Humane Society of Northwest Montana

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Celebrating Juneteenth and the enduring spirit of freedom, hope, and new beginnings. ✨
Just like our shelter pets, every journey forward starts with love. 🐶🐱

06/19/2026

Earthly Insights ✨

Through Kimberly’s compassionate communication, we continue gaining deeper understanding of what our shelter animals need to feel safe, comfortable, and loved. With Earthly Insights, we learn more about their personalities, preferences, and the little things that help them thrive.

Coconut is a sweet, affectionate girl who enjoys calm surroundings, plenty of space, and gentle care. She loves comfort, kindness, and forming close bonds with the people she trusts. At her core, Coconut simply wants to feel safe, loved, and appreciated. We're happy to share that Coconut has since been adopted! 💕

Shadow is a loyal, intelligent dog with a strong protective instinct and a desire to stay active. He thrives with structure, purpose, and a close connection to his person. Brave and devoted, Shadow is happiest when he has room to run, a job to do, and someone to share his adventures with. Shadow is still waiting for his perfect match.

These insights help us better understand and support animals like Coconut and Shadow, ensuring they receive the care, enrichment, and compassion they deserve. 🐾✨

Photos by -Photography

06/18/2026

Meet Lucky Charms!🐾

A tiny tortie with a whole lot of personality and a sprinkle of magic! Named after the cereal, this colorful little girl is as sweet, fun, and unique as they come. With her beautiful tortie coat and playful spirit, Lucky Charms is sure to bring a little extra luck to whoever adopts her.

She loves all the important kitten activities: chasing toys, pouncing on imaginary monsters, zooming through the house, and investigating absolutely everything. Lucky Charms is curious, silly, and always ready to turn an ordinary day into an adventure.

When she's finally tired out from all her fun, this sweet girl is happy to settle in for cuddles and attention. Lucky Charms is ready to charm her way right into a forever home that will love her as much as she'll love them.

06/18/2026

Only a few weeks left to vote in Best of Flathead!

We're honored to be finalists for Best Animal Shelter and Best Nonprofit, and we'd love your support. Every vote helps recognize the lifesaving work being done for animals in our community. ❤️

🐶 Best Animal Shelter:
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🐾 Best Nonprofit:
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Simply click the VOTE button, enter your information, and you're all set!

Voting ends June 24—please vote, share, and help us spread the word! 💛

🐶🐱💛

06/17/2026

Summer Shindig 2026! What an incredible day! ☀️🐾

We are thrilled to share that we reached our fundraising goal at this year's Summer Shindig!

A huge thank you to our sponsors, vendors, food and beverage vendors, silent auction donors, raffle basket contributors, and monetary donations for helping make this event possible. Your generosity and support played a vital role in the success of the day.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, bid on auction items, purchased raffle tickets, and spent the day supporting the animals in our community. It was wonderful to see so many people come together for a cause that means so much.

A special thank you to:
Flathead Veterinary Wellness and Rehabilitation - Bronze Paw Sponsor
Glacier Bank – Silver Paw Sponsor
Hanky’s Porta Potties – Bronze Paw Sponsor
Insty-Prints – Gold Paw Sponsor
JCCS – Silver Paw Sponsor
Piggyback BBQ – Platinum Paw Sponsor
Ponderosa Veterinary – Bronze Paw Sponsor
Three Rivers Bank – Bronze Paw Sponsor
Stockman Bank – Bronze Paw Sponsor
Vero Fiber – Bronze Paw Sponsor
Weyerhaeuser – Bronze Paw Sponsor
Whitefish Credit Union – T-shirt Sponsor

Silent Auction Items:
All Moto Tire
Bigfork Liquor Barn (Liquor and misc. items)
Black Tail Ski Resort (OFV Rental for the day)
Center for Native Plants
Swan Valley Herbs
Columbia Falls Estate Planning
Earthly Insights
Lost Creek Photography (30 min photography session)
Meadow Lake Golf Course
Pet Fit and Wellness
SaltStick
Wilderdog
Mountain Vibe
Tovare
Vibe Wellness
Whitefish Lake Golf club
Glacier Ziplines
Great Northern Raft Company
Whitefish Animal Hospital

