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Programs & Services

The Flathead County Animal Shelter offers services and programs that support pet owners, lost and found pets, adoption, public safety, and animal care throughout Flathead County.

Use the service listings below to find details, phone numbers, forms, and related pages.

Microchip Identification

Microchips are one of the most reliable ways to reunite lost pets with their owners. Unlike collars or tags, a microchip cannot be lost or removed and stays with your pet for life.

Animal shelters and veterinary clinics can scan a pet for a microchip and use that number to locate the registered owner through a national database.

Have a microchip number? If you have found a pet or already have a microchip number, you can search the registry below:
Search the AAHA Microchip Registry

Pet Food Pantry

The Pet Food Pantry provides temporary assistance to help keep pets with their families during times of financial hardship.

This program helps reduce unnecessary pet surrenders and supports the wellbeing of both pets and their owners in the community.

Short-term support when it’s needed most

Availability depends on current donations and inventory. This program is intended as temporary assistance.

For information about availability or how to access the Pet Food Pantry, please contact the shelter:

(406) 752-1310

Working Cat Program

The Working Cat Program helps place outdoor, independent cats in safe working environments such as barns, shops, warehouses, and rural properties.

These cats may not be suited for indoor homes, but they can thrive with food, water, shelter, and time to adjust.

Learn about the Working Cat Program and care guide

Contact Info

+1 (406) 752-1310

Email Us

+1 (406) 752-1546

All Animal Shelter Services

Looking for something else? Browse all Animal Shelter services below.

Adopt a Pet

FCAS schedules adoptable pet showings by appointment only. Please call (406) 752-1310 to schedule a showing.
Dog Licensing

License your dog in Flathead County, including requirements, fees, and rabies vaccination information.
FCAS Volunteer

Volunteers are a vital part of FCAS. From socializing animals, encouraging positive training methods, grooming, or becoming a foster home and providing a safe haven to emotionally or medically compromised pets. Each of our volunteers becomes a member of our team on our mission to save the lives of homeless pets.

Please call (406) 752-1310 to ask about our volunteer opportunities and to schedule our next volunteer orientation.
Foster a Pet

Apply to provide temporary foster care for animals in need outside the shelter environment.
Lost & Found Pets

Report a lost or found pet, view guidance for stray animals, and learn how to help reunite pets with their families
Microchip Identification

FCAS offers microchip identification for all dogs and cats of Flathead County at a low cost of $25.00. Microchipping is a safe and secure way to identify ownership and help get lost pets home.
Pet Food Pantry Assistance

Access temporary pet food assistance to help keep pets in your home during times of need.
Pet Surrenders

Learn how to surrender a pet, including appointment requirements, wait times, residency rules, and available rehoming options.
Seniors for Seniors Program

FCAS offers a senior cat for seniors program! Senior cats over the age of 7 years are free of charge for loving homes of seniors ages 65 years or older (proof of age required). 

Check out our adoptable cat page to find the senior cat for you! Adoptions are by appointment only.
Trap-Neuter-Return

Access no-cost spay/neuter, vaccination, parasite prevention, microchipping, and ear tipping for eligible outdoor feral cats.
Volunteer Registration

Apply to volunteer at the Animal Shelter and support animal care and enrichment programs.
Working Cat Placement

Adopt a working cat for outdoor environments such as barns, shops, or rural properties.

Page Last Updated: May 5, 2026