy to the 5th annual Doggie Dash Pet Expo and Fun Run on Sun. May 15, at Silver Park. ... more
ATTENTION Missoula Dogs: Bark for Life Event Oct 3, at Silver Park
By PAM VOTH - Missoula Dogs, grab your leash and your human and let’s have some fun at the Bark for Life event on Oct 3 at Silver Park!... more
Preventing Conflicts with Bears
By JOLEEN TADEJ - Already this year, bears have traveled the river corridors – Sun, Marias, Dearborn and Teton – east from the Rocky Mountain Front looking for natural foods.... more
City Plans Fireworks Law Enforcement, Asks for Citizen Cooperation
By TRAVISH WELSH - City leaders ask for cooperation from citizens to help keep Missoula safe in a period of extremely dry and hot weather during the Independence Day holiday.... more
Leave Young Wildlife Where You Find Them
By TOM PALMER - Remember this advice if you see newborn wild animals: "If you care, leave them there." Do not move or attempt to feed newborn wildlife.... more
International Wildlife Film Festival April 18-25, 2015
Missoula plays host to the highly anticipated International Wildlife Film Festival (IWFF) from April 18-25 at Missoula’s newly restored Roxy Theater.... more
Pet Fest to Feature Davis’ Muttley Crew from America’s Got Talent!
The 9th Annual Pet Fest will celebrate International Homeless Animal’s Day at the Adams Center, Sat., Aug. 16, from 10am-3pm and features Davis' Muttley Crew from America's Got Talent.... more
It’s Hot Outside: How Animals Cope With the Heat
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Tales and Trails is a twice monthly natural history column. This week's topic: How animals cope with hot weather. If they don’t stay cool, they die.... more
Sheep Grazing on City Open Space, Pet Owners Asked to Help Protect Herd
By BECKY GOODRICH-Missoula Parks and Recreation is asking dog owners to watch for sheep grazing on City open space, and leash their pets when hiking near the herd. ... more
Doggie Dash Expo and Fun Run: Sunday, May 5, McCormick Park
Join Missoula Parks & Recreation and Missoula City-County Animal Control for the 2nd annual Missoula celebration for your four-legged buddy on Sunday, May 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at McCormick Park.... more
Will dogs Rule and Cats Drool? The Bidding War is On!
By PAM VOTH - Will Dogs Rule and Cats Drool? The Bidding War is ON. One year of bragging rights is up for auction. So Jump In Now to Vote Early and Vote Often!... more
Alpine Canine’s Buddy Buses Run on Time So Dogs Can Run Off-Leash in Missoula
By PAM VOTH - Alpine Canine offers hikes to over 200 Missoula dogs per week with hikes tailored to every type of dog. All hikes include pick-up and drop off in one of Alpine Canine’s buses or van.... more
Sit Happens Training and Footloose Montana Present Trap Release Workshop
By PAM VOTH - Important Trap Release workshop presented at SIT Happens by Footloose Montana, March 23 from 1-3pm. Learn important and life-saving techniques and hands on practice for releasing a pet from a tra... more
“True Wolf” Packed the House for Its Premiere at the Wilma
"True Wolf" the Missoula-made documentary opened to a packed house in Missoula. Additional showings nightly through Thursday July 5th.... more
“True Wolf” Missoula-Made Documentary Opens at the Wilma 6/29, 7pm
"True Wolf" the new feature documentary directed by Missoula's own award-winning filmmaker, Rob Whitehair, will make its Montana premiere at the Wilma in Missoula this Friday, June 29 at 7pm.... more
For Writing Inspiration, Try the Bark Park
By BOB WIRE - Sometimes a writer needs inspiration. Sometimes he needs solitude. Sometimes he needs to commune with nature. For me, all this can be found at the dog park.... more
Introducing the West’s Best Nest Osprey Webcam
Make it Missoula, SuzAnne and Sterling Miller of Dunrovin Ranch, and the University of Montana’s Wildlife Biology Program present The West’s Best Nest osprey webcam.... more
The Healing Power of Passion – and Horses
By SUZANNE MILLER - As I recover from back-to-back surgeries, the images of me with my horses that form in my head are my lifeline back to health and inspiration to heal.... more
Pugs in Duds: Not Just Fashion Week at Missoula’s Mountain Pugs Club
By PAM VOTH - Sundays are fun days if you’re a pug living in Missoula. That’s when the Mountain Pugs Club converge in the Bark Park on Jacob’s Island to play and mingle.... more
Dogtown Without Cats
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - Three weeks ago, we said goodbye to our cat. Two of our three dogs have never known life without Minx, until now.... more
Soup & Fiddlesticks: A Simple Evening with Friends & Happy Dogs
By PAM VOTH - It was a simple congregation of good friends and happy dogs.... more
I Heart Horses
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - Horsewomen exhibit a fine balance of independence and grace. ... more
It’s Not the Snow in the Dog, It’s the Dog in the Snow
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - What makes dogs love the snow? Something is altered in them—this energy propels them forth, regardless of short legs and snowballs.... more
New Year’s Resolutions: Horse$#%@!
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - Smokey the horse is the reason I resolved to slow down. A resolution is a very personal thing. Shouldn’t it reflect where you are at one crystal moment in your life?... more
Dogsitting: It’s Not All Beer and Kibbles
By BOB WIRE - Ahh, on cold mornings like this, nothing feels better on the bare feet than a wood floor in a gas-heated home. Until you step in the dog vomit.... more
A Kind of Winter Hush
By SUZANNE MILLER - For the horses of Dunrovin Ranch, winter is a true time of rest. They're released from the demands of pleasing people and can settle into the joy of being horses.... more
How To Thank A Horse
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - How do you thank a horse? It depends on the horse. That’s the first thing you should know. I thank Smoke every day we are together.... more
Horse Friends – When Friendships are Born of Horses
By SUZANNE MILLER - Friendships among horse aficionados can be very different from those centered on other endeavors. Horses intensify just about everything.... more
Pet Names, for the Pet
By DANIELLE LATTUGA. My dogs are old, but my youngest canine is an Australian Shepherd. At 10, he typically acts like he is four.... more
Magic Words – for Great Dog Photos
By PAM VOTH. When I arrive at a dog’s home for a photo session, I’m greeted with lots of energy. So, how to get a dog to close her mouth? Say some magic words. ... more
The Dog Days of Missoula’s Pet Ordinance
By DANIELLE LATTUGA--DOGTOWN MISSOULA. We need to get more creative about the “dog issues” that arise in our community. Responsible dog ownership doesn’t seem to be intuitive for a lot of folks. It is a l... more