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Should Your Dog Wear a Yellow Ribbon?

Joy Larson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:25 +0000

In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

Hero Golden Retriever Rescues Missing Autistic Child

Nick Romano — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:00:22 +0000

The parents of 5-year-old Scotty Meyer, who suffers from autism, were fear stricken when they realized their son had disappeared. The family officially reported him missing midday last Tuesday, convinced that he had slipped out of the house while their air conditioning was being repaired. Fortunately, he was found the next morning thanks to the help of one furry little guy on four legs — an 8-year-old Golden Retriever named Autumn.

Does Doggy Poo On Your Lawn Annoy You?

Angel — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:33:10 +0000

Share your opinions on lawn pies in Missoula.

Could Your Pet be Famous

Joy Larson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:50:11 +0000

Is your pet cute enough to be in a calendar?

Man Who Thought He Lost His Dog to Tornado Has Tearful Reunion

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:12:00 +0000

Whoever says the news doesn’t print enough good news these days needs to see these photos of a victim of the recent tornadoes finding the dog he lost in the storms. Greg Cook of Limestone County, Ala. lost a lot during the recent tornadoes that slammed the Midwest. The saddest loss was his chocolate Labrador, [...]

Let's Get Missy Adopted

shawnabatt — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:27:21 +0000

Lora O’Conner the director of the Humane Society of Western Montana shared this story with me. This is Missy. She has been at the shelter for over a year now. She has her own Facebook page (Let’s Get Missy Adopted). The staff at the Humane Society even wear shirts each Friday with a picture of [...]

This Halloween Spare Your Pet The Spooks [AUDIO]

Shande Wiest — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:10:00 +0000

Halloween can be a fun and lively time for children and adults. It is important for pet owners to remember that the holiday can be more scary than amusing for your pets. Humane Society of Western Montana’s Director Laura O’ Connor recommends these tips during the spooky season…

Keep your pets safely indoors, away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities.
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