Raffle Basket Donation:
All Day Dog Adventures
Bigfork Bay Gift Shop
Blackstar Brewery
Chewy and Chewy Gives Back (2 Baskets)
Columbia Clothing
Columbia Nursery and Landscaping
Dee-O-Gee
Electric Avenue Gifts
Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster
Flathead Shelter Friends
Glacier Distilling
Flathead Veterinary Wellness and Rehabilitation
Glacier Peak Holistics
Happy Tails 406
Home Depot
Back.com
Dog Gone Clean
Jersey Mike’s
Lowes
Marcelle Nihei
Mary Bradford
Dog Gone Clean
Montana Club
Montana K-9 Safety
State Farm - Katie Hicks
Tailwaggers
Tipsy Brush (3 paintings)

Booth Vendors:
Cayuse Kennels LLC
Dee O Gee
Dog Tag Buddies
Fish Wildlife and Parks (Bear Specialist)
Flathead Shelter Friends
Flathead Veterinary Wellness
Glacier Bank
Guardian K9
Happy Tails 406
In Dog We Trust
Kira June Braids
Lost Creek Photography
Earthy Insights
Syds Crochet Adventures
Tailwaggers
Three Rivers Bank
Vero Fiber

Monetary Donations:
Bigfork Drug – Kimberly Murry
Tom Hicks
Jeff & Patty Daniels
Charlene Ker
Lauren Cooper
Julia Eshleman


Food and Beverage Vendors:
Wild Bills BBQ
The Codfather
Sodalightful
The Eatery

We are incredibly grateful for this amazing community and all you do for the animals. ❤️🐾 We can't wait to do it all again and see you next year!

06/17/2026

Wishlist Wednesday! ✨

This week, we're asking for a simple but essential item: paper towels!

We use paper towels every single day for cleaning kennels, tidying up messes, sanitizing spaces, and helping keep our shelter animals comfortable and healthy. No matter how many rolls we have, they always seem to disappear quickly!

If you'd like to help, paper towel donations can be dropped off at the shelter during business hours.

As always, thank you to our incredible community for continuing to show up for us and the animals in our care. Your support makes a difference every day, and we couldn't do it without you. ❤️🐾

06/16/2026

We need your Happy Tails! ❤️🐾

One of our favorite things is seeing former shelter pets thriving in their loving homes. If you've adopted from us, we'd love to hear how your furry family member is doing!

Send us a few photos or videos along with a short update, and your pet may be featured in an upcoming Happy Tails post.

📧 Email your updates to: [email protected]

Thank you for giving our animals the happy endings they deserve!

06/16/2026

Meet Snickerdoodle! 🐾

Just like her namesake cookie, Snickerdoodle is sweet, soft, and impossible not to love. This beautiful long-haired brown tabby has an adorable face and a fluffy coat that makes her extra cuddly.

Snickerdoodle can be a little shy when meeting new people and is still trying to figure out all the hustle and bustle of shelter life. Loud noises and lots of activity aren't really her thing, and she'd much prefer a calm, quiet home where she can settle in at her own pace.

While she may be timid at first, Snickerdoodle's gentle nature shines through once she feels safe. She gets along wonderfully with other cats and would likely enjoy a feline friend to help her feel more confident in her new surroundings.

If you're looking for a sweet, sensitive companion who just needs a little patience and understanding, Snickerdoodle may be the perfect addition to your family.

Photos by LostCreek-Photography

06/16/2026

Be a Foster Hero! 🐾

Sometimes changing a life is as simple as opening your home and your heart. A safe place, a little patience, and lots of love can help a shelter pet gain confidence, heal, and prepare for their forever family.

As a foster, you'll provide the care and companionship—we'll provide the supplies, support, and training you need along the way.

Volunteers must be 18+, and children are welcome to participate with adult supervision.

Ready to make a difference? Apply through the Volunteer tab on our website or email [email protected] to learn more.