Adopting a Dog
Dog adoption fees are based on the dog’s age. Flathead County residents also pay a lifetime dog license fee at the time of adoption.
Dog Adoption Fees
- Puppies, 6 months and under: $125
- Dogs: $100
- Senior dogs: $75
Flathead County residents: A $45 lifetime dog license fee is added to the adoption fee.
What Dog Adoption Includes
- Vaccinations for distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and bordetella
- One-year rabies vaccination if 3 months of age or older
- Age-appropriate heartworm test
- Parasite prevention
- Sterilization surgery (spayed or neutered)
- Microchip identification implant
- Free veterinary exam certificate at participating veterinary clinics
Estimated value: $300+ based on area veterinarian fees.
Adopting a Cat
Cat adoption fees are based on the cat’s age.
Cat Adoption Fees
- Kittens, 6 months and under: $70
- Cats: $55
- Senior cats: $40
What Cat Adoption Includes
- Vaccinations for rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia
- One-year rabies vaccination if 3 months of age or older
- Parasite prevention
- Sterilization surgery (spayed or neutered)
- Microchip identification implant
- Free veterinary exam certificate at participating veterinary clinics
Estimated value: $250+ based on area veterinarian fees.
Senior Pet Veterinary Voucher
All senior pets go home with a $350 veterinary voucher provided by Flathead Shelter Friends.
Search Adoptable Pets Across Montana
Montana Pets on the Net is a statewide adoption listing site that helps connect adoptable pets from shelters and rescue groups across Montana into one searchable resource.
This can be helpful if you are looking for a specific type of pet or want to expand your adoption search beyond Flathead County.