Animal Shelter

The Flathead County Animal Shelter provides care for stray, surrendered, and impounded animals while helping residents with adoptions, lost and found pets, dog licensing, and animal-related services.

Use the options below to quickly find the service or information you need.

Quick Links

Adopt a Pet View all adoptable animals Lost or Found Pet Report or search for a pet Surrender a Pet Appointments & requirements License a Dog Requirements & registration

About the Shelter

Adoptable Pets

County Animal Ordinances

Location

225 Cemetery Road
(1/4 mi. west of Hwy 93)
Kalispell, MT 59901

Contact Info

+1 (406) 752-1310

Email Us

+1 (406) 752-1546

Animal Control

Stray animals & animal-related public safety concerns

(406) 758-5610, prompt #1

Make a Report Online

Hours of operation

Open

Tuesday – Friday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm By appointment only
Open

Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm By appointment only
Closed

Sunday – Monday No walk-ins Phones checked & returned. Stray intake and reclaims available.
Closed

Federal Holidays No walk-ins

All appointments end 30 minutes before closing time.

Flathead Shelter Friends

Local nonprofit funding medical care, programs, and improvements for shelter animals.

Shelter Animals Count

National database tracking shelter animal statistics to improve outcomes.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Sets professional standards for veterinary care in animal shelters.

Million Cat Challenge

Shelter-led movement to save the lives of at-risk cats.

Royal Canin

Provides tailored nutrition supporting the health of shelter pets.

Page Last Updated: Aug 15, 2026